Bar Silver (Formerly Ladybird Bar) – Angel’s Vinyl Lounge, Live Music Bar & Late-Night Venue
Looking for a late-night bar in Angel that serves exceptional cocktails, great music and a proper night-out atmosphere until the early hours? Bar Silver is Islington’s vinyl lounge, live music bar and late-night venue, located on Upper Street in the heart of Angel.
Built around cocktails, records, DJs, live music and late-night energy, Bar Silver is a space for people who want more than just another bar. Whether you’re joining us for after-work drinks, a date night, a birthday, a private booking or a full late-night session, we bring together quality drinks, warm service and music-led atmosphere across two unique spaces.
Upstairs, Bar Silver Vinyl Lounge offers a stylish but welcoming cocktail bar experience, with curated records, great drinks and a soundtrack that moves from laid-back listening to late-night energy. Downstairs, The Vault is our underground event space, hosting DJs, live acts, promoters, parties and community-led music nights.
Our drinks menu features signature cocktails, premium serves, mocktails, wines, beers, ciders, seltzers and speciality shots, with classics available on request. From fruit-led crowd pleasers to stronger late-night serves, every drink is built to match the mood of the room.
Our weekly offers make Bar Silver perfect for groups, dates and spontaneous nights out:
Happy Hour available throughout the week, with extended hours for table bookings.
50% off the total bill for bookings of 6 or more between 6pm and 9pm.
Student offers, birthday bookings and late-night event deals available on selected nights.
At the weekend, Bar Silver turns the energy up even higher. We stay open until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays, making us one of Angel’s go-to late-night venues for anyone who wants to keep the night going after midnight. After 11pm, the atmosphere shifts into full party mode, with DJs and curated music bringing The Vault and Vinyl Lounge to life.
From R&B, disco, funk, house and garage to Afro-house, Amapiano, trance, live music and vinyl-led sessions, no two nights at Bar Silver feel the same. We are a home for music lovers, late-night drinkers, promoters, DJs, artists and anyone looking for a venue with character.
Whether you’re searching for one of the best late-night bars in Angel, a cocktail bar in Islington, a live music venue on Upper Street, a private hire space, or somewhere to keep the party going until the early hours, Bar Silver is built for nights that start with one drink and end much later than planned.
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 17:00 | 2:00 | |
| Tuesday | 17:00 | 2:00 | |
| Wednesday | 17:00 | 2:00 | |
| Thursday | 17:00 | 2:00 | |
| Friday | 17:00 | 4:00 | |
| Saturday | 16:00 | 4:00 | |
| Sunday | 17:00 | 2:00 |
Address
Bar Silver, 70, Upper Street, Angel, N1 0NY
Area
Angel
Nearest Station
Angel (Tube)
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
Capacity Standing |
Cost | Min spend Midweek* |
Min spend Weekend* |
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| The Vault | Basement Space | 30 | 100 | - | - | - | |
The Vault Venue HireThe Vault is Bar Silver’s underground event space, located beneath our vinyl lounge on Upper Street in Angel. Designed for DJs, live music, promoter-led nights, private parties and late-night events, The Vault offers a dedicated space for organisers who want to create something with energy, identity and atmosphere. With an underground feel and a stronger event focus, The Vault is ideal for club nights, live performances, showcases, launch parties, student events, birthdays, community music projects and recurring promoter concepts. It is a space built for movement, music and late-night crowds. The Vault works especially well for organisers who want to bring their own audience, develop a regular night or host a one-off event in a central Islington venue without the pressure of a traditional blank-canvas hire. For the right concept, we are open to flexible arrangements, including low-hire-fee or no-hire-fee options based on expected bar spend, event quality and long-term potential. Suitable ForDJ nights Music & Event StyleThe Vault is a music-led space and is suited to events across a wide range of genres, including R&B, soul, funk, disco, house, garage, Afro-house, Amapiano, trance, live bands, acoustic acts and curated underground music nights. We are particularly interested in events that have a clear concept, a reliable audience and a professional approach to promotion. The strongest events in The Vault are well-branded, well-promoted and built around a crowd that suits the venue. Why Hire The Vault?The Vault gives promoters, DJs, artists and event organisers a ready-made underground venue in Angel with bar service, late-night potential and a strong music identity. It is ideal for people who want to build a night, test a concept, grow a community or host a private event in a space that already feels like a proper venue. With Bar Silver upstairs, guests also benefit from a full cocktail bar environment before, during or after the event, giving the venue a stronger overall experience than a single-room hire. What We Can ProvideUnderground event space What We Look ForWe are looking to work with promoters, DJs, bands, artists, collectives and event organisers who can bring a strong concept and help drive attendance through ticket sales, guestlist, social media, mailing lists, artist followings or community reach. We are open to one-off events, but we are especially interested in building long-term relationships with organisers who want to create regular nights at The Vault. To enquire about hiring The Vault, please send your event concept, preferred date, expected attendance, music style, timings, ticketing plans and any technical requirements. The Vault at Bar Silver |
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| Bar Silver | Venue Hire | 50 | 100 | - | - | - | |
Bar Silver Venue HireBar Silver is Angel’s vinyl lounge, cocktail bar and late-night music venue, located on Upper Street in the heart of Islington. Our upstairs space is designed for stylish drinks, curated music, intimate gatherings and social events with character. Built around cocktails, vinyl, warm service and a music-led atmosphere, Bar Silver is ideal for guests who want something more distinctive than a standard bar booking. Whether you are planning after-work drinks, a birthday, a networking event, a brand gathering, a listening session, a private celebration or an early-evening party, Bar Silver offers a relaxed but premium setting with everything already in place. The space works well for semi-private hire, private bookings, drinks receptions, social mixers, small performances, acoustic sessions, vinyl-led events and music-focused gatherings. With its cocktail bar setting and late-night identity, Bar Silver is perfect for events that begin with conversation and drinks, then naturally build into something more energetic as the night goes on. Suitable ForBirthday celebrations Why Hire Bar Silver?Bar Silver gives organisers a ready-made cocktail bar environment with a strong identity, central Angel location and late-night potential. The space is stylish, intimate and atmospheric, making it ideal for groups who want a venue that already feels special without needing heavy decoration or production. Guests can enjoy signature cocktails, premium serves, mocktails, wines, beers, ciders, seltzers and speciality shots, with a team that understands late-night service and music-led events. For the right booking or event concept, we are open to flexible hire arrangements depending on the date, timings, expected attendance and bar spend. What We Can ProvideCentral Angel / Upper Street location Best ForBar Silver is best suited to stylish social events, drinks-led bookings, intimate music concepts and private gatherings that need atmosphere, good service and a late-night edge. To enquire about hiring Bar Silver, please send your preferred date, timings, expected number of guests, event type and any music or setup requirements. Bar Silver |
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
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