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No 1 Cocktail Bar venue
Asmalımescit / Şehbender Sokak · Beyoğlu

No 1 Cocktail Bar

Bars & Pubs

Opening hoursDaily: 11:00–04:00
Price level$$
Entry & reservations
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There is no door ticket. Small groups may walk in; phone reservations help on Fridays and Saturdays or for large tables.

Google rating
4.5 / 5 · 701 reviewsGoogle Maps

EDITOR'S REVIEW

Get to know the venue before you go

No 1 Cocktail Bar pairs Asmalımescit's busy streets with an intimate cocktail bar where dancing is possible. Signature recipes and music that rises through the night work for a quiet start or a livelier continuation.

Music & programme

Pop, dance, R&B and familiar singalong hits vary with the hour. DJs become more prominent late at night and play throughout the week; occasional nights add a guest singer or special performance.

Atmosphere

A bar counter and closely spaced tables fill most of the small room on Şehbender Street. A few outdoor tables join the Asmalımescit street life. More guests stand inside after midnight.

Concept

A cocktail-led bar with street seating, DJ music and a small space that opens up to dancing. Asmalımescit's social energy outside complements the intimate interior.

Guest profile

Young adults visiting bars in Asmalımescit, tourists, couples and groups seeking a more personal cocktail bar than a large club.

Dress code

Comfortable city clothes are enough for this everyday stop after dinner in Asmalımescit.

Customer Review Summary

No 1 Cocktail Bar receives positive feedback from many visitors for its diverse cocktails with well-balanced alcohol content, generous complimentary treats, and a warm atmosphere that accommodates music requests. Staff members are generally described as friendly, quick, and helpful with drink recommendations. However, the billing process stands out as a major issue; multiple reviews report discrepancies between advertised prices and the final bill, undisclosed service charges, and high-value billing errors. There are also serious—though less frequent—complaints regarding hygiene in the bar and kitchen areas. The quality of the food is not quite on par with the cocktails. It is advisable to verify order prices beforehand and carefully check the bill.

WHO IT SUITS

Is this venue right for you?

For trying a signature cocktail, feeling the street atmosphere and joining the music later.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

Open until 04:00, central location, customisable cocktails, friendly service and a small room whose energy rises quickly.

NOTE

Before your visit

No 1 has few tables. Arrive early or ask about a table before weekends for more choice. First-time guests might try the flaming sour-cherry cocktail among the featured recipes or ask the bartender to choose for their taste.

GETTING THERE

Getting to the venue

At 4 Şehbender Street in Asmalımescit, a few minutes on foot from Tünel Square or the Beyoğlu exit of M2 Şişhane. Because the street is narrow, a taxi drop-off on Meşrutiyet Avenue is practical.