All the Pretty Kitties...

Each summer the Bosphorus is invaded by the temporary waterside super-clubs lined up along Muallim Naci Cad. These huge open-air arenas of dine and drink debauch are always worth it for a flitter with the glitter. Reina at #44 / 259 5919 / open all year / reina.com.tr / is the queen of the strip, with her own eponymous European resto, and Dragon (Chinese) in summer, as well as various other alfresco bars and gyratory options. Sortie at #142 / 327 8585 / sortie.com.tr / contains the very natty Anjelique / Salhane Sok. 5 / 327 2844 / istanbuldoors.com / which fills three mirrored floors and a deck with people who adore staring at themselves...