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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.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Meet the Author - Lost & Found in Mythology
    Meet the Author - Lost & Found in Mythology
    Tue, Oct 13
    Oct 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Private schools event
    School author signing event
  • The Loosely Bookish Pub Quiz - October
    The Loosely Bookish Pub Quiz - October
    Oct 13, 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.
  • Caroline Crowe - signed books
    Caroline Crowe - signed books
    Wed, Oct 14
    Private school event
    Oct 14, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:40 PM
    Private school event
    Author signing
  • 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.
  • Tarot Night
    Tarot Night
    Tue, Oct 27
    Bard Books
    Oct 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Bard Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    Book in for your 3-card tarot reading with @TarotWithTahlee #PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE!
  • Bàrd Book Club - October
    Bàrd Book Club - October
    Thu, Oct 29
    Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    Our flagship book club takes place on the last Thursday of each month, with a new book for you to get stuck into. e always invite the author or someone connected with the book to join us (virtually) at the start to add a new layer of understanding to the discussion.
  • Laughlines open-mic comedy - October
    Laughlines open-mic comedy - October
    Oct 30, 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 TBC. "Probably the cheapest night out in London" (said someone once).
  • Meet the Bàrd - Tareq Baconi
    Meet the Bàrd - Tareq Baconi
    Tue, Nov 03
    Nov 03, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    EXCLUSIVE pre-launch for the new Tareq Baconi book 'WHAT NOW'
  • Check Meet
    Check Meet
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Nov 05
    Bàrd Books
    Nov 05, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    NEW monthly drop-in chess night with your host Giorgio
  • Bàrd Socials
    Bàrd Socials
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Nov 06
    Bàrd Books
    Nov 06, 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
  • Picador Poetry Presents...
    Picador Poetry Presents...
    Thu, Nov 12
    Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    ...a night of performance and spoken word.
  • glut Short Prose Prize Party
    glut Short Prose Prize Party
    Fri, Nov 13
    Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    A celebration for the winner and shortlisted writers of the Glut Short Prose Prize.
  • Bard Debuts - November 2026
    Bard Debuts - November 2026
    Wed, Nov 18
    Nov 18, 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.
  • New & Noteworthy Book Club - November
    New & Noteworthy Book Club - November
    Nov 19, 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
  • Jay Verma - live
    Jay Verma - live
    Fri, Nov 20
    Bàrd Books
    Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    A night at the crossroads of jazz and folk music with pianist and songwriter Jay Verma.
  • Scratch Night
    Scratch Night
    Wed, Nov 25
    Bàrd Books
    Nov 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Bàrd Books, 341-343 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR, UK
    No Cucumbers in the Market present a night of new theatre featuring short pieces by up-and-coming actors, writers and director

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