WHO IT SUITS
Is this venue right for you?
For trying different beers with uncompromising rock in central Taksim, meeting a mixed local and international crowd and staying late.


Bars & Pubs
No ticket is needed; guests may walk in. Larger groups can ask about the limited tables on +90 530 388 91 68.
EDITOR'S REVIEW
Rock N Rolla Beyoğlu is a long-running Taksim pub that has kept its beer-and-rock identity amid the area's tourist nightlife. In its compact Kurabiye Street room, visitors and local regulars meet around a shared guitar-led soundtrack.
The selection runs from Led Zeppelin and guitar classics through hard rock, grunge and alternative recordings, avoiding mainstream club remixes. This Kurabiye Street branch focuses on a DJ-free bar playlist rather than a regular live stage. RocknRolla Live on Bekar Street is a separate venue for live performances.
Brick, dark wood, music posters, neon and bottle shelves give the small room a classic rock-bar look. Close-set tables and the bar area become busy with a strong regulars' feel at night.
A broad beer choice, rock-and-roll decor, pub food and continuous guitar music in a small bar where social contact around the counter matters.
Rock listeners, international travellers in Taksim, beer enthusiasts, solo bar guests, people dropping in after concerts and small groups avoiding club music.
Comfortable everyday clothes work.
Rock N Rolla Taksim has a loyal following thanks to its rock music, reasonably priced drinks, and delicious burgers and snacks. It offers a calm atmosphere on weekdays and a crowded, energetic vibe on weekends. Recent reviews highlight significant inconsistencies in service quality. Recurring complaints include forgotten or incorrect orders, overcharging on split bills, and failure to return change. Reports from various visits also mention being denied entry, harsh communication regarding table change requests, and a scolding attitude from some staff members. Positive experiences, however, describe the team as fast and attentive. While the atmosphere and pricing are strong points, service consistency leaves room for improvement.
WHO IT SUITS
For trying different beers with uncompromising rock in central Taksim, meeting a mixed local and international crowd and staying late.
HIGHLIGHTS
Consistent rock selection, broad beer range, central Kurabiye Street address, mix of travellers and regulars, intimate bar seating and long operating history.
NOTE
Rock N Rolla has more than one Istanbul business listing. This is the pub at 18 Kurabiye Street in Taksim/Beyoğlu; do not confuse it with the live stage on Bekar Street or the Beşiktaş branch.
GETTING THERE
At 18 Kurabiye Street in Şehit Muhtar, Taksim. From the M2 Taksim exit, head towards İstiklal and turn into Kurabiye Street.