WHO IT SUITS
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For small groups wanting pub food, beer or cocktails, drinks and conversation in a casual bar setting.


Bars & Pubs
Walk-ins are welcome on ordinary evenings. Call ahead for a table for a larger group on a busy weekend.
LocationGöztepe, Bağdat Cad. 199/A, 34730 Kadıköy/İstanbul+90 533 894 89 11Add to calendar
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EDITOR'S REVIEW
Aksi Cadde is a relaxed bar-bistro on Bağdat Avenue bringing pub food, cocktails and long conversations together.
The daily bar playlist takes on a livelier tone during live-music nights and match screenings. Live acts and special events are held on selected nights.
Friendly and lively, with room for groups of friends. Tables sit close to the bar, setting a relaxed social rhythm rather than an ostentatious night out.
A pub and bistro with sports broadcasts and occasional live music. Drinks service and seating work well for small groups staying a long time.
Young professionals, students and groups of friends around Bağdat Avenue, alongside neighborhood regulars meeting for an easygoing evening.
Comfortable everyday clothes suit a bistro or pub table, a sports screening or an occasional live-music night.
It is enjoyable to watch cocktails being made at Aksi Cadde's amber-lit bar. Mixing vessels and glasses line the counter, while the warm colour of the shelves behind softens the dark décor. Groups around the tables turn towards one another to talk. The activity between the bar and seating area gives the place the feel of a relaxed gathering.
Aksi Cadde is a popular choice in the Bağdat Avenue area, thanks to its pub atmosphere, extensive drink selection, and suitability for gatherings with friends. Visitors appreciate the delicious cocktails and food, as well as the fast and friendly service. However, the music volume is often cited as being loud enough to hinder conversation. Service quality fluctuates depending on how busy it is; reports include instances of forgotten orders, inattentiveness near closing time, and rude interactions. Feedback also suggests a decline in hamburger quality, low alcohol content in cocktails, and pizzas that do not match their menu descriptions. While it generally offers a relaxed pub experience, those seeking quiet conversation might benefit from visiting earlier and keeping a close eye on their orders.
WHO IT SUITS
For small groups wanting pub food, beer or cocktails, drinks and conversation in a casual bar setting.
HIGHLIGHTS
A Bağdat Avenue location, easygoing pub character and broad daytime-to-nighttime hours, with a manageable scale for small groups and seating suited to lingering.
NOTE
Unusual pub dishes such as kokoreç pizza are one of the menu's distinguishing features.
GETTING THERE
Find it at Bağdat Caddesi No. 199/A in Göztepe, reachable via buses along the avenue and Marmaray connections.