The Bookshop
Opened in 2003 by the London Review of Books in the heart of Bloomsbury, just a Rosetta Stone’s throw from the British Museum, the London Review Bookshop has now established itself as an essential part of the capital’s cultural life, a place for people who love books to meet, talk and browse.
Our selection of around 20,000 titles ranges from the classics of world literature to the cutting edge of contemporary fiction and poetry, not forgetting a copious display of history, politics, philosophy, cookery, essays, children’s books, science and natural history.
Our aim has always been to represent on our shelves the distinctive character of the Review – intelligent without being pompous; engaged without being partisan; fun without being frivolous.
If you aren’t able to visit us in person, we hope our website will give you a flavour of what makes the shop unique. If you are able to join us in Bury Place, we look forward to finding you the books you need, and just as importantly, guiding you towards some new discoveries.
Plan your visit
BOOKSHOP OPENING HOURS
Mon to Sat 10 am – 6:30 pm
Sun 12 pm – 6 pm
FIND US
14 Bury Place
London
WC1A 2JL
By tube
Our closest tube stations are:
- Holborn: 6 minute walk
- Tottenham Court Road: 7 minute walk
- Russell Square: 8 minute walk
By bus
The following bus routes pass within walking distance of the Bookshop.
- New Oxford Street: 1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 98, 242
- Tottenham Court Road (northbound) / Gower Street (southbound): 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390
- Southampton Row: 59, 68, X68, 91, 168, 188
Please refer to individual routes on the TFL Bus Routes page to find the best stop and to check for diversions.
By bicycle
- Bicycle racks are available in the back courtyard
- The Bookshop can't assume responsibility for damage or theft of bicycles left on-site.
- If you wish to use the Santander Cycle Hire scheme, a docking station can be found on the corner of Great Russell Street and Montague Street.
By car
If you're planning to visit by car, please be aware that the Bookshop doesn't offer parking facilities
Accessibility
There are two entrances to the shop: the main entrance on Bury Place and a side entrance on Pied Bull Yard. Both entrances have a single step at the door. We have a portable wheelchair ramp, which can be used at either entrance.
The ground floor of the Bookshop is fully wheelchair accessible.
The basement level of the shop is accessed via the rear staircase, behind the till on the ground floor. There are 20 steps down to the basement. There is no lift in the Bookshop.
The toilet is accessed via a separate staircase between the Crime Fiction and Travel sections. There are 14 steps down to the toilet. Again, there is no lift access to the toilet.
Our events take place on the ground floor of the Bookshop. If you have any specific accessibility requirements when attending events, please get in touch on books@lrbshop.co.uk.
If you have any other questions regarding accessibility, please get in touch on books@lrbshop.co.uk.
Our booksellers
Find out more here about our expert team - who they are, what they're reading, what they like and what they don't.
Contact the Bookshop
For any comments, queries or suggestions to do with the London Review Bookshop, please contact us using the form below.