What makes The Book Club one of the best bars in Shoreditch

When you spend a lot of time in bars, you learn that the little things count. Everyone has a fantastic beverage menu, carefully curated craft beer and signature cocktails. But claiming the honour as a best bar goes beyond online reviews – although those carry their weight.

We opened our doors in 2009 and fuse lively, creative events, workshops, talks, cultural showcases, parties, ping pong, and the best in new music. In addition, we offer a fantastic, handcrafted cocktail menu, selection of craft beers and pizza to die for. The Book Club is the perfect place to kick back for midweek drinks or join us for club night and stay till the early hours.

Friendly staff

You’ll need to go a long way to find friendlier staff than at The Book Club. Everyone – from security, bar staff, servers, and DJs, our goal is to make every person feel safe and special.

The beverage menu

As one of the best bars in Shoreditch, The Book Club has signature and classic cocktails, beer on tap, bottle, or can, a few ciders, and wine sparkling or straight. What’s more, you can join the G&T Social Club and enjoy double G&Ts every Thursday night for just £5.

The food

According to Elle Magazine, The Book Club is rated the number five top slice of pizza in London. Even better, we offer £5 pizza every day before 19:00 and all day on Wednesday.

Don’t forget to join us every Saturday for “Not Another Drag Brunch”, filled with bottomless pizza, prosecco, and entertainment that’s not for the faint-hearted. Book your tickets here.

The entertainment

A “best bar” must offer unique entertainment to draw the crowds. The Book Club brings you the best club nights, from Thursday night underground sessions to nostalgic Hip Hop nights. We host some of the freshest local DJ talent and some of the hottest R&B & HipHop nights.

Venue hire for private events

Treat your guests to a party they’ll never forget and celebrate in style when you book an event at The Book Club, one of the top party venues in Shoreditch. Our Ping Pong room has a capacity for 20 standing or 12 seated guests. The Basement has a capacity for 250 standing or 100 seated guests. The Den at The Book Club has a capacity for 50 standing guests and is Shoreditch’s best-kept secret room. You can also hire the full former Victorian warehouse on Leonard Street.

Discrete consideration

Experienced bartenders keep an eye out for customers who may be drinking too much, especially if they know the customers are driving. The Book Club’s team is discreet and genuine and always places the safety of all our guests first.

Subscribe to our mailing list today

In our modest opinion, The Book Club is worthy of the title of a best bar in Shoreditch. We take bookings and welcome walk-ins. So, feel free to get in touch with us and never miss any of our specials. Sign up for The Book Club mailing list today.