The BSMT at The Ladybird Bar

Cocktail Bar · Semi-private area

  77 reviews  – 
70 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0NY –
Angel Station (0.3 mi)
Up to 70
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Ladybird Bar is one of one of Islington's most Iconic Nightlife Venues, hidden within this gem lies The BSMT.

The BSMT is the ideal unique space for any happening, whether that be a corporate event, promoter event, launch party, private event or creative gathering.
It's unique semi industrial vibe and charming decoration allow for the space to be dressed up to your liking or kept as it is with it's underground vibes.

As a fully stocked bar and unique private space The BSMT can be dressed to appear as a grungy urban club or a futuristic dive bar, from a cold grey room to an exciting neon & UV lights adventure. As the space is so versatile and features so many different facets, It is best to come in to see the space and it's multiple possibilities

The space fits up to 100 people and is an ideal location for a variety of events from birthday parties to promoted nights, The BSMT can be hired privately until 4am latest

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

£1400 min. spend
Whether you're marking a special occasion or simply celebrating life, The Ladybird Bar is your venue for unforgettable moments!!!

Minimum Spend calculated based on 40 People
Very Berry Cosmo Package
£30 total
• For 3 People
• Floral / Juicy / Fresh
• Stolichnaya raspberry
• Cream the mure
• Triple sec
• Lime, cranberry juice
• Sugar & egg white
Rich & Wealthy Package
£30 per person
• For 3 people
• Tropical / Citrus / Sherbet
• Stolichnaya vodka
• Sherbet
• Pineapple & mango

Prices

Monday
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Prices may vary according to the time of the year, please contact us with your requirements.
Tuesday
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Prices may vary according to the time of the year, please contact us with your requirements.
Wednesday
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Prices may vary according to the time of the year, please contact us with your requirements.
Thursday
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Prices may vary according to the time of the year, please contact us with your requirements.
Friday
20:00 – 2:00
from £800 min. spend
Per session
20:00 – 2:00
from £800 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Prices may vary according to the time of the year, please contact us with your requirements.
Saturday
20:00 – 2:00
from £800 min. spend
Per session
20:00 – 2:00
from £800 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Prices may vary according to the time of the year, please contact us with your requirements.
Sunday
20:00 – 2:00
from £800 min. spend
Per session
20:00 – 2:00
from £800 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Prices may vary according to the time of the year, please contact us with your requirements.
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Cabaret
up to 70

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Cloakroom
Dancefloor
DJ Equipment
Door Security
Late License
Private Stocked Bar
Private Underground Space
Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 21 are not allowed

Host rules

Our Door Policy is Smart Casual, We are a 21+ venue, We like people to have fun in our venue but our priority is always the safety of our staff and other customers.

For Friday's and Saturdays we have our license from 5pm until 4am, from Sunday to Thursday we are licensed from 5pm-2am

We are able to arrange for extra security for your event, and entrance into The Ladybird Bar is always at the discretion of the door and security staff. We do not allow overly drunk or disorderly people into our venue.

Reviews and ratings

(77 reviews and ratings - )

ED
Elena D.
January 2024
Bar · 35 guests
This venue was great for me and 40 friends to celebrate my birthday. We could play our own music, bring our own DJ and decorate how we wanted. The staff were very helpful and friendly when we arrived to set up and event helped with decorating. Bar service was good throughout the night, no long waits. Very memorable and fun night would definitely hire again.
We had slight problems with the sound system but eventually the owner helped out and solved the problem. Glass on the floor when we arrived but was cleaned up when we raised it
4.7
DM
Dagmawi M.
December 2023
Birthday Party · 40 guests
Habib, Kevin, Roberto, and rest of the staff were fantastic! I had a birthday event there and it was a great time.
Managers can take a while to respond sometimes.
4.8
DG
Dennis G.
November 2023
Birthday Party · 40 guests
Great venue with really nice staff. Very helpful and helped make sure it all went to plan and feel very special. Overall very positive experience.
5.0
MA
Mariana A.
November 2022
Party · 50 guests
Organised a surprise 30th birthday party for my boyfriend and the party was a huge success! The venue looked super cool and was a good size for 60 people. I wanted the party to have a club vibe and it definitely did, as there was a DJ booth and bar. Setting up the sound equipment was straightforward for my DJ friends and the sound quality was good, so many people were dancing just like I had hoped. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I was allowed to bring a cake and provide finger food (i..e crisps) for the guests, and also decorate the area with a few balloones. I also paid a fee for all the guests to receive one free cocktail, which they all loved. The location was also great. Central and very easy to get to from the tube station. Would highly recommend this venue for a big private private party.
5.0

About The Ladybird Bar

The Ladybird Bar is Unique and Iconic venue that has stood at the heart of Islington Nightlife for the past decade.

Primarily known for it's forward-thinking cocktail creations and late night parties, The Ladybird Bar's characterful interior seeps classic eclectic charm and it's European influences are not left unnoticed!

The Ladybird Bar's unique downstairs space The BSMT is it's a secret gem, a 100 capacity urban underground space decorated with neon signs, French art and it's own Miami Vice styled bunker bar create a perfect backdrop for any happening any day of the week.

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