The Best BYOB Turkish Restaurants in London
Where to bring your own wine and enjoy world-class Turkish food.
One of the great pleasures of London's Turkish restaurant scene is BYOB culture. Bring a good bottle of wine, pay no corkage (or minimal), and enjoy some of the best grilled meat in the city.
Why BYOB?
Many Turkish restaurants don't have alcohol licenses—either by choice or because licenses are expensive. Instead, they let you bring your own. You get to drink what you want, at off-license prices, with food that deserves a good bottle.
The Best BYOB Turkish Restaurants
Mangal 1 — Dalston
10 Arcola Street, E8 2DJ
The original. Since the 1980s, Mangal 1 has been the template for Dalston's Turkish scene: charcoal grill, no-frills decor, exceptional lamb, BYOB.
- Corkage: None
- Order: Lamb şiş, chicken wings, lamb ribs
Mangal 2 — Stoke Newington
4 Stoke Newington Road, N16 7XN
The elevated sibling. They have a serious wine list but still welcome bottles. The food is more refined—think mutton tantuni and heritage breed meats.
- Corkage: £10 per bottle
- Order: Mutton tantuni, lamb kidneys, seasonal specials
Fez Mangal — Stoke Newington
104 Stoke Newington Road, N16 7XY
A neighbourhood favourite. Charcoal grill, generous portions, BYOB welcome.
- Corkage: None
- Order: Lamb shish, mixed grill, grilled halloumi
Tips for BYOB
- Check first: Policies can change. A quick call never hurts.
- Bring enough: Better too much than too little.
- Tip well: You're not paying for alcohol—share the savings.