A comprehensive list of the most beautiful bookshops for new, second hand books in London.
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London Bookshops
Second Hand Books
Bookshop and Cafe
London Bookshops
This is the most beautiful bookshop, in Chelsea, with an old school charm. Getting lost between floors of books is a given in here as is finding the perfect read!
John Sandoe Books
Daunt Books has it all for a beautiful bookish outing. A fabulous selection of books that is housed in a beautiful Edwardian building, oak bookshelves, skylights, a gorgeous stained window. Hours can be spent here looking for the perfect book!!
Daunt Books Marylebone
A London Institution with the best selection of books in the heart of Bloomsbury.
London Review Bookshop
A lovely bookshop with a smaller but perfect selection of books. The space is absolutely stunning and the booksellers friendly, helpful and knowledgeable when chatting about books!
Libreria
The bougiest of the bookshops, Hatchards is also the oldest. Located in the heart of Piccadilly it is a really beautiful space to peruse your books in!
Hatchards
A bookshop on a barge. Don't miss this beautiful bookshop when in Kings Cross.
Word on the Water - The London Bookbarge
A bookshop dedicated to all things Alice in Wonderland. An absolute delight!
Alice Through The Looking Glass
A speciality bookshop specialising in art and championing independent publishers, where you will always find the most beautiful bookish gems!
Tenderbooks
Iconic queer bookshop in Bloomsbury! A fabulous selection of queer books. The friendliest bookseller can be found here!
Gay's The Word
Beautiful tiny bookshop specializing in art, fashion and photography.
Claire de Rouen Books
Second Hand Books
A fabulous second hand bookshop where you may just find your new favourite vintage cover!
Hurlingham Books
The most beautiful vintage bookshop in Chiswick
Foster Books
Bookshop and Cafe
The most sophisticated bookshop/ bar/ cafe in London and the flagship store for the publishing house, Assouline. Truly beautiful!
Maison Assouline - Flagship London Bookstore
A cookbook lovers haven. All the cookbooks you have ever wanted and lunch is also served here. Pure perfection!!
Books for Cooks - the cookbook shop
In the heart of Notting Hill this little bookshop is always busy but worth popping into. No day in the area is complete without a look in here. Their kids section is very cute. They also have a little cafe next door if you need to sit down for a coff...
