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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
Alaçatı
Popular 'Coffee Corner' is known for its cocktails, desserts and – of course – coffee (espresso, French press and Turkish). There's indoor and outdoor…
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…
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…
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…
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.
İzmir & the North Aegean
Musicians often entertain the drinkers at this rough-and-ready bar on the waterfront. Tabletop dancing is not unknown.
İzmir
The outside tables are hot property at this pizzeria on a small square. Most just come for a beer, though.
