Peckham Arches is a covered and heated bar and event space beneath Peckham Rye station in South East London. It takes up to 350 guests, with a main space for 300 standing or 150 seated and a pool room for 70 standing or 40 seated. It is used for company parties, team activities, brand activations, launches and large group bookings.
Seminars and company events
The venue lists corporate activities, brand activations, screenings, album launches and Christmas parties among its uses. It is a social and activation venue rather than a conference room: there is no plenary room or meeting package on the official site. Equipment mentioned includes an integrated PA system, a hi-fi PA, TVs and backline, which suits a company screening, a talk, a quiz or a live music night.
The site also names events and workshops the team can facilitate: talks, charity fundraisers, quiz nights, markets, pop-ups, kitchen takeovers, comedy nights, karaoke, wreath making, candle making, sip and paint and community meet-ups. For a team day or an away evening, that range is the main reason to consider the place.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are not listed. Birthdays and celebrations are, and the main space can be laid out with a mix of high and trestle tables, so a large private party works. Confirm with the team if you plan a wedding reception.
Rooms and capacities
The Main Space is covered and heated in winter, so guests can eat and drink in the open air all year. It holds 300 standing or 150 seated. It has a cocktail bar, an open air kitchen, a DJ booth overlooking the terrace, heaters and a flexible layout.
The Pool Room opens off the main space through the archway. It is a smaller room with several small tables and a pool table, and it holds 70 standing or 40 seated. Heaters are installed, and a TV and a PA system can be added. The venue suggests it for casual drinks, live music, workshops and dates.
The two spaces together give the stated total capacity of 350.
Catering
Food is by Angeles, which serves tacos and burritos. The team offers the standard menu with seasonal specials, or a tailored menu depending on the event. The drinks list includes cocktails, tank beer from Bird House Brewery, wine, and low and no alcohol beers such as Lucky Saint and Guinness 0.0. House red, white and prosecco are available on request.
History and setting
The venue sits under the railway arches of Peckham Rye station, at ground level, on Blenheim Grove opposite All Saints Church. It is part of a small group of venues that also includes The Hawk's Nest, Bird House Brewery and The Bush Tavern. It is open Wednesday to Sunday and is available for private hire.
Getting there
Peckham Rye station is directly above the venue, and the official site describes it as well connected to the rest of London. The entrance is on Blenheim Grove. For bookings, write to reservations@peckhamarches.com or call 020 3780 5194.
