Old English Pub: A Taste of England on Bagdat Avenue

Relaxed place with typical pub food. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Service was quick with a view over Bagdat St.

This was my second visit and based on this experience, I wonder if there will be a third.

On the bright side, this pub is above a shop in Suadiye and offers fantastic people watching opportunities for both the professional gossip and those of us...who just enjoy watching the world go by. The location is also incredibly convenient in case you have a shopaholic spouse - I got to sit with a beer in hand watching the world go by while she shopped safe in the knowledge that I wasn't going to grumble about how long it took.

Don't read too much into the “English pub” - it's just a theme and they have fish and chips on the menu - If you are looking for a taste of Blighty (which I wasn't ) you are out of luck here.

On the negative side, service was pretty poor. Once you had attracted a servers attention and ordered there was about a 5 minute delay until your drink came - not a killer, but given that all of the orders are placed on tablets, its plenty long enough to wonder if the order has gone to another table. I ordered a snack (a toasted cheese sandwich - classy huh?) which had not arrived more than 30 minutes later. When we (finally) attracted a servers attention it remarkably arrived a minute later complete with wilted salad suggesting it had been sat under a hot lamp for 10 minutes. When we tried to leave there was another delay in getting the bill and then nobody seemed to be interested in taking our money so we went to the cashier by the door who was spending ages seemingly trying to understand the credit card machine for the previous customers  - luckily we had cash, so paid and ran - the small tip they will have enjoyed because we couldn't be bothered to wait for the change was entirely undeserved.

Being generous, I guess I should point out that we were visiting on new years day, so perhaps hangovers played a part in the poor serviceMore who just enjoy watching the world go by. The location is also incredibly convenient in case you have a shopaholic spouse - I got to sit with a beer in hand watching the world go by while she shopped safe in the knowledge that I wasn't going to grumble about how long it took.

Don't read too much into the “English pub” - it's just a theme and they have fish and chips on the menu - If you are looking for a taste of Blighty (which I wasn't ) you are out of luck here.

On the negative side, service was pretty poor. Once you had attracted a servers attention and ordered there was about a 5 minute delay until your drink came - not a killer, but given that all of the orders are placed on tablets, its plenty long enough to wonder if the order has gone to another table. I ordered a snack (a toasted cheese sandwich - classy huh?) which had not arrived more than 30 minutes later. When we (finally) attracted a servers attention it remarkably arrived a minute later complete with wilted salad suggesting it had been sat under a hot lamp for 10 minutes. When we tried to leave there was another delay in getting the bill and then nobody seemed to be interested in taking our money so we went to the cashier by the door who was spending ages seemingly trying to understand the credit card machine for the previous customers  - luckily we had cash, so paid and ran - the small tip they will have enjoyed because we couldn't be bothered to wait for the change was entirely undeserved.

Being generous, I guess I should point out that we were visiting on new years day, so perhaps hangovers played a part in the poor service

Stopped here for a quick pint. They have about 4 draft beers and a selection of bottles. Didn't have food but it looked good. Staff spoke English which was a bonus

Bağdat caddesi ( avenue) is most populer and longest avenue-street in Istanbul Anotolian side, surrended with all sort of restaurants, caffes, shopping windows , always crawded and you may find whatso ever you wanna do...
Old English Pub is just located alongside the street, indeed...a super pub, may have all sort of drinks, but popular is beer, and served delicious dishes especially go with the beer.
for the dinners time you better have reservation however you may have highly chance to get a seat at least on a bar chair, and keep in mind the table geerally for 6 people , may be one more.

last night, as a three couple had so enjoyement with its atmosphere, ambiance, music, dishes and beers, served so speedy and friendly

and special thanks to the ladies , assume, in charghe of welcomming and organizingMore a super pub, may have all sort of drinks, but popular is beer, and served delicious dishes especially go with the beer.
for the dinners time you better have reservation however you may have highly chance to get a seat at least on a bar chair, and keep in mind the table geerally for 6 people , may be one more.

last night, as a three couple had so enjoyement with its atmosphere, ambiance, music, dishes and beers, served so speedy and friendly

and special thanks to the ladies , assume, in charghe of welcomming and organizing

Not so English, no so pub...
They don't offer even a menu in English.
The burger was over cooked. Fries were good and the service was fine. It is an option, but do not expect much.
The music was good and some TV with Football...matches.More matches.

Going to a British pub in Istanbul may seem akin to eating at McDonald's anywhere in the world, but don't let the name fool you. Yes, the wood-paneled decor is pub-like and you can get a burger or fish and chips, but this obviously is...a local favorite restaurant-bar-gathering spot for residents in the upscale Bagdat Caddesi neighborhood. The open-air (at least in June) restaurant/bar is on the second floor. Ask for a booth overlooking the street so you can watch the street scene below on the posh Parisian-like boulevard (lined with bespoke shops and small cafes. We paired a fresh fruit plate with white wine and the house-favorite brew, Tuborg. One guest in our party ordered chicken curry (which included walnuts), and the plate was filled with the main dish, rice, and fries. One server did speak English, and graciously returned to our table (he wasn't our server) multiple times to translate for our Turkish host:)More a local favorite restaurant-bar-gathering spot for residents in the upscale Bagdat Caddesi neighborhood. The open-air (at least in June) restaurant/bar is on the second floor. Ask for a booth overlooking the street so you can watch the street scene below on the posh Parisian-like boulevard (lined with bespoke shops and small cafes. We paired a fresh fruit plate with white wine and the house-favorite brew, Tuborg. One guest in our party ordered chicken curry (which included walnuts), and the plate was filled with the main dish, rice, and fries. One server did speak English, and graciously returned to our table (he wasn't our server) multiple times to translate for our Turkish host:)

Been here before with a group and this time it's just as good. Busy Friday night but found a table and service was prompt. Tasty food and a good choice of beers

Heard some good news from back home in South Africa and decided to have a few drinks and some food. Staff do speak English as well. Good range of beers and a fairly good menu. Fish and chips were very tasty and the speciality hamburger...was very tasty and also different. Service was decent and overall not a bad atmosphere. The place was also not too crowded.More was very tasty and also different. Service was decent and overall not a bad atmosphere. The place was also not too crowded.

We went there in January 2016 and it was a welcome stop on a dismal day in Istanbul.It's not really an English Pub, but a good try and I liked the vibrancy of the place and it's popular. Food turned-up very quickly and was excellent,...although you learn quite quickly in Turkey that your plate gets whipped away very quickly if you don't keep a close watch!! If we end-up in this part of Istanbul again I would definitely go here again.More although you learn quite quickly in Turkey that your plate gets whipped away very quickly if you don't keep a close watch!! If we end-up in this part of Istanbul again I would definitely go here again.

Went here for dinner with a friend one night. Sat on terrace for smoking. Overcrowded with too many tables jammed into the area. Staff doesnt check on tables and had to call waiter over for ordering drinks, then food, then check. Food was okay, not...exceptional. Would choose different place next time if my choice as service was lacking and food didnt impress.More exceptional. Would choose different place next time if my choice as service was lacking and food didnt impress.

We went to my husband and eat hamburgers. Delicious and hot. Service was fast and nice. Chairs were comfortable, music was good.

Very nice, cosy and interestion place!))chandeliers from beer bottles look amazing))the best choice to have a bit of rest before going further at Caddebostan)

If you like to have a gallon of beer in a barrel along with nachos and fries, this is the right place! It's a bit pricy though.

Good food, service and atmosphere. Nice view over the nearby area. The staff is friendly. Background music was not too noisy. I would come back here.

By English standards this is not really a pub but a Restaurant with some limited draft beers and set out like an English pub. Nevertheless it is much better than some London Pubs I have visited! I had a Guinness which was properly chilled and...More

We enjoyed a meal and cocktails. We all ordered a main meal and were offered fish and chips to try and they are 'delicious' we all looked a little confused but agreed to try. This came as another main meal to all share and cost...More

This is a lovely bar situated in the Best Western President Hotel situated in the old city. The Bar itself is pretty much laid out as an old English pub, they have got A great selection of wines and spirits along with the local beer...More

Very good location.Nice location to view Baghdad Street and have good steak and beer..Bağdat Caddesi'ni izlerkerken kaliteli yemek ve içecek için ideal.

I highly recommend the acili hamburger. The staff were pleasant and the prices are fair. A nice place for a relaxing hassle free lunch.

Warm and welcoming place, good ambience, enhanced by an eclectic mix of music. Being from outside town, it was refreshing to hear the waiters speak in English.They were also very helpful with the food selection. The food is the usual pub grub, nothing extraordinary.
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We have been a couple of times at this Pub located at the second floor of a busy corner at Baghdad street just on the opposite side of the Marks and Spencer shop and it is really a good place to hang out. From breakfast...More