Ayvalık
One of the town's best-loved and most historic cafes, Şeytan Kahvesi (the Devil’s Coffeehouse) was named after the current owner’s grandfather, who…
Must-see nightlife in İzmir & the North Aegean
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İzmir & the North Aegean
Enjoying a sunset drink on the waterside terrace of this restored stone house at the very end of Reha Midilli Caddesi is a Foça highlight. There's a…
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İzmir
La Puerta's spacious inner courtyard is a popular spot for early evening beers and cocktails later at night. The friendly bar staff can advise on the best…
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İzmir & the North Aegean
It’s worth the trip to the island just to sip tea and talk fishing in this cavernous venue adorned with stained-glass windows and period black-and-white…
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Alaçatı
With its wood-lined interior and unfussy sprawl of outdoor tables, Zeplin is an unpretentious alternative to other Alaçatı bars paying just a little too…
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Ayvalık
The outdoor terrace right at the water's edge makes this a popular local haunt, particularly at sunset, and the indoor dining space with its large TVs is…
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İzmir & the North Aegean
Cosmopolitan coffee style comes to Bozcaada at this laneway cafe and roastery. Excellent lattes and flat whites are served in cute earthenware cups; other…
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İzmir
One of our favourite spots amid the laneways of the Alsancak neighbourhood, No 9's interior is packed with old radios, vintage telephones and other…
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Çeşme
Kirmizi translates to 'red' in Turkish and there's no mistaking the colourful decor of this bar's corner location. It's a good spot to watch the day-trip…
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Ayvalık
Negotiate the backstreets around Ayvalık's waterfront to the best place to enjoy sunset. The town's bright young things crowd in for cold beer, good…
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İzmir & the North Aegean
Painted in the island's signature blue and white, this quirky cafe-bar on the road linking the iskele (dock) and the main square is one of the island's…
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İzmir & the North Aegean
Secure a comfy cushion outside under Tenedeion's street art–style mural and enjoy a tasting of nine different wines from the island's Çamlıbağ winery…
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İzmir & the North Aegean
Located high on Behramkale's slopes near the Temple of Athena, this cool and compact cafe and bar has excellent views over surrounding valleys and across…
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Alaçatı
Hip staff, a courtyard garden, good coffee, cold beer and live jazz music – the recipe for a perfect bar-cafe! Traktör is one of the best watering holes…
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İzmir & the North Aegean
Lingering over a glass of wine at one of the laneway tables at this convivial wine bar close to the harbour is a popular local pastime. Choose from local…
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Ayvalık
Commanding spectacular views over the islands in the bay, this outdoor cafe on a hill 8km south of the centre is most crowded at sunset, when spots in the…
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İzmir & the North Aegean
As hipster as Bozcaada gets, this friendly place opposite the museum serves espresso coffee, local wine, cocktails, smoothies and sandwiches. Seating is…
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İzmir
One of the popular cafes behind the Hisar Mosque in the Kemeraltı Market, Kahveci Ömer Usta specialises in fincanda pişen Türk kahvesi, Turkish coffee…
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Alaçatı
Afternoons spent sipping good Turkish coffee at this cafe's outdoor tables are well spent; at night, mezes and rakı are the popular choices.
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İzmir
On the edge of the boulevard, the Sunset makes a great end-of-day watering hole, with tables on the pavement and a relaxed, youthful crowd.
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İzmir
Those who are young and fond of partying in İzmir tend to be regulars here. A barn-like space with an open-air courtyard at the rear, it literally heaves…
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Alaçatı
Popular 'Coffee Corner' is known for its cocktails, desserts and – of course – coffee (espresso, French press and Turkish). There's indoor and outdoor…
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Çeşme
This self-proclaimed amicable hang-out must be just that as it attracts both locals and members of the wafer-thin community of expats. Münür, owner-chef…
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İzmir & the North Aegean
With shady garden seating just off the main road, this cool beer garden makes a welcome midtown pit stop. It's one of three dishevelled birahanesi (beer…
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İzmir
One of the most popular clubs in Alsancak, Jackson’s is housed in what was once the British consul’s residence. It has an in-house DJ, a small dance floor…
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İzmir & the North Aegean
For a coffee or Coke on the main square in the upper village, this place has a pleasant shaded terrace offering attractive views and good company.
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İzmir & the North Aegean
Musicians often entertain the drinkers at this rough-and-ready bar on the waterfront. Tabletop dancing is not unknown.
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İzmir
The outside tables are hot property at this pizzeria on a small square. Most just come for a beer, though.
