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A carefully presented dish from The Monk
A carefully presented dish from The Monk
A carefully presented dish from The Monk
A carefully presented dish from The Monk
A carefully presented dish from The Monk
A carefully presented dish from The Monk
A carefully presented dish from The Monk
A carefully presented dish from The Monk
A carefully presented dish from The Monk
A carefully presented dish from The Monk
The dining atmosphere at The Monk
The dining atmosphere at The Monk
The dining atmosphere at The Monk
The dining atmosphere at The Monk
The dining atmosphere at The Monk
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Erenköy, Istanbul

A lively Bağdat Avenue gastrobar carrying cocktails, pub ease and satisfying food well into the night

The Monk

Gastrobar · Cocktails

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Bağdat Caddesi, Haldun Taner Sk. No:7/B, 34728 Kadıköy/İstanbul

A lively Bağdat Avenue gastrobar carrying cocktails, pub ease and satisfying food well into the night. It lets dinner and after-dinner plans stay at the same table.

Recommended by Lara EkinciEvening & Refined Dining Editor · Istanbul
Lara Ekinci — Evening & Refined Dining Editor

Lara Ekinci

Evening & Refined Dining Editor

Lara’s editorial focus is whether an ambitious evening genuinely delivers on its promise. She does not treat the view as separate from food and service, assessing consistency from the reservation process to the final moment.

Areas of focus

  • Refined restaurants
  • Rooftops and views
  • Late-night dining
  • Romantic and special-occasion tables

Editorial principles

  • Measure the promise against the price
  • Never separate the view from food and service
  • Check the reservation experience
Neighbourhoods followed
Beyoğlu · Karaköy · The Bosphorus · Nişantaşı
Languages
Turkish · English
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It lets dinner and after-dinner plans stay at the same table.

A lively Bağdat Avenue gastrobar carrying cocktails, pub ease and satisfying food well into the night. It lets dinner and after-dinner plans stay at the same table.

Order this

Start with hot plates for the table, then move to a burger or grilled main and a signature cocktail.

Our short order keeps the table focused on what this kitchen does best.

Best time

Go early for a food-led visit, or later on Friday and Saturday for the bar and music.

Timing can change the entire experience; reserve ahead when possible.

Opening hours
  • Mon10:00–02:00
  • Tue10:00–02:00
  • Wed10:00–02:00
  • Thu10:00–02:00
  • Fri10:00–03:00
  • Sat10:00–03:00
  • Sun12:00–02:00
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Last checked: 3 Sept 2026
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