The 411 can host product launches, conferences, album launches, parties and receptions for up to 500 standing guests when the whole venue is taken. It is an NYC-inspired bar and kitchen over three levels at 411 St John Street, in Angel, Islington, with several spaces that can also be hired separately.
Seminars and company events
The venue lists business and board meetings, conferences, press and PR events, internal bookings and menu tastings among the occasions in its enquiry form. Full venue hire gives the organizer control of the layout, the music, the screens, two private bars and the food and drink program. Seated and standing formats are both available. The events team can arrange DJs and entertainment, photography and venue theming, and it can build custom menus. It is best suited to evening events, launches and large team gatherings rather than to a quiet working day.
Weddings and receptions
The enquiry form includes weddings, pre-wedding celebrations, engagements, wakes, graduations and drinks receptions alongside the corporate options. Signature bowls and canapes are part of the drinks parties offer. For a reception, the choice is between semi-private hire of one area and exclusive hire of the whole venue.
Rooms and capacities
The venue is arranged around four named spaces: The Bar, The Lounge, The Diner and The Pool Room. Full venue hire takes over all three levels and holds 500 standing. The site offers a floor plan, a virtual tour and a downloadable brochure for planning. The enquiry form lets organizers choose a private dining room, group dining, semi-private hire or exclusive hire. Groups of fewer than 50 are asked to book a table through the usual booking button instead of an event enquiry.
Accommodation
There are no bedrooms on site. The Angel area has hotels within a short distance, and the events team can advise on the event itself.
Catering
Food and drink must be supplied by the venue. Corkage may be allowed case by case during an exclusive venue hire. The menus follow the American theme, with smash burgers, fried chicken, pizzas, nachos and wings. Private bookings are subject to a minimum food and beverage spend that depends on the date and the nature of the event, and it does not depend on the number of guests. There are no extra room hire fees unless the event runs outside business hours. A signed contract is required to confirm a private hire.
History and setting
The 411 describes itself as a slice of NYC in London. Alongside private hire, the venue runs live sport, themed party nights, bottomless brunches and a games area with pool, foosball and beer pong. The Pool Room is one of the private event spaces. Children can attend events if an adult supervises them at all times.
Getting there
The venue is at 411 St John Street, London EC1V 4AB, in the Angel area of Islington. Angel station is the closest tube stop. Contact details for the events team are on the website.
