Bomonti, IstanbulA neighborhood guide for the Smileys community

Up-and-coming · European Side

Mid-range

Istanbul's most exciting up-and-coming neighbourhood — a former brewery district reinvented as a hub for craft beer, independent restaurants, and creative studios.

1 event this month11 past events10 local members

About Bomonti

Bomonti is one of Istanbul's up-and-coming neighborhoods, on the European side, generally mid-range by local standards. It's close to Şişli and Levent. Smileys members based in Bomonti connect through neighborhood events, meetups, and each other — this page tracks who's around, what's on, and what's nearby.

Nearby: Şişli, Levent · all neighborhoods

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Clubs active around Bomonti

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Coworking

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Local members (10)

No upcoming events in Bomonti

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Local hosts

Franco Piccolo

8 events hosted in Bomonti

Lin Bilal

1 event hosted in Bomonti

Tatiana Kriakvina

1 event hosted in Bomonti

Bahar Aygul

Local businesses in Bomonti

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Expat-friendly

But First Coffee

Cafe

A Bomonti regular for the Smileys community — has hosted 5 Smileys events since May 2026.

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Photos from Smileys events in Bomonti

Local Favorites

Smileys Curated

Coffee

Brew Lab / Independent CafésSmileys Pick

A cluster of specialty coffee shops has emerged around the Bomontiada arts complex. Quality rivals Karaköy at lower prices.

Bomontiada, Birahane Sok., Şişli

Bomontiada Terrace

The outdoor terrace of the Bomontiada cultural complex is excellent for a coffee or beer in the afternoon — creative crowd, relaxed atmosphere.

Bomontiada, Şişli

Food & Drinks

Bomontiada RestaurantsMust Visit

The Bomontiada complex (built inside the historic Bomonti Brewery) has excellent independent restaurants and bars in a beautifully restored industrial setting.