An event space in a pub with exposed brick walls, string lights, velvet seating, and wooden floors at John the Unicorn.

John the Unicorn

Pub

#26 of 226 30th Birthday Party venues in Southwark Borough
  1 review  – 
157-159 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4TL –
Peckham Rye Station (0.1 mi)
From £250
min. spend
Up to 30
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
Italian
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at John the Unicorn

The Blessing at John the Unicorn
The Blessing
Event Space
·
Private space
30 seats
80 standing
The Blessing - your next party awaits! Not only do we have a private room there's also: - A semi private bar - Sound system - Freedom to deck out the room how you'd like - Access to play your own music via playlist, DJ or live band - Great location We are perfect for any type of event from birthdays, weddings, dinners, meetings, whatever you hav...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £250 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Reviews and ratings

5.0
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
1 recent guest highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
DJ
Daniel J.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · December 2025
Great space, accommodating staff and lovely atmosphere. Also very affordable drinks!
No concerns at all, had a great time!
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
16:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
The Blessing
16:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
Tuesday
16:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
The Blessing
16:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
Wednesday
16:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
The Blessing
16:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
Thursday
16:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
The Blessing
16:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
Friday
16:00 – 1:00
from £750 min. spend
The Blessing
16:00 – 1:00
from £750 min. spend
Saturday
14:00 – 1:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Blessing
14:00 – 1:00
from £2000 min. spend
Sunday
Closed
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

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 80
standing
Up to 30
seats
In-house catering
Italian
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About John the Unicorn

John the Unicorn is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The iconic John the Unicorn is a Peckham classic, with a laid-back, friendly atmosphere and a rotating kitchen of the best in street food. Expect irreverent events, tasty food and fantastic cocktails - just the combo for a brilliant night out.

With spaces both downstairs and upstairs, John the Unicorn has plenty of bookable spaces for you and your friends. Eclectic decor and a warm welcome give this venue a home-away-from-home feel.

FAQ

Cancellations up to 24 hours from event start time will receive a full refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At John the Unicorn, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at John the Unicorn:

  • The Blessing hosting 30 guests: £1011.76

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

John the Unicorn is located at 157-159 Rye Lane, in Peckham, London. The nearest metro station is Peckham Rye Station.

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