Grotesk Topağacı

Selected playlists keep a cocktail-bar mood without drowning out conversation. The pace rises as the bar fills, but Grotesk is not a DJ club: music remains a backdrop to the drinks and discussion at the table.

Warm, relaxed and genuinely local, with the feel of a shared long table among Topağacı regulars. The small room has personality and works for talking with the bartender from a stool or sharing a table with friends.

A neighborhood cocktail bar serving its own drinks alongside a bar-kitchen menu. The team behind the counter is led by someone with many years in the drinks industry. Snacks and substantial bar dishes make it an option for a light dinner as well as drinks.

Young adults around Teşvikiye and Topağacı, couples who try cocktails and groups of friends. Locals who return regularly give the room a familiar-faces feel in the evening.

Everyday but tidy clothes suit the bar: jeans, shirt, T-shirt and sneakers look natural. A light jacket, dress or generally more polished appearance fits its modern mood later in the evening.

Grotesk Topağacı makes for a pleasant starting point for the evening, thanks to its dim, cozy interior, creative cocktail menu, unobtrusive music, and complimentary shots served on certain nights. It has regulars who appreciate the friendly staff and rate the drinks highly. The kitchen, however, does not garner the same praise; the food is often considered lackluster and carelessly prepared. Issues such as groups being denied entry despite the venue appearing empty, rude staff behavior, debris being swept onto guests while tables were being cleaned, and an inability to communicate in foreign languages ​​have caused significant dissatisfaction. It is a suitable spot for cocktails, though the experience at the door and the quality of service can vary depending on the night.