Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

A Sultanahmet & Around A limited choice of cafes and çay bahçesis (tea gardens), but a few bars worth considering. A Bazaar District An atmospheric array of çay bahçesis and nargile cafes, but no nightlife of which to speak. A Beyoğlu The city’s entertainment hub, with hundreds of bars, cafes and clubs from which to choose. A Beşiktaş, Nişantaşi & Ortaköy A string of upmarket cafes, bars and clubs alongside the Bosphorus. A Kadıköy A vibrant cafe and bar scene. Lonely Planet’s Top Choices Erenler Nargile ve Çay Bahçesi Alcohol free but atmosphere rich. Fazıl Bey An esssential stop for lovers of Turkish coffee. Federal Coffee Company İstanbul’s best espresso. Indigo Four-floor electronic-music temple. Mikla Spectacular views and a stylish clientele. Best Coffee Coffee Department Bean-besotted business in Balat. Fazıl Bey Perfecting the art of coffee making since 1927. Federal Coffee Company Espresso made with house-roasted beans.

Kronotrop Ultrafashionable Cihangir coffee bar. Manda Batmaz Popular pit stop off İstiklal Caddesi. Best Çay Bahçesis

Cafe Grand Boulevard The only old-style tea garden left on İstiklal Caddesi.