4 speakeasies worth the night across Turkey, editor-ranked. All Turkey guides.
Geyik ★ 4.5 · Istanbul
cihangir · Akarsu Yokuşu No:22/A, 34433 Cihangir, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Geyik on Akarsu Yokuşu in Cihangir runs a third-wave coffee roastery by day and a cocktail bar by night, with brick walls, wood paneling and a creative.
Tip: Coffee through the afternoon; cocktails take over from early evening. The room is small, the bar seats fill first. Open daily until 02:00.
Sensus Wine Boutique ★ 4.4 · Istanbul
karakoy · Büyük Hendek Caddesi No:5, 34420 Bereketzade, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Sensus Wine Boutique on Büyük Hendek Caddesi behind the Galata Tower runs an underground stone-vaulted cellar bar with more than 350 Turkish.
Tip: Below the Anemon Galata Hotel; the cellar fills first. The in-house sommelier picks the by-the-glass flights. Cash bar runs faster than card.
Kavanoz İstanbul ★ 4.3 · Istanbul
beşiktaş · Arnavutköy Mah., Tekkeci Sokak No:1/A, 34345 Beşiktaş, İstanbul
Kavanoz on Tekkeci Sokak in Arnavutköy runs a hidden-garden cocktail room behind a florist front, mixing seasonal-syrup classics and Turkish-spirit twists.
Tip: Walk past the florist entrance to the back garden; the room is small and the late-week tables fill before 22:00. A taxi back to Beyoğlu is the quickest exit after midnight.
Kiki ★ 4.2 · Istanbul
beyoglu · Sıraselviler Caddesi No:42, 34433 Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Kiki on Sıraselviler Caddesi in Beyoğlu is the Burcu Denizer gastro pub running since 2009, known for house-vodka cocktails like the mastic and pomegranate.
Tip: Walk in for the bar; the back room turns club after midnight. Taksim Metro is a 5-minute walk. The apple martini is a regular order.