# Is it OK to drink alcohol in Istanbul?

Place: [İstanbul](https://dccreationstravel.com/tag/istanbul)  
Topics: culture  
Asked by ahmet_d on 10 November 2026  
0 votes, 6 answers, 39 views  
Page: https://dccreationstravel.com/questions/254-is-it-ok-to-drink-alcohol-in-istanbul

Is it frowned upon?

## 6 answers

### Answer by antoine_l · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Totally fine in bars and restaurants in central areas.

### Answer by harry_g · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Some conservative neighbourhoods don't sell it.

### Answer by tobias.m · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Alcohol is expensive due to taxes.

### Answer by nora.lindqvist · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Don't drink near mosques.

### Answer by charlotte.k · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Rakı with meze is a must try.

### Answer by henry_d · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Shops stop selling after 10pm.

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