WHO IT SUITS
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For ending a historic peninsula visit with a cocktail, beer or hookah and long conversation on a busy, narrow tourist street.


Bars & Pubs
Walk in directly from the street. There is no ticketed entry on standard nights. Larger groups and those seeking an outdoor table should ask about availability when they arrive.
LocationCankurtaran Mahallesi, Akbıyık Caddesi No:34, Fatih/İstanbul+90 536 617 63 42Add to calendar
EDITOR'S REVIEW
The London Bar combines cocktails, beer, hookah and food in the lively Sultanahmet tourist area. Its outdoor seating makes an easy stop for drinks and music after a day on the historic peninsula.
Upbeat pop and dance selections for a broad audience support the bar atmosphere through the evening. The music changes from night to night, so the focus is on social entertainment rather than a particular artist. Instead of a fixed weekly stage schedule, expect everyday bar music and occasional entertainment; live acts or DJ sets may vary by date.
Red London Bar neon, warm strings of bulbs and plants mark its two floor frontage on Akbıyık Caddesi. Small wooden tables in the sheltered outdoor area, close seating and light spilling into the street make it lively yet intimate.
A seated bar, café and restaurant combining cocktails, beer, hot meals, hookah, streetfront tables and music that gathers pace into the night.
International visitors staying around Sultanahmet, friends wanting hookah and cocktails together, couples after dinner and travelers exploring the bars on Akbıyık Caddesi.
Casual or smart casual clothes suit the relaxed tourist area: jeans, a shirt or dress and comfortable shoes. Neat everyday clothing is sufficient.
The London Bar receives highly positive feedback from visitors thanks to its central location near Sultanahmet and its stylish, clean environment. Hookah is the most frequently praised offering, though the cocktails, beer selection, and food are also considered delicious. The freshness and quality of the meat, particularly during dinner, have been highly appreciated. The friendly, prompt, and helpful attitude of the staff stands out in almost every review. Entertainment options like darts complement the relaxed atmosphere, making it suitable for groups of friends. No significant issues regarding hygiene or service organization are reported. The general impression is that it is a reliable and comfortable choice for those wishing to enjoy food, drinks, and hookah in one place.
WHO IT SUITS
For ending a historic peninsula visit with a cocktail, beer or hookah and long conversation on a busy, narrow tourist street.
HIGHLIGHTS
Walking distance from Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square, Akbıyık Caddesi's evening activity, streetfront seating, drinks alongside hookah and an internationally minded atmosphere.
NOTE
This is The London Bar at Akbıyık Caddesi No. 34 in Cankurtaran. Do not confuse it with the bar in the Grand Hotel de Londres in Tepebaşı or similarly named businesses nearby.
GETTING THERE
About a ten minute walk from T1 Sultanahmet tram stop, going past Hagia Sophia towards Akbıyık Caddesi. Cankurtaran Marmaray is closer. Narrow streets and limited parking make the last stretch by car awkward.