Istanbul Directory

Sail Istanbul runs small-group and private sailing trips from Kalamış Marina, offering sunset sails, private charters and team-building outings. The crew handle bookings and departures from the marina in Kadıköy, with options to swim near the Princes’ Islands or cruise the Marmara. Hosting Smileys events since May 2026.

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Neighborhood café and small roastery founded in Bomonti in 2015, serving carefully selected coffee beans and drinks alongside simple breakfast and sandwich options. The shop doubles as a roasting/retail point for its own beans and is a local spot for takeaway or a quick sit-down in Bomonti. Hosting Smileys events since May 2026.

Roastory Coffee is a multi-story specialty coffee house with a terrace and bakery offerings, occupying a large historic building on İstiklal. Good for sit-down coffee, pastries and working across several floors; the terrace is a popular spot for views in Beyoğlu. Hosting Smileys events since June 2026.

The reading-garden café at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University's Tophane-i Âmire center, set in the restored Ottoman cannon foundry just up from the Tophane waterfront. A glass-walled room opens onto the garden, and it's a calm place to work or read through the afternoon. Hosting Smileys events since July 2026.

Archeo is an archaeology‑themed cafe and small hostel with a ground‑floor cafe, coworking space and regular workshops. It serves third‑wave coffee and pastries and runs events from its Karaköy/Beyoğlu edge, with a terrace and communal rooms for guests.

Buka (Buka Spaces) is a small café in Yeldeğirmeni that doubles as an art and events space, with a ground-floor coffee area and a lower exhibition/atelier and a mini stage. It hosts talks, exhibitions and workshops while serving coffee and light breakfast in Rasimpaşa. Hosting Smileys events since May 2026.

A specialty coffee shop in Kadıköy with reliable Wi-Fi and workspace seating, popular with remote workers and travelers. It hosts networking events, language exchanges, workshops and live music.

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Dozze Kadıköy is a branch of the Dozze Coffee roastery and café offering coffees, pastries and takeaway options in Hasanpaşa. The Kadıköy spot serves all day and stays open late, with a roomy interior suited for working or meeting friends in Kadıköy. Hosting Smileys events since June 2026.

A three‑storey wine house focused on Turkish and regional bottles, Bordo Şaraphane runs tastings and a small menu in a cosy historic building. The wine list and events suit people who want to explore local wines while hanging out in Osmanağa, Kadıköy.

Collective Kemer is an events-focused café and outdoor venue set inside Kemerburgaz Kent Ormanı, good for workshops, meetings and seasonal outdoor gatherings. The place offers terrace and garden areas and serves food and drinks for organized events in Göktürk. Hosting Smileys events since July 2026.

Casual Indian restaurant serving a broad menu of curries, biryanis and vegetarian dishes in Kadıköy’s Osmanağa neighborhood. Small dining room with some outdoor seating; popular for delivery and takeaway as well as sit-down meals. Hosting Smileys events since July 2026.

Mikel Coffee Company is a Turkish branch of the Mikel chain serving coffee, pastries and light sandwiches; the Levent Çarşı outlet has seating for casual meetups and daytime work. Expect standard café menu items and dependable espresso-based drinks in Levent. Hosting Smileys events since May 2026.

Nâzım Hikmet Kültür Merkezi is a small cultural center hosting theater, concerts, film screenings and regular workshops. You’ll find it on Bahariye (Ali Suavi Sokak) in Kadıköy, with a program focused on music, theater and community arts events.

Paribu Art is a multi-space culture and performance venue with a 1,200‑capacity main stage, a 300‑capacity side stage and a sunlit foyer for exhibitions and receptions. Based in Terminal Kadıköy, it programmes concerts, theatre and interdisciplinary events in Kadıköy.

Istanbul's flagship arts center on Taksim Square, reopened in 2021 in a new building that keeps the shape of the original. It holds a 2,040-seat opera hall, a theater, a cinema, a gallery, a library and cafés, with opera, ballet, concerts, theater and exhibitions through the year. Hosting Smileys events since October 2026.

Independent theater with a main hall and a studio that programs plays, music and festival events; the venue also runs a small box office and a café/bistro. It sits on Halil Ethem / General Asım Gündüz streets in Kadıköy and hosts regular performances and events.

Mozaik Studio is a small multidisciplinary studio and event space hosting workshops, movement and art classes, and occasional performances. The studio operates in the Selimiye neighborhood (Üsküdar) and runs regular group classes and ticketed events in its practice room and garden.

Small chocolate boutique selling handcrafted boxes, tablets and a selection of drinking chocolates and spreads. The Göztepe/Caddebostan shop is set up for gift shopping and takeaway treats, with a straightforward storefront and curated presentation. Hosting Smileys events since August 2026.

The Populist is a craft-beer bar and grill serving American-style dishes and a rotating selection of beers; it operates a branch inside the Galataport complex and programs music alongside food. The Karaköy location works well for laid-back lunches, beers and evening DJs in a waterfront setting. Hosting Smileys events since July 2026.

Büyük Kulüp is a long-established private members' club on the Caddebostan shore that runs restaurants, bars, sports facilities and event spaces. The club hosts seasonal seaside venues and year-round facilities including pools, tennis courts and several dining areas in Göztepe. Hosting Smileys events since June 2026.

James Joyce is an Irish pub on İstiklal/Taksim that serves draught beers and pub fare like fish and chips. The interior fits groups watching sports or meeting friends and it stays open late on weekends, making it a regular nightlife stop in Taksim. Hosting Smileys events since May 2026.

A small neighborhood café in Kadıköy serving coffee, homemade cakes and a book-filled interior that invites lingering. The room works for one-on-one chats or reading, and locals often stop by for pastries and simple drinks. Hosting Smileys events since May 2026.

A small municipal cafe tucked inside Yoğurtçu Park that serves coffee and light refreshments; run by Kadıköy municipality and handy for a break after a walk or sport. It sits beneath the park trees in Osmanağa and offers outdoor seating among the greenery. Hosting Smileys events since June 2026.

A rooftop bar and restaurant on the top floor of a building on Meşrutiyet Caddesi, above Asmalı Mescit, serving drinks, steaks and bar plates, with screens for watching matches. Hosting Smileys events since May 2026.

Lucille is a small café and pastry spot in Üsküdar serving a wide coffee menu and a selection of baked desserts—eclairs, profiteroles, brownies and filter/espresso options. The compact space works well for a calm coffee break or a pastry-to-go in the neighborhood. Hosting Smileys events since June 2026.

A coffee shop on Bağdat Caddesi in Fenerbahçe, Kadıköy, at the Zolagil building (No. 214), serving espresso drinks with seats for catching up or working on a laptop. Smileys meets here for coffee breaks on the avenue. Hosting Smileys events since September 2026.