A cocktail bar with dark walls, globe pendant lighting, a long bar counter, and wooden tables at AGL // Angel.
A cocktail bar with globe pendant lighting, dark wood barstools, and low tables at AGL // Angel.
A cocktail bar with globe pendant lights, a long wooden bar, and bench seating at AGL // Angel.
A cocktail bar with pendant lighting, a long bar counter, and high stools at AGL // Angel.

AGL // Angel

Cocktail Bar

#1 of 296 Party venues in Islington Borough
#1 of 90 Live Music venues in Islington Borough
  43 reviews  – 
45 Essex Road, London, N1 2SF –
Angel Station (0.4 mi)
From £10
hire fee
Up to 80
seats
Up to 145
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at AGL // Angel

Entire Venue at AGL // Angel
Entire Venue
Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
80 seats
145 standing
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 — ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £10 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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The Bar at AGL // Angel
The Bar
Cocktail Bar
·
Private space
40 seats
90 standing
Behind the bar, classic drinks are reworked with a few unexpected twists, both in flavour and presentation, while still feeling familiar. More than anything, it’s the atmosphere that stands out. The space is intimate and well put together, making it a good option for groups who want something a bit more considered than a standard bar booking.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £10 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Party Canapés & Bowls – Entire Venue – 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
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

5.0
9 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
9 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.9
Communication
5.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
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Unver K.
Verified review
Live Music · 100 guests · May 2026 · Entire Venue
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 · Entire Venue
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 · Entire Venue
Amazing venue, great staff, perfect night!
5.0
EJ
Esther J.
Verified review
Party · 55 guests · April 2026 · The Bar
Best party location in London. Thank you for making our birthday party a dream come true. All our guests loved it and couldn’t believe we found such a perfect venue in London! Thank you so much.
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
16:00 – 3:00
from £17–£25 hire fee per hour
The Bar
16:00 – 3:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
16:00 – 3:00
from £17 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
16:00 – 3:00
from £17–£25 hire fee per hour
The Bar
16:00 – 3:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
16:00 – 3:00
from £17 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
16:00 – 3:00
from £17–£25 hire fee per hour
The Bar
16:00 – 3:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
16:00 – 3:00
from £17 hire fee per hour
Thursday
16:00 – 3:00
from £20–£30 hire fee per hour
The Bar
16:00 – 3:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
16:00 – 3:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Friday
16:00 – 3:00
from £20–£30 hire fee per hour
The Bar
16:00 – 3:00
from £30 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
16:00 – 3:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Saturday
16:00 – 3:00
from £25–£35 hire fee per hour
The Bar
16:00 – 3:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
16:00 – 3:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Sunday
16:00 – 3:00
from £10 hire fee per hour
The Bar
16:00 – 3:00
from £10 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
16:00 – 3:00
from £10 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 13 verified users

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 145
standing
Up to 80
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About AGL // Angel

AGL // Angel is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

AGL is Angel’s cocktail hideaway, set up as a sleek late-night space with a slightly different take on drinks. The menu reworks familiar cocktails with a more experimental approach.

The space itself is more intimate than a typical bar, which works well for private parties. It has a good balance of atmosphere and privacy, so groups can celebrate without feeling cut off from the energy of the night.

It’s especially suited to birthdays, whether it’s a smaller gathering or a full takeover. With a late licence until 3am, there’s plenty of time to settle in and let the night unfold without rushing.

FAQ

Yes, guests can bring outside food into the venue, but the chef would need to be bought out because of the venue’s exclusive agreement with them. The venue would not be willing to pay that fee.

Yes, the tab amount and time limit are entirely up to you and simply need to be mentioned to the event planner.

Yes, the venue policy is 21+, but the policy is flexible.

No, the guest list has no impact on the quote, provided the venue’s capacity of 145 is not exceeded.

At AGL // Angel, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at AGL // Angel:

  • Entire Venue hosting 30 guests: £1101.04
  • The Bar hosting 30 guests: £1204.88

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

AGL // Angel is located at 45 Essex Road, in Angel, London. The nearest metro station is Angel Station.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Molly S. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Amazing venue, great staff, perfect night!'
  • Amna N. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Hosted a film screening here and everything was super smooth from start to finish. The staff were incredibly supportive and made the whole event easy. Can’t wait to come back for cocktails!'

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