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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

  • New & Noteworthy Book Club - September
    New & Noteworthy Book Club - September
    Sep 10, 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
  • Meet the Bàrd - Ryan Schulte + Peter Scalpello + Friends
    Meet the Bàrd - Ryan Schulte + Peter Scalpello + Friends
    Sep 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    Join Ryan Schulte, Peter Scalpello, and Friends for a night of poetry and prose to celebrate their new books out this year from Queer Indie Presses.
  • 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.
  • WRITE HUMAN: Build Your Literary Toolkit
    WRITE HUMAN: Build Your Literary Toolkit
    Sep 30, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    Part One: Voice & Characterisation with Saskia Sarginson and the Blue Pencil Agency
  • A Bàrd Salon
    A Bàrd Salon
    Wed, Sep 30
    St Barnabas Church
    Sep 30, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    St Barnabas Church, E3 5TG
    Join comedian Joe Haddad, poets Haia Mohammed and Sarona Abuaker as well as authors Elias Jahshan, Ibtisam Azem and Amy Abdelnoor for a celebration of Palestinian literature and culture at St Barnabas Church, Roman Road
  • Bàrd Socials
    Bàrd Socials
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Oct 02
    Bàrd Books
    Oct 02, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    Join us the first Friday of every month for late night opening with cocktails, snacks, great tunes and some bookish (or not bookish) chat - your choice
  • Bitesize Book Club - October
    Bitesize Book Club - October
    Sun, Oct 11
    Oct 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    Short on time, big on ideas? Bite Size Book Club is for you. Hosted in our cozy back room on a Sunday afternoon, we dive into novellas under 150 pages—perfect for lighter reading with all the depth. With Sarah ​
  • New & Noteworthy Book Club - October
    New & Noteworthy Book Club - October
    Oct 15, 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 - October 2026
    Bard Debuts - October 2026
    Wed, Oct 21
    Oct 21, 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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