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.- Moda, Kadıköy
Lelabbo Cocktail Bar, Moda
Choose it for a cocktail-led night with a kitchen that supports the drinks.
- What to eat or drink
- Ask for a house signature from the current i̇mza kokteyller, yaratıcı bar reçeteleri selection.
- When to go
- Book for busy evenings and confirm current hours before setting out.
- Moda, Kadıköy
Mathilda’s Cocktail Bar, Moda
Choose it for a cocktail-led night with a kitchen that supports the drinks.
- What to eat or drink
- Ask for a house signature from the current i̇mza kokteyller, klasik kokteyller selection.
- When to go
- Book for busy evenings and confirm current hours before setting out.
- 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
Choose it for a cocktail-led night with a kitchen that supports the drinks.
- What to eat or drink
- Ask for a house signature from the current ana yemekler, bar menüsü, kokteyller selection.
- When to go
- Book for busy evenings and confirm current hours before setting out.
- Kadıköy, Kadıköy
BİAS Kitchen & Cocktails, Koşuyolu
Choose it for a cocktail-led night with a kitchen that supports the drinks.
- What to eat or drink
- Ask for a house signature from the current modern restoran mutfağı & imza kokteyl odaklı bar deneyimi selection.
- When to go
- Book for busy evenings and confirm current hours before setting out.
- 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.
