ICEBAR IST by ICEHOTEL offers visitors a unique chance to experience high quality design and enjoy a drink “in the rocks” in the centre of ISTANBUL throughout the year.

The interior, including the glasses is made from pure, crystal clear ice which has been harvested from the Torne River, in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, 120 miles north of the Arctic Circle. .

The theme of ICEBAR IST by ICEHOTEL is Northernmost Impressions and is designed by Sofi Ruotsalainen & Mikael Nilsson.

With branches in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, London, Tokyo the Icehotel’s Windowist Tower in Maslak is the bar where the Arctic meets the Orient, with the Turkish world of art is transferred to a frozen world.

You can have dinner beforehand with a special menu specially created for Windowsist Tower. Under the management of German Chef Detlev Schmidkunz, a veteran of many Michelin star restaurants, with international dishes, all delicious and impeccably presented.

Ice Bar Istanbul “the coolest experience” has an amazing atmosphere, the ultimate Cool in Istanbul!

ICEBAR IST by ICEHOTEL
Windowist Tower
Eski Büyükdere Cad. 26
Maslak 34467
Istanbul, Turkey
phone: 0212-147444

Check out Icebar at www.icebarist.com or follow on Facebook

Sunset Istanbul is located on the hills of Ulus and has one of the greatest views of Istanbul, overlooking the Bosphorus.

The food is excellent and a mixture of international cuisine and Turkish dishes. It also has an excellent Sushi Bar attended by Japanese chefs trained in their native homeland. If not ordering from the sushi or sashimi menu, other appetizers include foie gras on mandarin brioche, octopus carpaccio or salmon tartar. Lighter starters include wild mushroom risotto or mixed greens with herbs grown in the on-site garden. Main course is a medley of land and sea with veal chops and grilled T-bone vying with grilled monkfish or lobster linguine. A traditional Turkish menu is also on hand for more-authentic menu options like kebabs or lamb shank and a top international wine list.

Sunset Istanbul offers an enormous outdoor dining roof draped in white triangular canopies that perfectly frame the city skyline and nearby waterfront. Inside, a more sedate setting of floor-to-ceiling glass windows surrounds a lofty dining room with pendant lighting and neutral color scheme or creams and whites. Off the main terrace is a hip bar and large lounge area with candlelit tabletops and barstool seating that captures some of the best upscale singles crowds in the city for weekend live music and midnight mingling.

Address:
Sunset Istanbul
Adnan Saygun Caddesi, Yol Sokak No:2,
Ulus Parkı, Ulus İstanbul
Tel: +90 0212 287 03 57 / 58

Website www.sunsetgrillbar.com

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This multi-storey pub hosts a range of live music acts including rock, pop, metal and indie. DJ’s also feature. This unique bar is lined with artwork and jesters. The upstairs balcony, with glass floor and seating, is popular.

With its classy decor that features funky art work and caricature-like depictions of the court jester hailing from a deck of playing cards, coupled with the chic Hard Rock Cafe styled, guitar-shaped bar, and a piano table, this bar-cum-live entertainment venue will definitely redefine your idea of ‘swank’.

This venue is composed of three parts: the main area, lounge area in the back with chairs and tables, and a third balcony floor with a glass floor. Teoman, Kangroove, Chantage and Rebel Moves are among the bands who perform on a regular basis at Balans. There is also a happy hour every evening from 19.00-22.00. Additionally, Tonique, which opened within Balans, features live DJs often.

Also worth mentioning is that this venue has a balcony seating area that boasts of a glass floor! Besides the upbeat ambiance, Jolly Joker Balans also features impressive DJ sets and excellent live performances by rock, indie, alternative, and metal music loving soloists and bands.

Check website for event timings and additional details.

Address:
Jolly Joker Balans
Beyoğlu Balo Sokak 22 Numara
Tel: +90 212 249 07 49
Fax : +90 212 251 77 63
info@jollyjokerbalans.com

More info at www.jollyjokerbalans.com

Located in fashionable Nisantasi disctrict in what some would call the trendy heart of Istanbul lies this unique venue. Nisantasi is also home to many galleries, design shops, and antique dealers.

Even with the worse weather, while everywhere else will be empty ,you will find this place completely packed. For the ones missing 60’s nostalgic disco atmosphere, this is the best place to be.

Scotch is keeping people entertained for more than 40 years untill late hours in the night. The sign at Scotch writes the following: “Scotch Club, Discotheque. Since 1969″

What is nice is , even the employees , including the DJ didn’t change since 69 !
Don’t be surprised to come across with the top celebrities of Turkey, such as Beyaz, who is a frequent visitor.

Enjoy your beer in special small bottles of Efes which is also a classic in Scotch !

Address:
Scotch Istanbul Club Discotheque
Mim Kemal Öke Cad. No:29/1 Maçka
Tel: 0212 241 60 69 – 0212 219 68 04
Fax: 0212 246 56 96