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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

  • Laughlines open-mic comedy - May
    Laughlines open-mic comedy - May
    May 29, 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 Limahl Germain "Probably the cheapest night out in London" (said someone once).
  • TESTING GROUND - open mic poetry and performance
    TESTING GROUND - open mic poetry and performance
    Jun 03, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    Join us for June's night of open-mic poetry and music from the team behind 'Off The Chest' Featuring headline Kofi Achina.
  • Shadow Thieves - private school event
    Shadow Thieves - private school event
    Thu, Jun 04
    Private school event
    Jun 04, 2026, 9:00 AM
    Private school event
    Author assembly and signing with Peter Burns
  • MEET THE BÀRD: Meena Kandasamy
    MEET THE BÀRD: Meena Kandasamy
    Jun 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    In conversation with Moya Lothian-Mclean
  • Dead Bàrd Supper Society
    Dead Bàrd Supper Society
    Thu, Jun 11
    Jun 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    Pairing two authors in a conversation revolving around a particular deceased author, their body of work and their influence on current writers. With supper included!
  • The Loosely Bookish Pub Quiz - June
    The Loosely Bookish Pub Quiz - June
    Jun 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    A special edition of the Loosely Bookish Pub Quiz on Bloomsday - an annual festival celebrated on June 16th to honour Irish author James Joyce and commemorate the events of his novel, Ulysses
  • Bard Debuts - June 2026
    Bard Debuts - June 2026
    Wed, Jun 17
    Bàrd Books
    Jun 17, 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.
  • MEET THE BÀRD: Ben Pester + Keith Ridgway
    MEET THE BÀRD: Ben Pester + Keith Ridgway
    Jun 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    In conversation with Barry Pierce
  • Meet the Bàrd - Daisy Johnson in conversation with Sophie Mackintosh
    Meet the Bàrd - Daisy Johnson in conversation with Sophie Mackintosh
    Jul 02, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
  • MEET THE BÀRD: Dara Klein
    MEET THE BÀRD: Dara Klein
    Tue, Jul 14
    Jul 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    A conversation and pasta-masterclass!
  • A Bàrd Salon: Pride in Writing
    A Bàrd Salon: Pride in Writing
    Date and time is TBD
    Date and time is TBD
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    Presented by Hachette Pride

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