18 Bookstores In Bristol 🇬🇧

"Waterstones is one of those places that you just can't get tired of. The staff are so friendly, the store is always tidy and clean. One of the best places to buy books and take a chill pill with their delicious and pretty made drinks and food. Very cute place to go on a date too, recommend 100%. This bookstore also has a LOT of books. You're sure to find what you're looking for here!"

"Superchip books. Amazing selection. Ideal to spend time looking for new and not so heared titles. Definitelly love that I cross paths with this bookshop. I got two books that I don't know how I'm gonna fit on my switcase, but definitelly worth it!"

"A well stocked bookstore with many unique finds. I love how they have designed their layout and the various sections available. Very friendly service.They would offer a discount on books in less than perfect shape.Good loyalty program ( collect card from store).I love their Great Wave collection."

"Really great staff. The map guy was really helpful and within seconds I had just the map I wanted. Then wondered upstairs and met by another really friendly member of staff (and non intrusive person (I'm British so don't like being spoken to by strangers)). Great shop made our trip all the way into Bristol just to come here"

"Great second hand book shop. Very fair prices and lovely staff. Popped in last week to search for Legal/Political books for a research project and had exactly what I was looking for and some I didn’t know I needed but did 👌🏽"

"A beautiful, welcoming independent bookshop for all your book needs. GREAT children's section too. They also host regular events with authors and literature creatives, keep your eye out for inspiration and insight!"

"Excellent book shop. They had the latest book club choice in stock. A result!"

"Fantastic bookshop. Really well curated collection of interesting titles. You’ll definitely find something you haven’t seen elsewhere."

"A lovely little independent bookshop on Gloucester Road. The name gives away the location! I found it on the May 2023 Bristol Bookshop crawl which was a great way to find some new bookshops. There is an area with books for children and young adults. There is a good mix of fiction and nonfiction and I had difficulty in limiting myself to only buying one book. With so many eclectic independent shops, Gloucester Road is a great place for a wander and browse."

"Lovely little bookstore, and dog friendly as well! Very friendly staff and has more books than it seems from the outside."

"Small secondhand bookshop but packed with a variety of different genres. Friendly and helpful staff."

"I was very impressed with the selection they have on display. The books are well presented in a well illuminated shop and it's CLEAN. Prices are more than reasonable.+1 because the owner is friendly and there's a cat"

"Nice secondhand bookshop in the indoor market. Friendly and helpful staff. Good selection of books."

"I really, really like this bookshop! I really like the selection of books - there are so many interesting and thoughtful books on the shelves. I find the physical space really cosy. And the owner is friendly and gave me loads of interesting book recommendations and was lovely to talk to. Coming here feels like a treat :)."

"I was fortunate enough to attend an evening with Robin Ince here.The staff (organisers) were both friendly and welcoming."

"Love this shop, fantastic selection of books you won't find elsewhere in Bristol. The owner is lovely, knowledgeable, and always on hand with good recommendations - my favourite place to come and browse. Highly recommend!"

"A wonderful little find on the edge of Clifton! A huge selection of secondhand books to lose yourself in and staffed by volunteers who are only too happy to help and suggest. A great spot on a rainy day."