A cocktail bar with globe pendant lights, a long wooden bar, and bench seating at AGL // Angel.
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Wedding 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.

Usually booked for

30th Birthday Party

Typically for 95-105 guests and costs about £250.

"I like the efficiency of the staff and the location..."

- CleoPatra D. Oct 2026

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main 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.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 10 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 (TENs) 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

(56 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

CD
CleoPatra D.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 100 guests · September 2026

I like the efficiency of the staff and the location

5.0
MH
Manav H.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 50 guests · September 2026

Fantastic venue in terms of space, lighting, bartender service, microphone and sound quality. All guests praised the venue and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

5.0
DT
David T.
Verified review
Party · 145 guests · September 2026

great venue amazing staff

5.0
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

FAQ

Yes, external karaoke machines are permitted at the venue.

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

Yes, it is free to play your favourite playlist.

Yes, clients are welcome to decorate the venue.

Yes, a microphone is available.

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Response rate: 100%

About AGL // Angel

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