We liked it a lot here. Strolling through the streets around Taksim we found this cosy place with…read morelive music. The beer is fresh and cheap, we had mixed nuts and vegetable-sticks for free. The two guys on stage where singing modern turkish indie music. The mood was very good. Nice evening.

Güzel mekan. Hızlı servis, güleryüzlü çalışanlar, Kadıköy'deki konumu itibarıyla seçtik ve memnun…read morekaldık. Teşekkür ederiz.

This is such a chill beer pub with a great bottle selection. Taps are the usual Efes/Bomonti…read morealongside Beck's and Budweiser, but visiting from the US I was more interested in trying local stuff. Thankfully, they have a large selection of Gara Guzu (Turkish craft brewery) bottles. The porter was perfect for the cold November night: roasty, dark, and a drinkable 6.4%. We then followed those up with a couple of bottles of Delirium Tremens (one of my all-time favorite beers that I cannot resist ordering, especially at the great price they were offering it at). There's a lot of outdoor seating with heat lamps, making the patio comfortabale and cozy even in the winter. However, there is even more indoor seating replete with bar games, so there's something for everyone.

The food was well prepared and the menu is extensive. Some menu items were priced on the high side…read more The service was friendly and attentive. The beer choices were limited and several beers on the menu were not available. The wine options were pretty good. This restaurant/bar is located about a 5 minute walk from the ocean and is right next to a hotel, making it a good stop for travelers in the area.

Yes, I know which restaurants you visit, or are guided to visit when you come to Istanbul. But I…read morerecommend you to pay a visit here one night and taste the real Turkish side dish (which we call "meze" here) freshly cooked by the owner Ercan and her wife Asiye, who will meet you personaly at the door and will shake hands with you no doubt, before steering you to the table! (BTW, be sure to make a reservation beforehand, as it is always full.) Don't expect to have a menu here but don't hesitate, you can trust Ercan about the bill. No cheating at all! You can go to the kitchen together with Asiye and choose what you want from the pot itself! But my favorites are the stuffed vine leaves with traditional yogurt and -if it is the season- stuffed and fried anchovies, of course together with a glass of raki or if you can't dare, beer is OK, too!