Taproomx is a craft beer gastropub on Jurnal Sokak in Asmali Mescit, Beyoglu. It pours its own Somx brews next to rotating guest taps. The tap list changes often, so ask what is fresh.
The taproom sits at Jurnal Sk. No:4 in Asmali Mescit, the same Beyoglu lane network that fills with bars after dark, per Nova Circle. It reads as a pub first and a gastropub second.
The beer is the headline. The house Somx line anchors the menu, joined by guest taps that rotate through different styles, so the list rarely looks the same twice.
Regulars praise the range and the recommendations. Recent Google Maps reviews call out a bartender who steers newcomers through the styles, and Everybody Hates A Tourist ranks it among the city's better craft stops.
A sampler set lets drinkers try several pours, though reviewers note it is worth choosing a couple of styles you like rather than working through everything at once.
The kitchen plays a supporting role. Pub plates back the beer rather than competing with it, which keeps the focus on the taps.
Pricing sits at $$ for Istanbul, fair for imported and house craft in a central spot. The room works for a small group or a solo pint.
Asmali Mescit makes the location easy. The taproom sits steps from Istiklal and the meyhane lanes, so it slots into a wider Beyoglu night.
The bar lists its current pours and events on its own site, which is the quickest check before a visit.
First-timers should ask the bartender what landed this week, start with one house Somx pour, then branch into a guest tap. Standing at the bar gets the best guidance.
The Somx house line sets the tone. Brewed for the bar, it gives the menu a backbone that the rotating guest taps build around.
The tap wall rewards repeat visits. Because the guest list turns over, the styles on offer shift week to week, from lighter ales to darker pours.
Service leans on guidance. Reviewers credit the staff with steering newcomers through unfamiliar styles, which lowers the risk of a blind order.
The room reads as a pub first. Wood, taps, and a casual layout keep it relaxed, suited to a few rounds rather than a special occasion.
Asmali Mescit puts it in the thick of the scene. Steps from Istiklal, it sits a short walk from meyhanes and other bars for a wider night.
Food supports the beer rather than starring. Pub plates round out a session, which keeps the focus on what is pouring.
The format suits both solo and group visits. A single drinker can lean on the bar staff, while a group can work through a sampler together.
The bar draws a craft-minded crowd. Regulars come for the rotating list rather than a single house pour, which keeps the conversation focused on what is new on tap.
For a first visit, the move is to ask what landed this week, take one house Somx pour, then branch into a guest tap on the staff's advice.
Taproomx belongs on any honest list of the best craft beer bars in Istanbul. Our Istanbul bar guide covers the rest of the city, and the craft beer guide ranks rooms worldwide.
Best for a rotating tap list, knowledgeable pours, and a central base for a crawl. Skip it if the plan is cocktails or a quiet, seated dinner.
What to order
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House Somx pour
The in-house brewery line
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Guest tap
Rotates by week
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Sampler
A few styles, chosen with help
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IPA
Ask which is freshest
