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John the Unicorn

Pub

#87 of 4538 Party venues in London
#81 of 2397 30th Birthday Party venues in Central London
  5 reviews  – 
157-159 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4TL –
Peckham Rye Station (0.1 mi)
From £50
hire fee + min. spend
Up to 30
seats
Up to 125
standing
Venue offers catering
Italian
cuisine
Parking available
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Excellent communication - 4/5
2 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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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
125 standing
The Blessing is an Event Space in John the Unicorn, a semi-private room identified by a custom neon name sign that marks a distinct hire area. Design: The room has exposed brick walls, dark timber floorboards and a low industrial ceiling that create an intimate, compact interior. The space includes painted panelling and framed prints that reinforc...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £100 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Enquire now
Conservatory at John the Unicorn

Conservatory
Conservatory
·
Semi-private area
15 seats
40 standing
Conservatory is a semi-private lounge area in John the Unicorn characterised by relaxed, lived-in seating and exposed, industrial-style finishes. Design: The Conservatory presents a raw, industrial character with pale plaster walls, exposed pipework and a concrete floor. The Conservatory combines timber tables and upholstered sofas to create a cas...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £50 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.8
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
4 recent guests highly rated amenities, location and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.8
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.0

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

ES
Emma S.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 100 guests · October 2026 · The Blessing

The space is great, really works for private events. Jake as very helpful and really friendly. The new kitchen's food was really tasty and the chef was flexible for our needs. The music system works perfectly for a private DJ. Really happy!

At times the communication was a bit slow.

5.0
EA
Emily A.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · June 2026 · The Blessing

The staff were really helpful in sorting out any enquiries or issues. I liked the size of the venue, the drinks and food were great!

Staff were helpful, but I found myself chase around for things to be sorted. The kitchen closed at 9pm, and the food took a while to come out.

4.7
TK
Toby K.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 50 guests · December 2025 · The Blessing

It was the perfect spot for my 30th right in the centre of Peckham with a great space for us to party and play our own music all night! Great to have our own bar too which kept the party together Loved the Photo Booth too!

We had a few people sneak into the party earlier on as it’s not totally separate - not a criticism just something to consider!

5.0
DJ
Daniel J.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · December 2025 · The Blessing

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
8:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee
The Blessing
8:00 – 23:00
from £100–£250 min. spend
Conservatory
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee
Tuesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee
The Blessing
8:00 – 23:00
from £100–£250 min. spend
Conservatory
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee
Wednesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee
The Blessing
8:00 – 23:00
from £100–£250 min. spend
Conservatory
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee
Thursday
8:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee
The Blessing
8:00 – 23:00
from £100–£250 min. spend
Conservatory
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee
Friday
8:00 – 1:00
from £50 hire fee
The Blessing
8:00 – 1:00
from £100–£750 min. spend
Conservatory
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee
Saturday
8:00 – 1:00
from £50 hire fee
The Blessing
8:00 – 1:00
from £250–£1750 min. spend
Conservatory
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee
Sunday
8:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee
The Blessing
8:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
Conservatory
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

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 125
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.

Usually booked for
Party

Typically for 40-50 guests and costs about £100.

"I liked the size of the venue, the drinks and food were great!"

- Emily A. Jun 2026

Usually booked for
30th Birthday Party

Typically for 40-80 guests and costs about £150.

"The space is great, really works for private events. Jake as very helpful and really friendly."

- Emma S. Nov 2026

FAQ

Yes. There is a back-stair access route to the smoking area, and some of the area can be cordoned off. Vaping is permitted indoors.

Yes, guests are encouraged to bring in a birthday cake.

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 40 guests: £300

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.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Emma S. rated it 5/5 stars
    'The space is great, really works for private events. Jake as very helpful and really friendly. The new kitchen's food was really tasty and the chef was flexible for our needs. The music system works perfectly for a private DJ. Really happy!'
  • Toby K. rated it 5/5 stars
    'It was the perfect spot for my 30th right in the centre of Peckham with a great space for us to party and play our own music all night! Great to have our own bar too which kept the party together Loved the Photo Booth too!'

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