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Lavinia Lounge venue
Zorlu Center · Beşiktaş

Lavinia Lounge

Bars & Pubs

Opening hoursDaily: 08:00–00:00 · last order: 23:30 · afternoon tea: 14:00–18:00
Price level$$$
Entry & reservations
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The lounge welcomes non-hotel guests. Everyday seating depends on availability; afternoon tea or a particular table can be reserved by phone or WhatsApp.

Google rating
4.6 / 5 · 16 reviewsGoogle Maps

EDITOR'S REVIEW

Get to know the venue before you go

Lavinia Lounge is a calm meeting place in the daylight-filled lobby of Raffles Istanbul, serving from breakfast into the night. Its daily afternoon tea with Melez Tea blends and pastries is the signature experience, alongside light meals and cocktails throughout the day.

Music & programme

Light classical music, soft jazz, piano pieces and carefully chosen instrumentals play quietly without interrupting conversation. There is no fixed concert or regular live-music schedule. The low-volume background continues through the evening; themed tea and food events are programmed occasionally.

Atmosphere

The spacious, light-filled lobby connects directly to Zorlu Center and has a glass ceiling, large sculptures and contemporary artworks. Comfortable velvet armchairs create a calm, romantic setting.

Concept

A hotel lobby lounge serving breakfast, light lunches and dinners, pastries, coffee and cocktails all day. Every afternoon it offers tea service with Melez Tea, inspired by jewellery craftsmanship.

Guest profile

Hotel guests, people meeting for work or friendship around Zorlu Center, and couples and small groups who want cocktails and gentle music in a quiet lounge.

Dress code

Considered smart casual clothes suit the Raffles Istanbul lobby.

Customer Review Summary

Lavinia Lounge is highly appreciated for its spacious design, comfortable seating, calm music, and generous spacing between tables, making it an excellent choice for afternoon tea, relaxation, and business meetings. Standout offerings include tea varieties, a dessert buffet, handmade chocolates, scones, and burgers. The experienced, polite, and attentive service provided by the staff is a recurring theme in the reviews. Although food quality was perceived as inconsistent on some visits, overall satisfaction with the taste remains high. Opinions on pricing are divided; some consider the rates appropriate for the service provided, while others deem them excessively high. Making a reservation can be convenient, as the venue can get very busy—especially during the winter months and at cocktail hour.

WHO IT SUITS

Is this venue right for you?

For an evening centred on cocktails.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

Raffles Istanbul's service, roomy and quiet lobby seating, a bar available throughout the day and direct access to Zorlu Center and its metro connection.

NOTE

Before your visit

Afternoon tea runs 14:00–18:00 and breakfast service ends at 11:30. Mention any dietary sensitivities when ordering.

GETTING THERE

Getting to the venue

Lavinia Lounge is in the Raffles Istanbul lobby, connected to Zorlu Center's metro and Metrobus tunnels. It is a walk from the Gayrettepe–Zincirlikuyu interchange. The hotel has valet service and a covered car park.