Exclusive Venue Hire at Peckham Arches

Peckham Arches is a 200-capacity event space beneath the railway arches at Peckham Rye, combining a covered terrace, cocktail bar, on-site brewery, and taco kitchen in a venue that feels distinctly South London. The central arch houses a full dance floor, cocktail bar, DJ booth, PA system, and lighting rig — all included with hire rather than requiring additional production spend. For planners looking for creative-quarter character with genuine event infrastructure already in place, it’s a strong option at a scale that suits most corporate and private celebrations. Ground-level access from Blenheim Grove, wheelchair accessibility through both entrances, and Peckham Rye Overground station a short walk away make arrival straightforward.

The Spaces at Peckham Arches

The venue divides into three main areas. The central arch is the heart of the event space — open-plan with a dance floor, full-service cocktail bar, and a DJ booth with PA and lighting that overlooks the terrace. The gallery space sits to one side: white-washed walls, natural light through large glass double doors, a TV screen with speaker, and flexible furniture layouts that suit everything from brand activations and exhibitions to more intimate seated dinners. The large all-weather outdoor terrace — covered and heated — connects both indoor areas and operates as an event space in its own right, with capacity for the full 200 guests across indoor and outdoor zones.

Food and Drink at Peckham Arches

Two independent on-site operators handle food and drink. Bird House Brewery provides fresh tank beer brewed on the premises — a genuine selling point for events where the drinks story matters. Angeles London runs the taco kitchen, and the broader catering operation covers pizza, street food, canapés, and more formal seated dinners depending on the event format. The cocktail bar complements the brewery output, and the combination means events have varied food and drink options without needing external suppliers.

Event Formats and Hire

The flexible layout handles a wide range of formats: standing receptions across the full venue, seated dinners with banquet-style table arrangements, brand activations using the gallery’s white walls for branding, live music nights using the built-in PA, screenings, album launches, supper clubs, and wedding receptions. The terrace’s covered, heated design makes it genuinely year-round rather than a summer-only addition. Screens are available across all areas, and microphones can be provided for speeches and presentations. The licence runs to midnight, with DJs playing every Friday and Saturday. The venue is open Wednesday through Saturday and available for private hire on enquiry.