John The Unicorn

Description

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.

What's on

Pink Pony Club
Get down to the 'Pink Pony Club' and boogie every Saturday with rotating DJs and sing a long to all you favourite tunes on the dancefloor! ?And…

Every Saturday

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Drag Cabaret Night
Join us for a night of drag excellence! With great performances, from comedy, to dancing and even live singing. Hosted by the dragtastic UlaLah…

Friday 25th July and Friday 29th August 2025

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Offers

Offer Availability
£4.20 Pints (Tuesday - Thursday)
Treat yourself to a mid week tipple with the most affordable drinks deal in Peckham - choose from: Hepcat, Guinness, London Pilsner and Pavement Press Cider
Tuesday 16:00 – 23:00
Wednesday 16:00 – 23:00
Thursday 16:00 – 23:00
2 for £15 Cocktails
Is there anything better than one cocktail… 2 COCKTAILS FOR £15! Choose from our classic cocktail list all day, every day🍹
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Info

  • Taking Bookings
  • Dance floor
  • Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilets
  • Casual

Hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 16:00 23:00
Tuesday 16:00 23:00
Wednesday 16:00 23:00
Thursday 16:00 23:00
Friday 16:00 1:00
Saturday 14:00 1:00
Sunday 14:00 22:30

Location

Address

John The Unicorn, John The Unicorn, 157-159 Rye Lane, SE15 4TL

Area

Peckham

Nearest Station

Peckham Rye (Rail)

Menus

  • Cuisines

    This venue serves Italian and Pizza food.

Private Hire

Name Type Capacity
Seated
Capacity
Standing
Cost Min spend
Midweek*
Min spend
Weekend*
The Blessing Private Room 30 80 - 150 300

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 have planned - come along and celebrate at John the Unicorn. Available to hire Monday - Saturday with varying hire prices and minimum spends. Looking to host a more bespoke event, The Blessing is the perfect space to hold live entertainment from comedy to cabaret!

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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