Right so I normally do not ever do anything fun in Besiktas, and I do even less fun things in…read moreAkaretler due to a recent freak incident in which I woke up half-blinded the next day (for that story, see my Pizza East review). However, my friend told me about this place and I trust her. It looked cool from the outside but the inside is even cooler. It has a really different vibe from what you may be used to in Istanbul so far, and it has an open ceiling concept which means smoking is allowed inside. I'm not a fan of such places but the concept is so neat I can't possibly fault it. Still waiting for the day that smoking is prohibited actually everywhere until the end of time. Anyway, the Mexican kumpir I ate was not spectacular, but it was different and fun. The concept is like there are five restaurants in one, and everything is self-serve, including the bar. I really really wanted a Blue Moon but when they didn't have any I moved on and ordered some other imports instead. I also tried Efes White for the first time, 10/10 would recommend that beer. Gets crowded toward the night time so you may find yourself sharing a table with randos. They also apparently screen sports here. Well, I'll be back.

I think I was about 15 years too young to come to this place for a drink. When looking at the…read morepictures online I definitely thought this was a german-style beer hall where you could get some pub food and drink some beers. The first clue that this wasn't the case was the pat down the security gave to all the men who wanted to enter in. We sat down inside at around 8p during the middle of the week and grabbed some beers and some fries. Beers are ordered in one section of the bar, cocktails in another, and there is also a food counter where you can order some pub food- burgers and different types of fries. At around 10p the whole place turned into a night club with people dancing on tables. I'm pretty sure the youngest people there were probably 24 and a number of folks looked even younger. There is an open hall where folks can smoke outside, as a result the cigarette smell wafts in through the open doors and windows. If you want a night club vibe with a young group come here, but if you're older and just looking to grab a beer this probably isn't the place for you!

Holy moly this place as an awesome selection of beer! And they have Guinness ON TAP. YES, ON TAP. A…read morepool table in the back and darts, haven't tried the food yet but the main thing here is the beer. If you miss the beer from back home, this is the place to go. Reminds me of the Irish pub I used to frequent back in New Jersey.

From the owner: Bowling Cafe Bar…read moreBilardo Masa Tenisi Atari Karaoke

Parkorman is an uncommon metropol paradise in Istanbul. A great place for activities out of city…read moreroutines. It is located in a small forest in the middle of Istanbul (yes, it exists^^). Parkorman is a perceft choice for summer events with his big pool and beautiful forest sight.

As an American in Istanbul, this place is as entertaining as useful. Tvs are everywhere including 2…read morebig screen projectors. The music is lively. There are 2 free pool tables and foosball as well. The food is American style, and they have the local beer on tap. What's not to like?

This restaurant is situated on the European side of Turkey. It's located on top of the Bosporus…read moreHotel overlooking the Sea. One of the most gorgeous restaurants with an unmatched view of the sea and the Bosphorus bridge. The food was delicious, and hit all of the taste points. We were well greeted, and the customer service was superb. It was such an amazing and enchanting experience. A well spent evening with my new daughter in-law, daughter and long time family friend. I cannot wait to return.

I had an extremely disappointing experience at this restaurant. The staff member who attended to us…read morewas rude and unprofessional. When we sat down, instead of offering to take our order, the waiter repeatedly suggested that we go to the restaurant in the lobby, even though I was looking at the menu to order. He came by our table three times, and each time I selected something from the menu, he insisted that it would be better if we went down to the lobby instead. Like he assumed that the food at the lobby restaurant would be more to our liking. This was incredibly frustrating and rude_his job is to take our order, not to push us away from the restaurant, make assumptions or suggestions. To make matters worse, he called over the manager and stared at us from a distance, which made the entire experience uncomfortable. I don't understand why the reception desk even directs guests to the terrace restaurant if they are not going to be welcomed or served properly. It's extremely disappointing that the staff seems uninterested in serving hotel guests and instead seems intent on driving them away. The whole situation left a very negative impression of this place. If you're going to run a restaurant, at least ensure your staff is doing their job--taking orders and serving food--not suggesting where you should eat based on their own preferences.