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- Cuisine
- Bar & Meyhane
- Hours
- Tu-Su 18:00-03:00
- Reservation
- Recommended
- Rating
- ★4.5 (3,200 reviews)
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Dorock XL is Kadıköy's most beloved live music bar and meyhane, occupying a brick-walled venue on Neşet Ömer Sokak. Established as part of the Kadıköy rock scene, it hosts live bands, DJ sets and acoustic sessions almost every night of the week. The food menu covers classic meyhane staples — cold and hot meze, grilled fish, arnavut ciğeri — served alongside a serious rakı and craft beer list. The atmosphere is loud, unapologetically social and completely unpretentious. Tables are tightly packed; the music is loud enough to feel it in your chest. Best experienced late on a weeknight when the regulars arrive.
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Kadıköy's legendary rock bar and meyhane — live music almost every night, strong rakı selection and a loyal crowd that packs it out from Tuesday to Sunday.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dorock XL'de canlı müzik var mı?
Evet — Salı'dan Pazar'a neredeyse her gece canlı grup performansı, DJ seti veya akustik konser düzenlenir. Program genellikle Instagram'dan duyurulur.
Dorock XL hangi saatler açık?
Salı-Pazar 18:00-03:00 arası açık. Pazartesi kapalı.
Dorock XL'de ne yenir?
Klasik meyhane mezesi: arnavut ciğeri, deniz börülcesi salatası, midye dolma, beyaz peynir ve ızgara balık. Yemek menüsü müzik kadar iddialı değil ama kaliteli ve dürüst.
Dorock XL'de kişi başı ne kadar harcanır?
Rakı veya bira dahil kişi başı ortalama ₺500-700 arasında.
Rezervasyon gerekli mi?
Hafta sonları ve popüler konser gecelerinde rezervasyon şiddetle tavsiye edilir. Telefon: 0535 363 93 49.
Where is Dorock XL located in Istanbul?
Dorock XL is in the Kadıköy neighbourhood of Istanbul, at Caferağa Mah. Neşet Ömer Sok. No:3/C, Kadıköy.
What type of food does Dorock XL serve?
Dorock XL serves Bar & Meyhane cuisine. Known for: Arnavut Ciğeri, Kalamar Tava, Midye Dolma.
How much does it cost to eat at Dorock XL?
Dorock XL is mid-range (₺200–500/person)
What are the opening hours of Dorock XL?
Dorock XL is open Tu-Su 18:00-03:00.
Does Dorock XL take reservations?
Yes, Dorock XL accepts reservations.
What are the most popular dishes at Dorock XL?
The most popular dishes at Dorock XL are Arnavut Ciğeri, Kalamar Tava, Midye Dolma, Sucuk Izgara.
What Visitors Say
5 reviewsMark S.
Google · May 2026
Stumbled in on a Tuesday night and ended up staying until 2am. A local rock band was playing and the whole place was electric. Great rakı, solid meze, and an atmosphere you can't manufacture. The real Kadıköy.
Laura P.
Google · Apr 2026
Best night out in Istanbul. Live band, packed room, cold beer and excellent food. The arnavut ciğeri (Albanian liver) was outstanding. This place has serious soul — don't miss it if you're staying near Kadıköy.
James F.
Google · Apr 2026
Exactly what a live music bar should be. Authentic, loud, unpretentious. The meze selection was better than expected and the rakı list is impressive. Book ahead for weekends — it fills up fast.
Anna G.
Google · Mar 2026
The energy in this place is unlike anything else in Istanbul. We came for one drink and stayed for three hours. Acoustic set turned into a full band night. Staff were incredibly friendly despite the chaos. One of the highlights of our trip.
Chris B.
Google · Feb 2026
Great find in Kadıköy. Rock bar atmosphere with proper meyhane food — a rare combination. The music quality varies by night but on a good night it's exceptional. The cold meze platter is the move.
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