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DRINKING & NIGHTLIFE
Sadly, there are few pleasant bars in Sultanahmet. The joints along Akbıyık Caddesi are suited to back-
packers and unthinkable for everyone else. Don't despair, though. Why not substitute to- bacco or caf-
feine for alcohol and visit one of the many atmospheric
çay bahçesi s
dotted around the neighbour-
hood?
Sultanahmet
HOTEL NOMADE TERRACE BAR
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| BAR
ate terrace of this boutique hotel overlooks Aya Sofya and the Blue Mosque. Settle down in
a comfortable chair to enjoy a glass of wine, beer or freshly squeezed fruit juice. The only
music that will disturb your evening reverie is the Old City's signature sound of the call to
prayer.
YEŞİL EV
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| BAR, CAFE
(Kabasakal Caddesi 5; noon-10.30pm; Sultanahmet)
The elegant rear courtyard of this
Ottoman-style hotel is a true oasis for those wanting to enjoy a quiet drink. In spring,
flowers and blossoms fill every corner; in summer the fountain and trees keep the temperat-
ure down. You can order a sandwich, salad or cheese platter if you're peckish.
CAFE MEŞALE
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| NARGILE CAFE
(Arasta Bazaar, Utangaç Sokak, Cankurtaran; 24hr; Sultanahmet)
Located in a sunken court-
yard behind the Blue Mosque, Meşale is a tourist trap par excellence, but still has loads of
charm. Generations of backpackers have joined locals in claiming one of its cushioned
benches and enjoying a tea and nargile. It has sporadic live Turkish music and a bustling
vibe in the evening.
DERVİŞ AİLE ÇAY BAHÇESİ
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| TEA GARDEN
(Mimar Mehmet Ağa Caddesi; 9am-11pm Apr-Oct; Sultanahmet)
Superbly located directly op-
posite the Blue Mosque, the Derviş beckons patrons with its comfortable cane chairs and
