Ksenia Mardina
A green oasis near Hagia Sophia. Despite its name the place has nothing to do with beer – white benches, trimmed bushes and a fountain. And it's so calm and almost deserted all the time – ideal escape from the bustling Sultanahmet. Go there after sightseeing – relax in the chestnut share and order a glass on wine with ice. Be ready for butterflies on the waiters' necks and don't expect much from the wine – the neighborhood is more about mosques than alcohol.
