Best Rooftop Bars in Istanbul: Bosphorus Views & Cocktails

Istanbul's rooftop bars offer some of the world's most dramatic views — stretching across the Bosphorus, past the minarets of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, and over the Golden Horn as the sun sets in a blaze of colour. This city was built for rooftop drinking.

From luxury hotel terraces in Beyoglu to neighbourhood wine bars in Karakoy and chic rooftops in Nisantasi, this guide covers the best rooftop bars in Istanbul where the view is as impressive as the drinks list.