Arkestra Listening Room is the upstairs audiophile bar attached to Arkestra in Etiler. It is open to restaurant guests, so it feels more controlled than a standalone record bar: low tables, lounge seating, cocktails, snacks, and a wall of records close enough to set the tone before the first selection lands.
The programme is built around weekly selectors. Some play from Arkestra’s own collection; others bring their own records. The room is more salon than DJ bar: dim light, palm-patterned walls, and seating arranged for small groups rather than a noisy crowd.
Best for a quiet drink around dinner, especially if you want the record-bar side of Istanbul’s Michelin dining scene. Check access before treating it as a walk-in bar.