About
The Common Press is a shop in London. Located at 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK.
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What People Say
“The Common Press is highly praised for its welcoming atmosphere and diverse selection of books, particularly those featuring queer representation. Many reviewers appreciate the community space and events hosted there, although some have expressed disappointment with the quality of coffee and service. Overall, it is seen as a valuable addition to the community, encouraging repeat visits.”
Location
Hours
Open Now
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PMToday
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Events at The Common Press
5 upcoming · 23 in the past 90 days
Upcoming events
Past events (last 90 days)
April 2026
May 2026
May
1
Book Launch - The Librarian’s Love Life
07:00 PMHurricane Room Kings Cross
Community
May
13
Tigress with Wings – Book launch with Rupinder Kaur Waraich
07:00 PMThe Common Press
Event
May
27
PO
Polystation: An Open Discussion on Redefining Relationships
07:00 PMThe Common Press
Community
May
31
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Queer Herbal Medicine: Blind Tea Tasting
07:00 PMThe Common Press
Health
June 2026
Jun
6
Pride With Moomin - Day Celebration & Tove Film Screening
01:00 PMThe Common Press
Community
Jun
7
Badge Cafe: The Common Press Sundays
02:00 PMDalston Superstore
Drag
Jun
13
Bi+ Speed-Dating
07:00 PM
Dating
Jun
19
OUTpatients Community Conversations: Black & Brown Lesbian Women, Health & Healing
07:00 PMThe Common Press
Community
Jun
19
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OUTpatients Community Conversations: Black & Brown Lesbian Women, Health & Healing
07:00 PMThe Common Press
Community
Jun
24
PO
Polystation: An Open Discussion on Redefining Relationships
07:00 PMThe Common Press
Community
Jun
26
Climate Justice Short Film Screening
07:00 PMThe Common Press
Event
Jun
27
SPILLLL ZINE v4 LAUNCH PARTY
07:00 PMThe Common Press
Party
Jun
27
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SPILLLL ZINE v4 LAUNCH PARTY
07:00 PMThe Common Press
Community
Jun
28
Linden Archives: In Photos and Words
07:00 PMThe Common Press
Event
July 2026
Jul
2
Queerphoria - A conversation on Queer Joy
07:00 PMThe Common Press
Community
Jul
5
Queer Herbal Medicine: Blind Tea Tasting
07:00 PM
Health
Jul
7
Pride & Protest: The Stonewall Legacy in a Time of Resistance
06:00 PMThe Common Press
Community
Jul
8
In Conversation with Hamish Steele and Shazleen Khan - Queer Comics
07:00 PM
Community
Jul
16
The Common Press Book Club: The Future In Our Past: The General Strike 1926/2026
07:00 PM
Community
Jul
17
Haus Party: After-show Party
10:00 PM
Party
Jul
20
The Poetry Lighthouse Anthology (Volume IV) Launch
07:00 PM
Event
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