Six Places for a Night Out with Friends in Asmalımescit
Not everyone in a group drinks the same thing or wants the same cuisine. Six Asmalımescit options—from Thai food and wine to cocktails and a view-led finish—make it easier to find common ground.
How was this list selected?
We separated the places by sharing ease, different budgets and drink preferences, conversation at the table and the option to continue later. Confirm larger tables, event programmes and group conditions in advance.
The order is based on current Choose Istanbul editorial judgement, not advertising or user-review scores.- Asmalımescit, Beyoğlu
Çok Çok Thai
A distinctive shared opening for friends who want Thai sweet, sour and heat rather than a standard dinner.
- What to eat or drink
- Classic Thai recipes with confident spice balance
- When to go
- Early evening on a weekday
- Asmalımescit, Beyoğlu
Bağ Pera Wine Bar
Wine by the glass, cheese and small plates make room for the quieter, conversational part of the night.
- What to eat or drink
- Wines by the glass, cheeses and small plates for a long conversation
- When to go
- From late afternoon
- Asmalımescit, Beyoğlu
Kontuar Pera
A balanced main table between food and drinks, useful for bringing everyone together mid-route.
- What to eat or drink
- A compact seasonal menu with a considered bar list
- When to go
- Around 19:00, Tuesday to Saturday
- Asmalımescit, Beyoğlu
Moretenders’ Cocktail Crib, Taksim
For a smaller group making cocktails the focus; describe preferences to the bar team and build a shared round.
- What to eat or drink
- Signature cocktails, sushi and bar plates.
- When to go
- Book for busy evenings and confirm current hours before setting out.
- Asmalımescit, Beyoğlu
Gaia Cocktail Bar
A bar-led transition for raising the energy after dinner; planning ahead helps at crowded hours.
- What to eat or drink
- Describe the flavours you enjoy and choose a signature cocktail, adding olives or a small bar snack for the table.
- When to go
- Book for 30-45 minutes before sunset. Closed Monday; open Tuesday-Sunday 18:00-01:00.
- Asmalımescit, Beyoğlu
Dudu Istanbul
A view-led, higher-tempo finish to the route; confirm the table and programme on the day.
- What to eat or drink
- Vişneli yaprak sarma, prawns cooked in Trabzon butter and a balanced selection of cold meze.
- When to go
- Reserve the terrace around sunset; open daily 19:00–02:00. Confirm the booking through the official phone or WhatsApp line.
