BİNA

With a cool patio on the bottom floor, Bina is the perfect get-drinks-with-friends spot. It gets crowded at night, and loud because of its acoustics. It would be hard to say there is anything special drinks-wise, and the slow service adds to the disappointment of the drink. But like most places in Moda, this place is about the vibe and the people. BİNA hosts good events and is always lively, that’s all you need. I may be a bit harsh on this place just because it was where I realised my previous relationship was about to end. I haven’t been there since, but I’m told it has not changed.

What to order: Drinks.

What to know: Expect a weakly enforced bouncer entry (they check you up and down and only stop if you are all boys or if it is at capacity). Side note, not the best place to surprise a girlfriend with a visit while your relationship is under duress.