The 10 Best Cocktail Bars on Istanbul’s Asian Side
Ten addresses across Kadıköy, Moda, Suadiye and Ataşehir that place cocktails at the centre of the night rather than treating them as a side note. We considered the bar programme, service rhythm, atmosphere and how well the kitchen supports the evening.
How was this list selected?
Selections are based on the current cocktail programme, bar identity, consistency of service, atmosphere and the ability to carry a complete night. The order reflects editorial priority.
The order is based on current Choose Istanbul editorial judgement, not advertising or user-review scores.How to choose the right cocktail venue on Istanbul’s Asian side
The same cocktail-bar label can describe a compact Moda bar or a larger Cadde venue combining dinner and music. Choose by neighbourhood and the rhythm you want from the night.
Moda and Kadıköy: cocktails first
Lelabbo and Mathilda’s suit a compact night built around bar recipes rather than a full meal. Arrive before the crowd if you want time to discuss the current signatures.
Suadiye and Cadde: a longer table
The Townhouse, Strada, Sekizdeyiz and Catch make more sense when dinner, outdoor seating and cocktails should continue at the same address.
Koşuyolu and Ataşehir: dinner, music, drinks
At BİAS, Nou94 and Loxxi, plan cocktails together with dinner, live music or a DJ programme. Confirm the event and table section when booking.
Budget and service charges
Cocktail prices and service charges change. Check the official menu before setting out and account for food and a second round when estimating a group bill.
- Moda, Kadıköy
Lelabbo Cocktail Bar, Moda
For a compact Moda bar where technical recipe craft makes cocktails the main subject of the night rather than a supporting extra.
- What to eat or drink
- Start with the seasonal or current signature list and share your preferred aromas and base spirit with the bar team.
- When to go
- Go early for an easier conversation with the team and check the current Friday or Saturday table arrangement on the official account.
- Moda, Kadıköy
Mathilda’s Cocktail Bar, Moda
For comparing house signatures with well-made classics during a bar-led night in Moda.
- What to eat or drink
- Try a current signature first, then order a favourite classic to compare the two approaches.
- When to go
- Choose early evening for a quieter tasting or later hours for Moda’s more social rhythm, confirming the current programme first.
- Suadiye, Kadıköy
Lineup Suadiye
For Turkish-language live sets, a lively group night on the Asian side and a late finish.
- What to eat or drink
- Tell the bar team the flavours you like and choose a cocktail; the stage and drinks take priority over the kitchen.
- When to go
- Check the artist and door time on Instagram the same day, and book by WhatsApp for Friday or Saturday.
- Koşuyolu, Kadıköy
Nou94 Kosuyolu
For a group dinner, celebration or an evening that can move from the table into music and cocktails without changing venues.
- What to eat or drink
- Start with a plate for the table, choose a main from the international menu and ask the bar for a signature cocktail matching your taste.
- When to go
- Arrive before 20:30 for a calmer meal; reserve around 21:00 on live-music nights. Open daily 11:00-02:00.
- Barbaros, Ataşehir
Loxxi Brasserie
For groups in Atasehir planning a celebration or a meal that can continue with music and cocktails.
- What to eat or drink
- The day's pasta or grill, a starter for sharing and one of the bar's signature cocktails.
- When to go
- Choose early evening for a calmer meal or after 21:00 for the music; open daily 09:00-02:00.
- Kadıköy, Kadıköy
The Townhouse, Suadiye
For combining a London-bar mood, sharing plates and a long table with friends in Suadiye.
- What to eat or drink
- Pair the Townie—its smoky whisky, amaretto and vanilla take on a Whisky Sour—with grilled calamari or Mini Rib.
- When to go
- Choose early evening for dinner and conversation; reserve ahead for a livelier Friday or Saturday and an outdoor table.
- Kadıköy, Kadıköy
BİAS Kitchen & Cocktails, Koşuyolu
For a broader Koşuyolu plan moving between garden, dining room, lounge, cocktail bar and live-jazz stage as day turns into night.
- What to eat or drink
- Follow a seasonal plate with a current house cocktail and time the food-and-drink flow around the live-jazz programme.
- When to go
- Published hours are 14:00-02:00 on weekdays and 14:00-04:00 at weekends; confirm the jazz programme and table section on the official channel that day.
- Suadiye, Kadıköy
Sekizdeyiz
For an open-air group table, a venue that works at several times of day, and classic grills and meze without giving up a proper bar.
- What to eat or drink
- Hot meze, a mixed grill and either raki for the table or a cocktail from the bar.
- When to go
- Go for weekend breakfast or arrive before 19:30 for the garden; open daily 10:00-02:00 and evening reservations are recommended.
- Suadiye, Kadıköy
Strada
For a mixed-preference table, an unhurried meal that can roll into the evening, and cocktails without changing venues.
- What to eat or drink
- The signature crispy duck, a seasonal starter and either a classic or more adventurous cocktail chosen to your taste.
- When to go
- Reserve for evenings and Friday or Saturday. Hours are 12:00-00:00 Sunday-Thursday and 12:00-01:00 Friday-Saturday; confirm any seasonal brunch programme before going.
- Caddebostan, Kadıköy
Catch Restaurant & Bar
For an outdoor table on the avenue side, weekend brunch or a relaxed dinner that can continue with cocktails.
- What to eat or drink
- A seasonal starter, a European-Asian main and one of the bar's signature cocktails.
- When to go
- Go by day for the garden or after 20:00 for more energy; the official profile publishes daily hours of 09:00-02:00.
