This year, winter was so difficult that we could not go out from the indoor places. Therefore, we miss having fun out of doors more than usual. The terraces of Istanbul are ready for you.
While the weather is getting hot, the people in Istanbul began to move to terraces to have fun. The residents of Istanbul who have struggled with the problem of smoking prohibition in the winter rush into the terraces together with the coming of summer. The favorite terrace places start to open their doors one by one. In those terraces, the pleasure which begins with a meal in the sunset continues till the very early hours of the morning. The terraces of Istanbul wait for you.
Zoe Teras
Zoe Teras not only serve important examples of world cuisine, but also provides an opportunity to have a good time for its guests. Zoe Teras welcoming its guests every day, continues to have fun till the morning with the performances of famous DJs on the Friday and Saturday nights. While the music is predominantly retro on Friday nights, the place totally turns into a club on Saturday nights. Moreover, the Aegean nights arranged on Wednesday nights draw considerable attraction. While you can listen to Aegean music, you can taste food from the Aegean kitchen. And, you can also listen to Latin music on Thursday nights. Making a reservation is recommended, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
Address: Tomtom Mahallesi Yeni Çarşı Street No: 38, Beyoğlu
Tel: (212) 251 74 91
Gaja Roof
Located on the 16th floor of Swissotel The Bosporus Istanbul, Gaja Roof entertains its guests with its fascinating view of Bosporus. With its capacity of 140 people, Gaja Roof offers unique tastes of Mediterranean. This summer James Wilkins adds zest to the summer nights with his experienced team. In Gafa Roof where the music consultant is DJ Suat Ateşdağlı, you can enjoy summer entertainments and music between 03.30 pm-05.00 am every day.
Address: Bayıldım Street No.2 Maçka, Beşiktaş
Tel: (212) 326 11 00
Dogzstar
Dogzstar, having various type of entertainment from DJ performances to alternative groups as a totally performance place, continues to serve for music lovers with its terrace during the summer months.
Address: Kartal Sokak No:3 Floor:3 Galatasaray, Beyoğlu
Tel: (212) 244 91 47
Andon Pera
Located in a residence having five floors, Andon Terrace Bar is an ideal place to leave intense work pressure and chaos of city behind, and rest by having a pleasant dinner, accompanied by the view of Bosporus. In the menu of Andon which is prepared especially for the summer season, there are salads and pasta predominantly. Moreover, they offer you options for diet meals.
Address: Sıraselviler St. No: 89 Cihangir, Beyoğlu
Tel: (212) 251 02 22
Çubuklu Hayal Kahvesi
Çubuklu Hayal Kahvesi, one of the oldest places of Istanbul nightlife, is a place where you can find music, dance and taste together. In Hayal which is indispensable for its regular visitors with its concerts, DJ performances and concept parties, you can have a special night on the shores of Bosporus. Moreover, it should be noted that a boat service is provided for every half an hour near Istinye Ferry Port.
Address: Çubuklu Burunbahçe, Beykoz
Tel: (216) 413 68 80
Moda Teras
You can visit Moda Teras, one of the most favorite places of Anatolian side at all hours of the day and night; have breakfasts on Saturdays and brunch on Sundays. Moreover, wedding ceremonies and organizations, bachelor parties and business meals can also be arranged there. Latin nights are also arranged in Moda Teras on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Address: Moda Mektep Sokak No: 1, Moda
Tel: (216) 338 70 40
W Terrace
W Terrace is a good atmosphere for those who want to get rid of daily routine works and have fun and dance while relaxing. W Terrace with its ‘happy hour’s to be arranged on every Wednesday and Friday nights during June is going to be one of the places that are essential for the residents of Istanbul for the hot summer months.
Address: Süleyman Seba Street No: 22 Akaretler, Beşiktaş
Tel: (212) 381 21 21
360
As it is understood from its name, 360 is located on the 8th floor of Mısır Apartment, which is one of the historical buildings of Beyoğlu, where you can see Istanbul with a panoramic view. There different parts in the place such as a lounge where you can find round poufs, a restaurant in the mid area, a bar and a terrace separated by with white cotton curtains. 360 having a terrace of 400 m2 offers its guests special meals from the Turkish and world cuisine.
Address: İstiklal St. Mısır Apt. No: 32/309 Floor: 8, Beyoğlu
Tel: (212) 251 10 42
Peyote
Peyote which is an essential place of Nevizade for many years hosts many live performances in its terrace during the summer. What you want is to have a moderate entertainment, I recommend you to have Peyote in your plans during the summer.
Address: Kameriye Sokak No: 4 Balıkpazarı, Beyoğlu
Tel: (212) 251 43 98
Nu Teras
For the regular visitors of Nu Pera, the permanent location of Tepebaşı, Nu Teras turns out to be a destination with its fascinating view of Golden Horn for the summer months. Nu Teras seeing the shores of Golden Horn as one of the most beautiful scenery of Istanbul that is forgotten for a long time serves as a restaurant and bar for its guests.
Address: Meşrutiyet St. No:67 Tepebaşı, Beyoğlu
Tel: (212) 245 60 70
Mimolett Teras
At the terrace of Mimolett offering its guests an open-air alternative for the hot summer nights, you can not only try refreshing cocktails but also taste various wines of different regions of the world, and enjoy delicious meals of the Mediterranean kitchen, accompanied by the view of Bosporus. Mimolett Teras which newly opens its doors is ready to serve for its guest with its sophisticated decoration and DJ performances during the nights.
Address: Sıraselviler Street No: 55/A Cihangir, Beyoğlu
Tel: (212) 245 99 47
True Blue
A fascinating scenery, blue sea, beach and pool pleasure, the best tastes of Mediterranean kitchen, fun accompanied with live music, and a peaceful environment surrounded by a green area… True Blue with its sea view in the Bay of Fenerbahçe let people spending their summer in Istanbul have a holiday pleasure with its selected meals from the Mediterranean kitchen, pool, green garden, lively bar where you can find different cocktails and drinks, music. Yalın will take the stage in True Blue on the 5th of June.
Address: Fenerbahçe Mah. Fener Kalamış St. No: 90, Fenerbahçe Koyu
Tel: (216) 550 51 95
Written by: Onur Birdal
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