Alexandra Cocktail Bar

Featuring one of the most impressive cocktail menus in the city, Arnavutköy's Alexandra is easily among Istanbul's best bars. Situated on Arnavutköy's ever-so-buzzy main street and spread out over several floors of a historic building, Alexandra's sophisticated decor and candlelit tables make it a great date spot, while its rooftop terrace offers an ethereal Bosphorus view. The catch is that, as with quite a number of Arnavutköy’s night-time hangouts, it might be a bit tricky to get in unless you’re dressed up to the nines and have a balanced guy-togal ratio. You won’t need a prescription to order their best cocktails, Xanax and
Passiflora.