Bars & meyhanes · 16 of the best in Istanbul
Refik
A meyhane with a long history
About Refik
Refik, on Sofyalı Sokak in Asmalımescit, is one of Beyoğlu’s long-established meyhanes, with a menu of meze, fish and Black Sea specialities and an old-school, convivial atmosphere.
Why it's on our list
- Meze and fish
- Black Sea dishes
- Old-school atmosphere
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Refik before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Refik are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- TünelT2100 m1 min walk
- ŞişhaneF2M2250 m3 min walk
- OdakuleT2250 m3 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Maliye Caddesi750 m9 min walk
- Galataport Taxi800 m10 min walk
Key sights
- Galata Tower450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- İstiklal Avenue500 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Galata Bridge1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Taksim Square1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Spice Bazaar1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque1.7 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Grand Bazaar2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Topkapı Palace2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Dolmabahçe Palace2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Basilica Cistern2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 10 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)32 kmCar or taxi 98 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)33 kmCar or taxi 102 min