Travel Reference
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Drinking
7
Reina
CLUB
According to its website, Reina is where 'foreign heads of states discuss world affairs,
business people sign agreements of hundred billions of dollars and world stars visit'. In
reality, it's where Turkey's C-list celebrities congregate, the city's nouveaux riches flock
and an occasional tourist gets past the doorman to ogle the spectacle and the extraordinary
Bosphorus view.
(
212-259 5919;
www.reina.com.tr
;
Muallim Naci Caddesi 44, Ortaköy; cover charge Sat &
Sun 50, Mon-Fri free;
daily summer, Sat & Sun winter;
Ortaköy)
8
Sortie
Sortie has long vied with Reina as the reigning queen of the Golden Mile, nipping at the
heels of its rival dowager. It pulls in the city's glamour-pusses and poseurs, all of whom are
on the lookout for the odd celebrity guest.
(
CLUB
212-327 8585;
www.eksenistanbul.com
;
Muallim Naci
Caddesi 141, Kuruçeşme; cover charge Fri & Sat 50, Mon-Thu & Sun free;
summer only;
Şifa Yurdu)
9
Anjelique
CLUB
Occupying a three-storey mansion on the water's edge near İskele Sq, this glam venue is a
safe bet if you want to have dinner, a few drinks and a dance or two. Reservations are es-
sential.
(
212-327 2844;
www.istanbuldoors.com
; Salhane Sokak 10, Ortaköy; no cover charge;
6pm-4am;
Kabataş Lisesi)
10
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Hotel
BAR, CAFE
