Artist Pub

Turkish and international pop, upbeat dance tracks and familiar night-time hits give the pub its energetic side. The beat comes forward on DJ nights; on other days the selection leaves room for conversation. The DJ booth operates Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, with sets from 21:00 to 02:00; house pop and dance playlists play on the remaining days.

Dark wooden bar surfaces, warm amber light, leather seating, wall-mounted screens and compact tables near the counter create a contemporary pub interior. Once the DJ starts, red-orange lighting and the crowd around the tables make the room livelier.

A gastropub combining a broad drinks service, pub dishes and tables with DJs on selected days. Food and drink take priority earlier; music and socialising later.

Young adults from İdealtepe and Maltepe, after-work visitors, groups enjoying the DJ from a table, couples and people ending a seafront walk at a pub.

Relaxed but considered city clothes suit the pub: jeans, a T-shirt, shirt, dress or clean sneakers. Formal nightclub attire is not expected.

In Artist Pub's brick-textured interior, the large bar sign and illuminated shelves catch the eye. The crowd gathers around someone carrying a glowing object. Once seated, people share a basket of snacks and small pots of sauce. Colours falling across the wooden surfaces and glass enliven this animated pub gathering.

Artist Pub in İdealtepe garners strong reviews for its warm pub atmosphere, weekend DJ sets, cleanliness, and energetic music. The food, cocktails, and service are well-regarded, with the staff's friendly demeanor and the venue's good value for money standing out. It is considered a suitable spot for conversation, watching matches, and dining, as well as for socializing later in the evening. Negative experiences are limited: there were reports of food arriving very late—even during quiet periods—forcing a group to rush to make it to a subsequent event. In one instance, a different item was served instead of the requested cheese. Those with limited time for dining might find it useful to ask about service times upfront.