A cocktail bar with globe pendant lights, a long wooden bar, and bench seating at AGL // Angel.
A cocktail bar with dark walls, globe pendant lighting, a long bar counter, and wooden tables at AGL // Angel.
A cocktail bar with pendant lighting, a long bar counter, and high stools at AGL // Angel.
A cocktail bar with a long wooden counter, shelves of liquor bottles, and bar stools at AGL // Angel.
Christmas Party offer

Entire Venue at AGL // Angel

Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
45 Essex Road, London, N1 2SF –
Angel Station (0.4 mi)
Up to 80
seats
Up to 145
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

For birthdays in particular, AGL works brilliantly. The space feels private enough for your own celebration, but still has the energy of a proper night out.

Whether you’re planning a small get-together, a bigger group, or something that starts early and runs late, it’s easy to make the night your own. With a 3am licence, there’s no need to rush — you can settle in and let the evening unfold at your pace.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Drinks menu
Drinks menu

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in a private cocktail bar with canapés and bowls—simple, ready-to-serve catering available with 7 days' notice.
Christmas Party Canapés & Bowls – Entire Venue
£300 minimum spend
• Canapés and bowl food menu for private events
• Choose up to 6 different items
• 7 days' notice required
• Platters available (sliders, crudités, cheeseboard)

CANAPÉS
1. Plantation pork sausages with smoked red pepper purée
2. Smoked salmon pitta blinis (P)
3. Mini quiche (V)
4. Portobello mushroom paté with pesto on sourdough (VEGAN)
5. Smoked mackerel paté on toasted sourdough
6. Caprese skewers

BOWL FOOD
1. Truffled mac & cheese (V)
2. Red pepper, rocket and courgetti (VEGAN)

PLATTERS
1. Crudités with hummus, guac & babaganoush (VEGAN)
2. Short rib sliders with anise ketchup
3. Pulled lamb sliders with mint & coriander yoghurt
4. Cheeseboard with preserves and biscuits

Wedding Offers

£95 hire fee
+ £750 min. spend
Celebrate your wedding reception with our Canapés & Bowls — pick up to 6 dishes; easy catering while the bar runs late.
Evenings: Mon–Wed/Sun hire £95, min spend £750; Thu hire £95, min spend £950; Fri hire £175, min spend £1250; Sat hire £275, min spend £1500.
Wedding Canapés & Bowls – Entire Venue
£300 minimum spend
• Choose up to 6 different items from the Canapés & Bowls menu
• 7 days’ notice required
• Served as bite-sized canapés, bowls and platters
• Vegetarian and vegan options available

CANAPÉS
1. Plantation Pork Sausages with Smoked Red Pepper Pureé
2. Smoked Salmon Pitta Blinis (P)
3. Mini Quiche (V)
4. Portobello Mushroom Paté with Pesto on Sourdough (VEGAN)
5. Smoked Mackerel Paté on toasted sourdough
6. Caprese Skewers

BOWL FOOD
1. Truffled Mac & Cheese (V)
2. Red Pepper, Rocket and Courgetti (VEGAN)

PLATTERS
1. Crudites with Hummus, Guac & Babaganoush (VEGAN)
2. Short Rib Sliders with Anise Ketchup
3. Pulled Lamb Sliders with Mint & Coriander Yoghurt
4. Cheeseboard with Preserves and Biscuits

Prices

Monday
16:00 – 3:00
from £17 hire fee per hour
Per hour
16:00 – 3:00
from £17 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
16:00 – 3:00
from £17 hire fee per hour
Per hour
16:00 – 3:00
from £17 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
16:00 – 3:00
from £17 hire fee per hour
Per hour
16:00 – 3:00
from £17 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
16:00 – 3:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
16:00 – 3:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
16:00 – 3:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
16:00 – 3:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
16:00 – 3:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per hour
16:00 – 3:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
16:00 – 3:00
from £10 hire fee per hour
Per hour
16:00 – 3:00
from £10 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 5 verified users

Capacity

Standing
up to 145
Dining
up to 60
Theatre
up to 80
Boardroom
up to 60
Cabaret
up to 80
U-Shaped
up to 80
Classroom
up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Paid parking facilities available nearby
DJ Equipment
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 03:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Age policy

Guest under 21 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult after 16:00

Host rules

Please see our Terms & Conditions attached to your quote

Reviews and ratings

(42 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
UK
Unver K.
Verified review
Live Music · 100 guests · May 2026
Amazing space and amazing team! Deiby really took the time to understand what sort of event and vibe we wanted, and ensured that it became a reality. Absolutely no complaints and will 100% use AGL for a future event.
5.0
R
Rachel
Verified review
Rooftop · 80 guests · July 2026
Lovely space, manager was super helpful and nice to work with, had an fantastic 30th - would hire this space again
Nothing !
4.8
MS
Molly S.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 120 guests · July 2026
Amazing venue, great staff, perfect night!
5.0
CC
Christa C.
Verified review
Party · 100 guests · April 2026
Amazing service, beautiful venue, prompt responses, lovely staff – anything you could want!
Nothing:)
5.0

FAQ

Yes, it is free to play your favourite playlist.

Yes, a microphone is available.

Yes, external karaoke machines are permitted at the venue.

Yes. Guide prices are subject to seasonal variance and demand.

Yes, photo booths are permitted.

AGL // Angel is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About AGL // Angel

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