WHO IT SUITS
Is this venue right for you?
For wine enthusiasts wanting a special evening in a historic setting, away from loud clubs, with good wine, tapas and conversation in Taksim.


Bars & Pubs
The bar is inside a hotel and can generally be visited by reservation or as a walk-in. Book ahead for a special evening; reservations and information are available by phone.
EDITOR'S REVIEW
Karas is a contemporary wine bar bringing wine, food and socialising into a roughly 200-year-old building in central Taksim. It connects Beyoğlu's historic fabric with a present-day wine culture and has quickly attracted the city's wine enthusiasts.
Light, elegant background music stays behind wine tasting and conversation, with a calm evening sound that suits the historic space. This is not a DJ nightclub: music quietly accompanies wine and tapas.
An intimate, atmospheric setting in a building from the 1830s, where the remains of an old cistern have become a wine cellar. Contemporary design sits alongside the historic structure.
A distinctive wine bar built around a century-old cistern converted into a cellar, serving a carefully chosen range from local Anatolian producers. The wines pair with the chef's signature tapas and meze.
Adults interested in wine and a special night in a historic venue, hotel guests, and local or international visitors seeking a calmer, more elegant drink near Taksim.
Comfortable, neat smart casual fits the quiet historic wine bar: a shirt, knitwear, dress or clean everyday shoes.
It is impossible to form a definitive opinion about Karas Wine Bar & Bites, as there is only one customer review available. That review specifically praises its location within the Canopy by Hilton, its pleasant garden opening onto the street, and the sense of a tranquil oasis it offers amidst the bustle of Taksim; the service team is also described as warm and helpful. Since there are no other accounts to provide a basis for comparison regarding the balance of wine, food, and pricing—or the quality of service during peak hours—expectations must be set based on this limited information. While it appears promising for those seeking a quiet break in a garden setting, a broader range of experiences is needed to fully evaluate it.
WHO IT SUITS
For wine enthusiasts wanting a special evening in a historic setting, away from loud clubs, with good wine, tapas and conversation in Taksim.
HIGHLIGHTS
An approximately 200-year-old building with a century-old cistern converted into a cellar; carefully chosen local Anatolian wines; and the chef's tapas and meze for pairing.
NOTE
The converted century-old cistern is Karas's most unusual feature, lending a historic texture uncommon among Istanbul wine bars. Its modern presentation of Anatolian winemaking traditions sets it apart.
GETTING THERE
At 2 Eski Çeşme Street on Tarlabaşı Boulevard. Walk towards Tarlabaşı from Taksim or M2 Şişhane stations.