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Hatchards
Bookstore
Piccadilly, 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, 2013This 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!Upvoted Oct 2
Gary HorOctober 14, 2016One 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.
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iSponsorAugust 17, 2012The 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..Upvoted Oct 2
Michael AmbjornAugust 21, 2016Hatchards has been selling books since 1797 and is spread across several floors. Well worth a browse.
- Anna EllegaardAugust 4, 2015The most wonderful, beautiful and almost magical bookshop in London. Art section + theory is over the top!
Matt Ta-MinAugust 24, 2015An 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.
HISTORY UKFebruary 10, 2011Opening 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.
RAY AAlAJune 22, 2022Books on Books rows and rows, old charm but I’m sticking to my digital books out of convenience 💕 none the less a great quiet spot in busy London
Whimsical VoyagesFebruary 12, 2017Goes straight up to the top of the list of my favourite bookshops in London!
Rimon NMarch 11, 2014The lovely scent of books, chairs for reading and a very knowledgeable staff. What more can one ask for.
Greg BrunoNovember 16, 2022Beautiful bookstore with many levels and small floors. A lot of signed books here.
Martin TiedemannMay 29, 20123 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.
DanisNovember 8, 2014London's oldest book shop, plenty of signed copies, royal warrant... What else would you want? ;)
Best selection of books you’ll find in Central London (excluding more boutique bookstores)
Daniella LathamAugust 12, 2011Fantastic, helpful staff! Loved the history section on the first floor. Highly recommended.
Probably the best bookshop around. Great for having signed copies of newly released books.
Jeffrey JamesJuly 17, 2010the most knowledgeable staff, lovely book signing evenings & just a lovely place to browse!
David DavidsonNovember 3, 2013A very cool building + interior. However, unfortunately, the staff I talked to wasn't very helpful. It's got a good atmosphere, though.
The quintessential English bookshop. The spiraling wooden staircase leads you back in time.
Dan CalladineOctober 17, 2010They stock really nice hardback editions of authors like Agatha Christie, Evelyn Waugh and PG Wodehouse
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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"Huge bookstore with every kind of book imaginable! 3 lovely cafes esp the LG one with many quotes on the walls"
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- 9.3
"Do afternoon tea here. The staff is amazing and the spread is to die for."
Kapt’n Koko - 9.1
"History has been made here!! You must visit Piccadily Circus. Lovely weather, very social spot with nice selection of Cafés"
Ahmed Abdullah - 9.2
"In my recent visit, I discovered the keepers house - an area with quiet bars and limited-access gardens. A lovely end to my visit."
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