EAT & DRINK

SUB PUB
Where Cocktails, Culture, and Karaköy Fuse

Tucked just inside the entrance of Sub Karaköy Hotel, Sub Pub isn’t just any hotel bar it’s the front door to Istanbul’s most iconic hospitality collective. A bold meeting point where mixology meets modern art, where the music is always on, and the crowd is as eclectic as the city itself.

Designed with an edge that mirrors Karaköy’s industrial charm, Sub Pub brings together travelers, artists, locals, and curious wanderers over signature cocktails, rotating DJ sets, and a magnetic atmosphere that shifts effortlessly from afternoon chill to after-dark buzz. The exterior, brought to life by famed local graffiti artist Leo, sets the tone before you even step inside where the walls showcase works by New York legend Aaron Sharp Goodstone and the playlist sets the pulse of the night.

Sub Pub is more than a destination it’s a gateway. As part of a trailblazing hospitality group, it links you directly to the city’s most talked-about venues. Just around the corner, Foxy Wine Bar, crowned with a Michelin Bib Gourmand and Gault & Millau Excellent Table, celebrates seasonal dishes and natural wines in intimate style. For high energy nights, Mitte is a nightlife icon a club-meets-gallery where international DJs, avant-garde fashion, and immersive visuals earn it the Gastronomy Pearl Award and cult status among Istanbul’s trendsetters. And then there’s Zeffirino a legendary name in Italian cuisine with over 80 years of culinary history. With its Ligurian roots and timeless elegance, it adds depth and heritage to the group’s diverse character.

Whether you’re warming up for a night at Mitte, wrapping up dinner at Zeffirino, or just soaking in the buzz of Karaköy, Sub Pub is your portal into the city’s most dynamic experiences. Come for the drinks, stay for the vibe this is where Istanbul’s nights begin.