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Hatchards

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Piccadilly, London

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Hatchards

9.3^/10

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Ranked #3 for bookstores in London
"This is one of the oldest book shop in London and it is brilliant!"(4 Tips)
"Best place in London for signed copies of books"(4 Tips)
"The most wonderful, beautiful and almost magical bookshop in London."(3 Tips)
"Loved the history section on the first floor."(2 Tips)

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QualityLondonApartments.comMarch 8, 2013
This is one of the oldest book shop in London and it is brilliant! Hard to explain why it is so good, but there is a fusty smell of gorgeous books, a sense of history everywhere! Free Browsing!
Gary HorOctober 14, 2016
One of the oldest bookshops in London. A must visit! Go to the upper floors and explore the many titles on display. You can ask for recommendations from the friendly staff too.
iSponsorAugust 17, 2012
The oldest bookstore in Britain. Makes you want to leave your wallet at home. Be sure to experience this historic London landmark. And by the way lots of wonderful new and classic books as well..
Michael AmbjornAugust 21, 2016
Hatchards has been selling books since 1797 and is spread across several floors. Well worth a browse.
Matt Ta-MinAugust 24, 2015
An excellent bookstore. It has to compete with the slightly larger Waterstones down the road, but this bookshop certainly holds its own with its history and royal connections.
Anna EllegaardAugust 4, 2015
The most wonderful, beautiful and almost magical bookshop in London. Art section + theory is over the top!
HISTORY UKFebruary 10, 2011
Opening in 1797, this is the oldest book shop in Britain and once stocked the country house libraries of Britain’s aristocrats. Byron, Wellington, Disraeli and Wilde were all regular customers.
Whimsical VoyagesFebruary 12, 2017
Goes straight up to the top of the list of my favourite bookshops in London!
Rimon NMarch 11, 2014
The lovely scent of books, chairs for reading and a very knowledgeable staff. What more can one ask for.
Jacob Mercer-PontierOctober 2, 2015
Beautiful architecture, vintage displays, authentic feeling
Greg BrunoNovember 16, 2022
Beautiful bookstore with many levels and small floors. A lot of signed books here.
EsraJuly 8, 2023
A marvellous place. I think it’s more than a bookstore, it’s like a book museum.
BApril 17, 2019
Books displayed very well. An interior to take you back in time
DanisNovember 8, 2014
London's oldest book shop, plenty of signed copies, royal warrant... What else would you want? ;)
Johanan OttensooserDecember 31, 2015
Fav London bookstore - great beautiful selection of classics
SarahOctober 19, 2022
Been here 10+ times
Best selection of books you’ll find in Central London (excluding more boutique bookstores)
Martin TiedemannMay 29, 2012
3 October: Established in 1797, Hatchards is the oldest bookshop in Britain, and one of the most famous in the world. The shop was started by John Hatchard & was granted a Royal Warrant by George III.
Senite8April 6, 2017
Great bookstore with great helpers.
Martin JarčíkOctober 23, 2013
Beautiful bookshop smelling by fresh printed paper books!! :)
Klara BirchleyFebruary 17, 2014
Check out the 3rd floor Fashion section, it's perfection 👌💃
Daniella LathamAugust 12, 2011
Fantastic, helpful staff! Loved the history section on the first floor. Highly recommended.
Bill SilcockJune 14, 2014
Truly one of the world's best
Ian PattersonJune 26, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Probably the best bookshop around. Great for having signed copies of newly released books.
KarenJanuary 6, 2018
Typical bookstore, but that's rare these days, isn't it? Pretty cute layout.
AbdullahApril 16, 2019
Loved it! Great bookstore
Ian BreretonOctober 10, 2018
Been here 100+ times
Wonderful history section
Jeffrey JamesJuly 17, 2010
the most knowledgeable staff, lovely book signing evenings & just a lovely place to browse!
David DavidsonNovember 3, 2013
A very cool building + interior. However, unfortunately, the staff I talked to wasn't very helpful. It's got a good atmosphere, though.
Sybille YoungJuly 1, 2018
The best bookstore. Ever. Period!
Yiota PapSeptember 8, 2013
Huge collection and such a nice environment!!!
Eman AbdulazizSeptember 1, 2017
Excellent bookstore.
NajlaNovember 26, 2023
Very good bookstore
Latifa AZDISeptember 8, 2014
You can find so many signed copies here!
Kathleen WalpoleMarch 17, 2013
Give yourself a good hour to explore the bookstore!
L KJanuary 4, 2015
5 stories total, a bookstore to get lost in.
Dan CalladineOctober 17, 2010
They stock really nice hardback editions of authors like Agatha Christie, Evelyn Waugh and PG Wodehouse
Jonathan BTKJanuary 3, 2024
Great place to find gifts about culture Read more
Yasiru AbeygunawardanaNovember 1, 2015
Good collection
Kris CovoNovember 13, 2010
Been here 10+ times
The quintessential English bookshop. The spiraling wooden staircase leads you back in time.
Angus MarkJanuary 21, 2012
Best place in London for signed copies of books
Evil GiraffeSeptember 22, 2012
Great bookshop, shame about the grumpy staff
Betty WongJune 30, 2013
Floors of books for book lovers
Jordan NewellJune 17, 2010
Probably the finest book shop in London
Simon DanceApril 6, 2011
Amazing bookshop
Katya BakhmetyevaOctober 15, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Очень люблю этот книжный магазин. Уютный и с интересным ассортиментом. Много книг с автографами авторов. На последнем этаже большой выбор книг по искусству😍
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Asma AlbatliNovember 30, 2017
أحلى مكتبة دخلتها بحياتي 😭❤️ متعة بصرية غير التنوع والخيارات الهائلة
Константин СаблинDecember 12, 2013
Прекрасные книжки и стильный интерьер!
Aleksandra NasadyukJuly 31, 2013
Шикарный книжный магазин!

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