The Taproom · Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00

Work & study

The library is free, but it hasn't got bottomless coffee or a kitchen. Buy a Bach Pass and make the Taproom your desk for the day.

What you get

Prices

PassHalf day (3.5 hours)Full day (09:00–16:00)
Bach Pass£7£10
Student Bach Pass*£3.50£5

*Student launch prices, until 20 December 2026 (unless we end them sooner).

Milk and other extras are charged. Other drinks, and food ordered between 12:00 and 14:30, are at normal menu prices. Student passes need valid student ID.

How it works

  1. Buy your pass at the counter on your way in. Student passes need valid student ID.
  2. We'll give you a pass card with your finish time on it. Keep it on your table.
  3. Order food and drinks on the Kiosk and enter your table number. We'll bring your order to your table.
  4. Order free Bach Brew refills on the Kiosk and we'll bring them over. Upgrade a refill to a Flat White, Latte or Cappuccino for £2 a cup (£2.40 large).

Food allergies or intolerances? You must tell us. Choose your allergens on every item you order on the Kiosk, or ask the team before you order. We handle all allergens in one kitchen, so we can't guarantee any dish is free from them.

A pass is for one person, on the day it's bought. Read the full Bach Pass terms.