Where to find draft or imported beer and watch live sports in Istanbul?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
TL;DR
For beer and live sports in Istanbul, the best bets are Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş, and Kadıköy, where you’ll find pubs with draft beer, imported labels, and match screenings. For English ales like London Pride, look for Irish/English-style pubs or craft beer bars; the cheapest beer is usually from supermarkets or tekel bottle shops rather than bars.
What the community said
If you want food, beer, and a live match in one place, sports pubs in Beyoğlu and Beşiktaş are usually the easiest option. They typically have multiple screens, draft Efes or Tuborg, and standard pub food; pint prices in tourist-heavy streets are often higher than in nearby local bars, so it’s worth checking a couple of places side by side.
8 days ago Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş
Draft beer is available in plenty of Istanbul pubs and casual bars, but prices are usually better outside the main tourist core, especially in areas like Kadıköy. For the cheapest option, beer from supermarkets or tekel bottle shops is almost always significantly less expensive than ordering in a bar, especially for imported brands.
8 days ago Kadıköy, tekel bottle shops
For English beers like Fuller's London Pride or ESB, regular cafés are not the best place to look; specialized pubs with imported stock are a better bet. You’re more likely to find them around Taksim, Cihangir, and Kadıköy, where craft beer bars and British-style pubs are concentrated, but it’s smart to ask ahead because imported lines change often.
8 days ago Fuller's London Pride, ESB, Taksim, Cihangir, Kadıköy