Galatasaray is Istanbul's traditional meyhane (taverna) district, with two major centers:
Çiçek Pasajı
Off İstiklal Caddesi at Galatasaray Square, this long narrow courtyard is lined with restaurants offering good food at rather high prices in a convivial atmosphere. More...
Nevizade Sokak
Near the Çiçek Pasajı, this street is chock full of meyhanes (Turkish tavernas) serving excellent food and copious booze at outdoor tables in a bright, active, noisy atmosphere. More...
—by Tom Brosnahan
The Çiçek Pasajı by night.