The Lit and Phil

The Lit and Phil

The Lit & Phil is a beautiful independent library and educational charity, opened in 1825. Free to visit and browse, the library is a great space for research, study and relaxation.

Situated a few minutes from Central Station, the library hosts an exciting and diverse range of events including lectures, concerts, book launches, poetry and theatre.

ClassicsFest | Eating, Not Cheating: The Moral Economics of Food primary image

ClassicsFest | Eating, Not Cheating: The Moral Economics of Food

Today at 15:00

The Lit & Phil

Free

Sold Out

ClassicsFest 2026 | Roman Recipes for Modern Cooks primary image

ClassicsFest 2026 | Roman Recipes for Modern Cooks

Today at 18:30

The Lit & Phil

From £11.55

Sold Out

Lunchtime Jazz | CONOR EMERY QUARTET primary image

Lunchtime Jazz | CONOR EMERY QUARTET

Tomorrow at 13:00

The Lit & Phil

From £9.38

Sold Out

ClassicsFest 2026 | Wine from Antiquity to Now primary image

ClassicsFest 2026 | Wine from Antiquity to Now

Tomorrow at 18:00

The Lit & Phil

From £22.38

ClassicsFest 2026 | Garum at the Roman Table primary image

ClassicsFest 2026 | Garum at the Roman Table

Saturday at 11:00

The Lit & Phil

From £11.55

ClassicsFest 2026 | A Gourmet Journey Through The Odyssey primary image

ClassicsFest 2026 | A Gourmet Journey Through The Odyssey

Saturday at 13:00

The Lit & Phil

Free

ClassicsFest 2026 | Reimagining Euripides’ Bacchae primary image

ClassicsFest 2026 | Reimagining Euripides’ Bacchae

Saturday at 15:00

The Lit & Phil

Free

Sold Out

Classics Fest 2026 | Food & Hospitality from Antiquity to Today primary image

Classics Fest 2026 | Food & Hospitality from Antiquity to Today

Saturday at 17:00

The Lit & Phil

From £11.55

Sold Out

Nine Days in May: The General Strike of 1926 | Book Launch primary image

Nine Days in May: The General Strike of 1926 | Book Launch

Monday at 18:00

The Lit & Phil

From £3.96

Young musicians concert no.5 primary image

Young musicians concert no.5

Sat 23 May, 11:00

The Lit & Phil

Free

TodayThursday
ClassicsFest | Eating, Not Cheating: The Moral Economics of Food primary image

ClassicsFest | Eating, Not Cheating: The Moral Economics of Food

Today at 15:00

The Lit & Phil

Free

Sold Out

ClassicsFest 2026 | Roman Recipes for Modern Cooks primary image

ClassicsFest 2026 | Roman Recipes for Modern Cooks

Today at 18:30

The Lit & Phil

From £11.55

TomorrowFriday

Sold Out

Lunchtime Jazz | CONOR EMERY QUARTET primary image

Lunchtime Jazz | CONOR EMERY QUARTET

Tomorrow at 13:00

The Lit & Phil

From £9.38

Sold Out

ClassicsFest 2026 | Wine from Antiquity to Now primary image

ClassicsFest 2026 | Wine from Antiquity to Now

Tomorrow at 18:00

The Lit & Phil

From £22.38

16 MaySaturday
ClassicsFest 2026 | Garum at the Roman Table primary image

ClassicsFest 2026 | Garum at the Roman Table

Saturday at 11:00

The Lit & Phil

From £11.55

ClassicsFest 2026 | A Gourmet Journey Through The Odyssey primary image

ClassicsFest 2026 | A Gourmet Journey Through The Odyssey

Saturday at 13:00

The Lit & Phil

Free

ClassicsFest 2026 | Reimagining Euripides’ Bacchae primary image

ClassicsFest 2026 | Reimagining Euripides’ Bacchae

Saturday at 15:00

The Lit & Phil

Free

Sold Out

Classics Fest 2026 | Food & Hospitality from Antiquity to Today primary image

Classics Fest 2026 | Food & Hospitality from Antiquity to Today

Saturday at 17:00

The Lit & Phil

From £11.55

18 MayMonday

Sold Out

Nine Days in May: The General Strike of 1926 | Book Launch primary image

Nine Days in May: The General Strike of 1926 | Book Launch

Monday at 18:00

The Lit & Phil

From £3.96

22 MayFriday
23 MaySaturday
Young musicians concert no.5 primary image

Young musicians concert no.5

Sat 23 May, 11:00

The Lit & Phil

Free