An amazing little bookshop, or at least it seems little at first. But one can spend hours browsing…read morethrough the three stories of crowded rooms. Helpful staff, wonderful and broad selection of books, new and old. I shall return.

This is a wonderful bookstore, cozy in its trappings with an excellent selection of titles.read more

Lovely little bookshop with an amazing,y well curated collection. We didn't plan to buy anything…read morebut browsed our way into a bag full, having found interesting titles we'd not seen elsewhere. While there, stop next door to Daquise for a fantastic lunch.

This bookstore was a fantastic find! It's located right next to the South Kensington tube station,…read moreand while it isn't too big, it boasts an impressive selection of books in various categories. Psychology, science, philosophy, politics, history, art, etc, and, of course, fiction. The books are all new, and extremely well-priced. I walked out of the store with 5 brand new books for only £22! If you are in the area and a book lover, this shop is a must-visit. The prices and selection are dangerous! I had to be careful not to buy out the whole store.

Awesome I genuinely love working with bookstores and…read moreauthors. There's something special about spaces filled with stories, creativity, and people who truly appreciate books. Even when bookstores are crowded and full of energy, they still carry that classic charm that reminds you of how real bookstores used to feel before everything became generic. Helping bookstores and authors grow through authentic promotion and marketing is something I truly enjoy because every book deserves the right audience and visibility.

Beautiful and charming old bookstore! Three floors with lots of books! Friendly staff! Love…read morevisiting this bookstore!

This basement space of HTB Brompton is an offshoot of the overflow space at HTB Brompton, the…read morechurch run by the founder of ALPHA. I don't know much about the church but the coffee shop is delightful. Just down the stairs are shelves of CDs and books but also a cute coffee shop with cozy seats and joyful staff. Fair trade coffee is on offer as are mince pies and truly delicious veggie cheese muffins, which I could probably eat a million of if I spent sufficient time there in a single sitting. It gets busy when a service lets out though, so time your visit well.

Cosy, inviting, special. This is how I'd describe the small cafe/bookstore in the crypt of holy…read moretrinity Brompton. I'd suggest coming here and staying awhile.

So, made the mistake of trying to pop in here to grab a book however time was against me…read more Showed up at about 8 minutes to and was not permitted to enter because 'they had started clearing floors from the top'.YMMV but don't assume you can get in due to their published hours. I can on a Sunday not sure if they are more mellow when there is less God

I live in the US and order from UK bookstores quite a bit. This last time, I decided to try…read moreWaterstones a try since I wanted one of their signed editions. I will never make that mistake again. The book I received had tears and creases to the book jacket. I have included a couple of pictures to show what it looked like straight from the box. In the future, I will stick with Goldsboro Books, Coles, and a couple of others you know how to package and ship a book. Avoid this bookstore chain if you plan on having anything shipped

A wonderful little shop! I stopped by on my way to Harrods from the Victoria and Albert Museum…read more They have a great selection of old prints and maps. Really interesting things available across all price ranges. I picked up an original print of a pastoral song (from the 1700's!), which I plan to frame and give to my husband as an anniversary gift next month (shhh, it's a surprise!). If you are a bibliophile, or just a curious minded person, it's certainly worth a visit.

Robert Frew is one of the "old-timers" in the London rare book/map trade…read more His shop has a very nice eclectic selection of very fairly-priced maps and prints. The book section has become a bit attenuated but still has a very good selection of general antiquarian books and is well worth browsing. Frew himself is very knowledgeable and helpful, as is the staff. It is very nice that a classic old bookshop such as this still exists and is worth visiting, especially if you're in the Science Museum area of London.

Good bookshops are dangerous places, and Daunt Books is one of the most dangerous of all. You can…read morelose yourself for hours, browsing through the recommendations temptingly laid out on tables. And while you're queuing to pay, there are more temptations on your way to the till - for book junkies this is worse than the sweet counters in supermarkets! Daunt Books is a small chain of independent booksellers with an emphasis on travel and literature. I like the way they curate their shops and always succeed to find a gift here - but not without buying one or two books to keep myself.

A trip to Holland Park is in order when I feel like I want to treat myself to a view of upscale…read morehomes, eat fancy deli foods, and, a recent discovery, peruse the Daunt bookshop outpost tucked into the main drag there. Compared to the Marylebone locale--the only other Daunt that I've visited--this shop is smaller, quainter, and, on my trip, super quiet. Ahh. I found an interesting-looking book, 'Mendelssohn Is on the Roof', quickly bought it and went on my merry way. http://www.nytimes.com/1991/05/05/books/trying-to-murder-a-statue.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm

Best bookstore in London for language books (Celtic, German, English, Italian, Spanish, French,…read moreHebrew, Arabic, Ukrainian, Polish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Greek, Dutch, etc.!!) and it has a cafe upstairs as well as a huge kids books area.

In 2018, after 115 years of independent bookselling, then-Chairman Christopher Foyle and the Board…read moreof Directors sold the company to Waterstones, with the proviso that the Foyles name must endure. Based on our recent visit, let's now call this place a chain on steroids. I just wonder how much the inevitable Corporate culture has robbed the old independent Foyles of its soul. Gayle and I spend a fair amount of time on various floors and sections. I found a nice Judaica book, a BBC publication for an upcoming PROMS program, and some filing folders. Gayle found a book she was looking for and a gift for back home. It was a fun and good outing, but not a great one. The place was clean and shiny, and with attentive and helpful employees. That's good and sometimes not. And if given more time, I'd would have preferred to be in a dusty independent specialty bookseller.

I read an article somewhere where it said Waterstones had the lowest rated customer service in the…read moreUK. I have to say, I've found that to be anything but the case at this branch. I've actually picked up quite a few books here over the past year and I've always had a pretty good experience. In the cases where I came in and been a pain in the ass and asked them for a book with the vaguest of details, they've always been eager to help and very pleasant. Prices are good too, though I have to say, the selection is light for areas like travel and non-UK history. Recommended bookshop.

I forever find myself in here at lunchtimes. In a world of dull chain bookstores with the same set…read moreof books for sale in every store, coming to charity bookstores like this has become a must if you want to get anything outside the norm. This store is a pleasure - it's week laid out, always tidy and the staff are great. The record collection is interesting and there are even comics for sale in the back. Love the place.

Good supply of comics and books, bit awkward to bend down to the comics, but cheap and cheerful…read more Staff are quite friendly and try to help. Prices are very reasonable.