WHO IT SUITS
Is this venue right for you?
For Levent-area groups who want to combine an after-work meal and drinks with live music, karaoke or stand-up, choosing the format from that week's event calendar.
Levent · Şişli
JJ Pub Kanyon
Live Music Venues
Opening hoursDaily: 10:00–00:00 · Closing may vary during private events
Price level$$$
Entry & reservations
Show details
Concerts and concept parties may require a ticket or a door charge. Standing attendance is possible, but call the venue in advance to secure a comfortable booth or a table with a clear view of the stage.
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EDITOR'S REVIEW
Get to know the venue before you go
Run under the Jolly Joker brand, JJ Pub Kanyon pairs the ease of a pub with live stage performances. In Levent, it suits after-work gatherings and weekend concert plans.
Music & programme
Live acoustic Turkish pop, alternative rock and pop-rock performances alternate with DJ sets. Outside concert hours, popular remixes and lively lounge music often play. Selected dates feature Unmute live karaoke, Dejavu Turkish-pop events and TuzBiber stand-up; the weekly announcement identifies that night’s format.
Atmosphere
The comfortable interior echoes Kanyon mall’s modern architecture, with elegant wood finishes, dim neon and broad windows. When concerts or events begin, activity gathers before the stage and the room takes on a friendly, energetic club feel.
Concept
A live-performance venue combining pub food and bar service with concerts, stand-up and party programmes on selected evenings.
Guest profile
Adult groups around Levent who want to add food, drinks and a live performance to an after-work gathering.
Dress code
Levent after-work smart casual fits: a blazer, shirt, simple dress or neat sneakers.
Inside the Venue
In JJ Pub Kanyon's bar area with its large windows, a long counter, high stools and wooden surfaces stand out. From this bright corner with its bottle shelves, you move into the more subdued atmosphere of the stage framed by red curtains. The ensemble around the guitar and drums plays under red and purple lighting. A pub get-together becomes a concert evening as you draw closer to the stage.
Customer Review Summary
JJ Pub Kanyon is popular for its easily accessible location, game tables, pub atmosphere, and suitability for gatherings with friends. Hamburgers, cocktails, and certain live performances receive positive feedback, and regulars often praise the friendly staff and fast service. The experience can vary during themed nights. It is frequently noted that slow songs or tracks unsuited to the era are played at 90s-themed parties, and that the DJ does not respond to requests. Since the indoor area is often unavailable due to dance nights, guests may be forced to sit in the outdoor area, which is filled with cigarette smoke. The variety of the menu, cleanliness, and the sound system have also drawn criticism. There is a report of the same amount being charged multiple times during online payment; it is advisable to verify the event schedule and payment records.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights
A central location inside Kanyon, a programme that combines pub service with a live stage, and a room layout adaptable to different events.
NOTE
Before your visit
The calendar varies more than that of a conventional concert hall. Live karaoke, Latin dancing, stand-up and Turkish-pop nights may bring new table arrangements and door times. A daytime restaurant booking does not automatically include entry to a ticketed evening event.
GETTING THERE
Getting to the venue
JJ Pub inside Kanyon mall is connected to M2 Levent station by an underground passage. Drivers can use the mall’s covered parking and valet point.