16. April 2011: Bar Venta del Toro
The Mojito (18 TL) is quite good and strong but it takes the bar tender ages to actually prepare it. The beer (7,5 TL) is somewhat expensive for Istanbul. The atmosphere in the bar is nice (it’s way darker in there in the evening than shown in the picture) and the music played is good (although it’s mainly Latin music and nothign Turkish really).
The crowd is good and there was live music played, so although the place was not really cramped, there was really something going on.
Personally, if you don’t mind not experiencing something Turkish for a while, I can definitely recommend the Bar Venta del Toro. It’s right next to the Café next to the Galata Tower, and the Enginar Bar.
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Contact Details:
Bar Venta del Toro
Müeyyedzade Mh.
Galip Dede Caddesi 95
Istanbul (TR)
Tel.: +90 212 243 60 49
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
