Decadent Bosphorus boudoir

Word to the wise: The entrance is through an unmarked door so look out for a neon angel and a man waiting to call the lift for you.

Talk of the town: The actress owner, Yasemin Alkaya, is usually on hand until the early hours when dance music takes over from jazz.

Kat means floor in Turkish so, as the name suggests, this rooftop bar-cum-restaurant sits on the fifth floor of a back street building in bohemian Cihangir. The unassuming exterior however, belies what lies inside. Decadent with striking boudoir-style decor of deep red walls, purple velvet drapes and giant chandeliers, its Bosphorus views and the fabulous cocktails attract a fun-loving and gay-friendly crowd. In summer move with the action onto the outdoor terrace.