Sommelier
Local & organic
We promote local and organic Anatolian wines with preference on small suppliers.
Our cocktail flavours are inspired by Anatolian tastes and variations on classic cocktails. We love promoting bespoke brands.
BÜLENT BİLAL AY
Bilal, who created our wine menu, is waiting for you for pairings that will make the Efendy Istanbul experience special.
YİĞİTCAN AKELMAS
Bar Manager
He worked as a bartender and bar chef in various restaurants in Istanbul. At the same time, Yiğitcan Akelmas, who won first place in Turkey in the cocktail and bartending competitions he entered, offers his signature cocktails to our guests at Efendy Istanbul.