Bosphorus Brewing Company is a fabulous microbrewery and brew pub. The brainchild of Philip Hall and Sedat Zincırkiran, and take pride in their real ales brewed on-site. The cozy ambiance is accentuated by wooden accents. Take a sip of their IPA, stout or ale. You can also try other alcoholic drinks served at their bar. Nibble on tasty bites to go with your beverages. The staff are helpful and make sure you have a wonderful time while at the pub.

Ayı Bar in Şaşkınbakkal is the second outpost of its Kadıköy flagship bar. This European side watering hole with its rustic ambiance is one of the best places in town to enjoy beer or whiskey. Featuring over 94 varieties of Turkish and international beers, 90 variants of whiskey and specialty cocktails, there is a lot you can choose to drink. Play an arcade game, tipple on beverages or relish tasty bites either inside or in their garden or backyard. They also host alternative rock, indie and blues rock musicians regularly for a dose of live entertainment.