WHERE TO CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY IN ISTANBUL?

Birthdays are a time to celebrate, and luckily for us, we get one every year. We all celebrate it in different ways and sometimes it is challenging to decide on a place to celebrate. To help you, here are some ideas to celebrate your birthday the next time:

For Rakı Lovers: Chef Mezze

As you are in Istanbul, you might as well go to a ‘meyhane’ and taste ‘rakı’. With its magnificent Bosphorus view, delicious Cretan and Lebanese mezzes, and pleasant music, ‘Chef Mezze’ awaits you by the Bosphorus in Arnavutköy. We suggest you to have a reservation before you go to this restaurant because it is a highly popular destination. You will enjoy your birthday while having a meal, drinking, and talking with your friends.

Address: Arnavutköy, Bebek Arnavutköy Cd No:64/2, 34345 Beşiktaş/İstanbul

I want Rakı, Dance, and Music: Duble Meze Bar

The term ‘new generation tavern’ (yeni nesil meyhane) became popular in the last decade among millennials. Simply, it is a Turkish tavern where they play the most popular Turkish 90’s songs, serve many mezzes, and present an amazing view of Istanbul. In historical Pera, at Palazzo Donizetti Hotel, Duble Meze Bar offers a genuine, peaceful, and pleasant atmosphere to you. After a certain time, the music changes, and everyone starts dancing – even on the tables. If you want to sing and dance on your birthday, this is the right place for you!

Address: Mimarlar Odası Üst Katı, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Kemankeş Cd. No:31, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul

Live Music in a secret location: Müştemilat

Do you like the secret bar concept? Or live music? Here is Müştemilat, the combination of both. In this restaurant, you will relieve the stress of the year and start a new age with beautiful music.

Address: Harbiye, Mim Kemal Öke Cd. 11/A, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul

Just Dinner: Cecconi’s

One of the Italian restaurants that you must visit in Istanbul: Cecconi’s. The restaurant is in the backyard of Soho House Istanbul. With olive trees, pebbles, and straw lamps, Cecconi’s is a spring/suımmer garden in the middle of the city. If you wish to have an elegant or romantic birthday dinner or brunch, you should give a chance to Cecconi’s!

Address: Evliya Çelebi, Meşrutiyet Cd. No:56, 34430 Beyoğlu/İstanbul

Dinner but then party: Ulus 29

One of the most popular clubs of Istanbul, Ulus 29 awaits you with its tasteful menu and breathtaking Bosphorus view. This magical view is not the only reason why you should celebrate your birthday here; but if you want to have a party and dance all night long, don’t forget to call Ulus 29!

Address: Levazım, Ulus Mah. Adnan Saygun Cad, Ulus Parkı No: 71 D:aire: 1, 34340 Beşiktaş/İstanbul

Bored from clubs but still wanna party: Momo

Do you still want to have a really nice meal and party afterward but not standing? Momo is your great alternative for Ulus 29. First, you have a meal with your friends with a great view, then you can continue drinking and talking with music while you stay at the same table.

Address: Bebek, Meygede Sk. No:2, 34342 Beşiktaş/İstanbul