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Bard Books Store Front

More than just a book shop

BÀRD BOOKS is more than just a bookshop. Alongside the carefully curated bookshelves, it’s a place you can pop in for a coffee or pastry; somewhere to meet friends, make friends, do some work, read a book, write a book, listen to authors, hear some music – just escape. Bookshops are third spaces; “much-loved local haunts that are neither home nor the workplace, but which we rely on for a sense of community and everyday socialising… the lifeblood of our high streets and fundamental to our mental health.” [ROMAN ROAD LDN]. In the evening, the lights dim, and books provide the backdrop for a glass of something deliciously chilled.

LOOKING FOR A BOOK? Browse the shelves or grab one of our team for some recommendations.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • POSTPONED Meet the CLOWNS
    POSTPONED Meet the CLOWNS
    Thu, Jul 16
    Jul 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    In this anthology of poetry, fiction, screenplay, and more, writers explore and explode the archetype of the CLOWN in all of its humiliating, earnest, magical, subversive glory.
  • The Loosely Bookish Pub Quiz - July
    The Loosely Bookish Pub Quiz - July
    Jul 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    Yet another edition of the Loosely Bookish Pub Quiz. Respect to be gained. Prizes to be won.
  • Bard Debuts - July 2026
    Bard Debuts - July 2026
    Wed, Jul 22
    Bàrd Books
    Jul 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    Imagine a night of speed dating except the people selling themselves are the newest authors on the scene. JOIN US for the latest edition of a monthly night celebrating debut authors. Meet the faces behind the work as they each take the stage for 10 minutes to present their work.
  • Laughlines open-mic comedy - July
    Laughlines open-mic comedy - July
    Jul 31, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    Monthly open-mic comedy night hosted by Jess Carrivick ( ☆☆☆☆☆ 2024 Edinburgh Fringe, BAFTA Rocliffe shortlist writer) with headline act Samira Banks. "Probably the cheapest night out in London" (said someone once).
  • A Bàrd Salon: Pride in Writing
    A Bàrd Salon: Pride in Writing
    Aug 06, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    Hachette Pride have partnered with Bard Books for Pride in Writing 2026: a night celebrating queer writing across Hachette. Join us for an incredible and illuminating evening celebrating LGBTQIA+ writers, with two panels on ‘Queering the Genre’ and ‘Queer Lives’ followed by a book signing.
  • New & Noteworthy Book Club - August
    New & Noteworthy Book Club - August
    Aug 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    Dissect the discourse. An incisive look at the most talked-about novels of the moment. Examining not just the works themselves, but the conversations, controversies, and critiques they spark. With Barry
  • Bard Debuts - September 2026
    Bard Debuts - September 2026
    Wed, Sep 16
    Sep 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    Imagine a night of speed dating except the people selling themselves are the newest authors on the scene. JOIN US for the latest edition of a monthly night celebrating debut authors. Meet the faces behind the work as they each take the stage for 10 minutes to present their work.

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