Bomontiada

The sleepy neighbourhoods of Bomonti and Kurtuluş have seen a steady wave of interest over the past couple of years, in particular due to the unveiling of the Bomontiada complex inside the old and long-abandoned Bomonti beer factory, which brought large crowds to the area and prompted a flurry of new openings. One of the buzziest spots on the European side of town, the ambitious and expansive complex is home to the iconic music venue Babylon, multi-disciplinary art space Alt, Leica Store and Gallery, creative hub and event space Atölye, the Ara Güler Museum and the restaurants Kilimanjaro, Delimonti, The Populist, Kiva and Monochrome. Free outdoor concerts and film screenings take place in Bomontiada's breezy courtyard during the warmer months.