Engel Bar, on the mezzanine of the Royal Exchange in the City of London, hosts private dining, receptions and company parties for groups of 8 to 350 guests. Its events team works across two settings, the art deco Engel Lounge and the vaulted bar, and can bring in live music, DJs and other entertainment.
Seminars and company events
The venue handles end-of-year parties and company celebrations, from an intimate festive dinner to a full-scale staff party. The events team assists with every part of planning, from menu creation to interior dressing and entertainment. Entertainment options named on the site include live musicians, saxophonists, DJs, burlesque performers, illusionists, mahjong and poker tables, and karaoke on a 100-inch screen. The site does not describe a meeting or conference setup, so organisers who need a presentation format should ask about screens and sound. The Lounge is available for private dining and events at any time.
Rooms and capacities
The Engel Lounge overlooks the courtyard of the Royal Exchange and is decorated in an art deco style. The private dining page gives 48 seated for dining and 120 standing for cocktail parties. The Christmas page, which presents the newly renovated Lounge with red velvet and champagne-gold details, quotes 50 seated or 80 standing. Confirm the figure for your layout with the team.
Engel Bar sits beneath large arches and takes up to 150 guests standing. It is mainly open to the public, so full exclusive hire is occasional. Small groups and semi-exclusive hires are available, and the team can discuss what is possible on your date.
In total the events team handles parties from 8 to 350 guests.
Catering
Bespoke menus are created either by the Engel Bar team or by the sister restaurant Jang. Engel's everyday menu looks to the classics of Germany and Austria, with schnitzel, hot dogs and afternoon tea alongside cocktails, wine and spirits. For receptions the team lists canapés, Champagne and bespoke drinks packages. Live music can be provided on request.
History and setting
The bar presents itself as born in 1920s Berlin and raised in London. It occupies the first-floor mezzanine of the Royal Exchange, a historic building in the heart of the City. The Lounge looks over the Exchange courtyard, which gives private events a view of the building.
Getting there
The address is The Mezzanine, First Floor, Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3LQ. The venue describes itself as close to Bank station. Events enquiries go to a dedicated events team, who also provide a brochure on request.
