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The Book Club
Bar, Café, and Night Club££££
Hackney, London
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out London and Londonist
"The wifi key is: thebookclub and server is the website"(5 Tips)
"Order 'The Shoreditch Twat' for a friend you don't like."(3 Tips)
"Try the Vegetarian Breakfast - Best veggie breakfast in London"(3 Tips)
"amazing hipster coffee shop in london"(7 Tips)
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Akua Obeng-FrimpongJuly 21, 2012Fantastic breakfast menu - sort yourself out the morning after with a plate of american style pancakes with bacon.
Giulio LesoOctober 23, 2013Really cool club, delicious food and great drinks! Also you can play table tennis guys
Brunch at the weekend is not only excellent, but also affordable👌🏻
Anil DoganMarch 13, 2015everybody likes the book club if you live or have lived in london, it is a must
Florent JolyNovember 2, 2014Amazing music and laid back atmosphere. With enough space to dance away!
No surprise this place has so many check-ins. It's the very heart of Shoreditch right now. Our tip is to check out the ceiling in the basement bar - made of light bulbs!
Polly WnzAugust 14, 2014A good option for a faff free weekend brunch. No queuing and some good things on the menu.
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsJuly 29, 2015There’s a full social calendar! Nearly every evening something going on Read more
Cathy ChenFebruary 13, 2018Came here for espresso martini pancakes, but they looked nothing like they did in the photo and tasted pretty bland. Note: they don’t do table service so go up to the bar to order
Good place for meetings. Good selection of drinks and food for a light bite.
Vasilis ThemelisMarch 13, 2019Table tennis (of dubious quality) is offered with £5 deposit. Good fun.
Petter PalanderJune 14, 2012Such a great place. Relaxed atmosphere, awesome food & interior. If in London go here.
Stuart CruickshankFebruary 18, 2013It continually astounds me how long it takes to get to the bar in this place. On Fri/Sat night the bar upstairs is always 5 people deep. Doesn't The Book Club want to take my money?
Antonio E.February 19, 2015Nice place with some exhibitions. Just too bad that the WIFI's connection is so bad you can't use it!
Adam ComcafeOctober 12, 2012Lovely place, always a great atmosphere and have quirky live events. Recommended.
- Nice vibe at night or good for brunch. Order 'The Shoreditch Twat' for a friend you don't like.
EmeraldStreetJuly 11, 2011It morphs from freelancer-attracting daytime space to a late-night venue with a range of talks, club nights and workshops. Read more
Suzi WaddellJanuary 11, 2018Loads of space, coffee ok. Could prob sit for hours and not be shifted on. Wifi ‘onelove’
Tim BrownNovember 22, 2010Loved the bar upstairs and the lightbulb ceiling! Was introduced to some funky Eastern European house tunes!! A must!
Rhea O'ConnorMarch 14, 2010I would suggest the smoked salmon and eggs if you want a lite bite. It didn't disappoint. Great place to sit and work. They've got good tunes to keep you motivated.
Excellent hang out place in london, and the ping pong table ignites some very interesting challenges.
The nachos are the best you will ever have in your entire lifetime.
Kate TurgooseJune 20, 2011Very hipster-y but lovely and filling food for not too bad cost wise. Worth checking out if you're in the area. Read more
Jonas WendlerMarch 30, 2014Went there because of all the recommendations, but was slightly disappointed. The music was decent, but it takes ages to get a drink or use the restrooms. The hipster vibe simply attracts, I suppose.
PikSeptember 5, 2011I love this place! The music is always great. Try the Don't Go to Dalston if you like gin.
Katerina KerrSeptember 21, 2015Pretty cool place in London at the moment. Basement bar is pretty nice
Dom CollettAugust 21, 2010The book club gets very busy on Sat nights. After 9 you have to pay £5 entry. Plus you can't reserve tables for parties. Get there early.
AnyTripMay 13, 2011The lighbulb ceiling downstairs IS excellent - but don't forget the paisly curtains on the ground floor. We want them.
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- Mon–Wed
- 8:00 AM–Midnight
- Thu–Fri
- 8:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–Midnight
+44 20 7684 8618
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Wi-Fi
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Outdoor Seating
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