Reviews of Brick Lane Bookshop. (Shop) in London (London).

Brick Lane Bookshop

267 Reviews

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Book store

166 Brick Ln, London E1 6RU, United Kingdom

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Information of Brick Lane Bookshop, Shop in London (London)

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Reviews of Brick Lane Bookshop

M. A.

friendly staff and the shop itself looks nice and has plenty of books. their stock can be searched on their website too :)

M. F.

Very friendly staff and great book selection. It’s a pretty small book shop but you can put in orders if you’re looking for a book they don’t have in stock.

A. M.

Nice selection of books that you don't see every day, including a well-stocked, albeit tiny children's section. Lovely staff as well.

L. T.

Beautiful selection of books (special mention to the fascinating whole section dedicated to East London itself !) and the staff is very kind and helpful :)

J. S.

Delightful bookshop. Loads of cool books on the history of East London.

A. V.

A beautiful and well-curated selection of all kinds of books. I appreciated the “Feminism & LGBTQIA+” section a lot!

m.

This is a cute little book shops in the heart of Brick Lane. Not really much different from standard high street book shops, but is a good place to pick up some books on local history. They even have copies of Monica Ali's Brick Lane.

E. I.

Cute, small and super cozy. Good selection.

M. A.

Small Independent bookshop + competitive prices + Friendly staff

J. J. S.

Very well-curated bookstore. Especially, if you are traveler and interested in London content, should be there.

A. T.

A nice and warm local bookstore where you can find books tell the history of London and some lovely post cards to keep as souvenirs.

C. Y.

Lovely bookshop with a lot of branded products! I like their cards and postcards collections and of course their cute bags!

H. M.

Wow! I went to browse the books that they have and I loved it. The owner was there and was helping customers which is something I love about independent bookshops. They also have an entire section on East London history, which was so interesting! I will definitely be coming back to buy some East London history books.

j. b.

Despite space constraints find here a representative stock selection touching base with established genres and disciplines. An especially noteworthy niche selection explores facets of London’s “East End” in an impressive scope and depth. Prices are industry average with REAL bargains in the ‘classics’ section. Certainly worth a visit.

K.

Perfect little bookshop in the heart of brick lane. I can never get bored of going here. They have all the key recent books you’d want to see; classics; ideological left wing publications; London guides….. Staff are lovely and knowledgeable You can even get some bargains it’s not at all overpriced! Very competitive prices!

S. T. O.

Many thanks for agreeing to stock Abul Lais Shyamal's book Bangladesh 50, photography during the war of independence in Sylhet Bangladesh

B. R. W.

Great book shop, very traditional. Check out the Philosophy section right by the entrance

C. P.

Lovely place, great selection of titles, sweet oasis amidst the Brick Lane craziness

S. G.

It’s small, but has a nice selection of books.

A.

Loved this bookstore.

M. H.

Great bookshop with a wide selection of books, especially LGBT and feminist books. I have gone here now and again for 4 years and always enjoy my time at the shop and totally recommend.

T. S.

A small but wonderfully stocked bookshop, the sort of place where time stands still, as you're drawn into the delights waiting on it's shelves. It's these types of beautifully intimate shops we need to rush back to at the first opportunity, to feed us after lockdown. In the meantime, we can't still pick up orders and get Brick Lane book tokens for gifts. Sometimes something's real value is only appreciated when it's denied us, and I think this book shop is a good example of that.

M. J.

A brilliant bookshop in Brick Lane. They have a brilliant collection of books focused local history, particularly the diverse communities that have shaped the vibrancy of the East End over the last 100 years or more.

P. G.

One of the best independent bookshops around with a true community heritage going back 40+ years from Tower Hamlets Arts Project and continuing with a great ethos and still run by Denise Jones and a great team. Look out for their annual short story competition!

R. K.

I would definitely recommend shopping with the Brick Lane Bookshop. I had never shopped with them previously, but I called up the shop late on Friday afternoon (1st May) and asked for two different books, both of which they had in stock and they processed my ordered there and then over the phone. I received my books the following Monday morning in excellent condition and with a lovely bookmark included for free. Excellent and quick service. Will be using them again in the future.

E. L. C.

One of my favourite book stores, always such a great selection. Has some good sales from time to time.

S. B.

A great indie bookshop with a lot crammed into a small but perfectly amazing space! You will not only find recent books, the classics and books focussing on London and the East End you will also find a range of gifts and interesting items. A great bookshop in a great location!

F.

Exceptional customer service, quick replies, really friendly and efficient staff. Can not recommend them enough and will use them again. Thanks so much to Kalina, Polly and the team for helping me with my order.

J. B.

Great for local history of East End of London.

M. l.

Always visit as an excellent local bookshop with well informed staff who are happy to see you. May not be amazon prices but a better experience.

S. H.

Classic independent bookshop with helpful and knowledgeable staff. A well curated collection crammed onto limited shelf space. Includes a good selection of local interest publications and a small corner of nice kids books (plus all the usual travel, fiction, non-fiction etc). Happy browsing.

T. L.

Lot of books, good prices and kind staff.

B. N. D.

Lovely bookstore! One of my favorites

I. L.

Google info leads you to believe it's a 2nd hand book shop. It isn't , but it's still great to kill some time poking around and buying books, albeit new.

S.

not bad has all type of books

O. B.

Nice little bookshop with good selection of books

N. P.

Really lovely book store. A lot of popular smash hit books but also a few unexpected gems. Nice staff. Lovingly adorned shop. Cash-register area was traipsed with nick-nacks available for purchase.

T. H.

Good selection of books. Not many of these independent book shops left which is a big shame.

D. D.

A firm personal favourite of bookshops. Carters well for the adventurous tourist and local city dweller alike. Has a great selection of local books, art and hobby craft, poetry and a fiction secfion which leans away from the traditional and more toward the Sci-fi / fantasy and cult literature. Although a small shop in size, it packs everything in well without feeling overcrowded. Tucked away at the back, lined up neatly upon the foot on the shelves, is their 'sale' section of up to half price book, and although they do alternate them often, they are always a great selection of must own cult classics and hidden gems of pop literature.

D. L.

When I used to live in East London, this shop was one of my favourites to visit. Although small, it has a great selection of books and was for a long time my go-to place for greeting cards. A hidden gem on Brick Lane.

S. M.

Nice little bookshop with more than just the touristy "London" books. Will order books for you as well

M. B.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Independent book store with lots of great choices. Great location too!

M. P.

very nice bookshop. it is cozy and there are many interesting books you may have never heard about. the right place you want to go if you need some relax from the chaotic Brick Lane Market

N. K.

Brick Lane Bookshop boasts not only a wide variety of books, but also an exceptional staff: patient, helpful and charming & encouraging new writers and welcoming all readers.

P. H.

Lovely little indie bookshop. In case there's another lockdown (fingers crossed there isn't), check their website as they also deliver books directly to you.

V. R.

Not the worlds biggest book shop, but an ever pleasant, friendly and helpful team of staff who are always more than willing to order in or advice on any book purchases. I always try to make this my first port of call when I want to buy a book or two.

Y. C.

Nice place to pick up books!! The prices are really nice! I wonder if you guys can put up a little sitting area for us to read a little for picking up unexplored titles.

M. L.

Super helpful staff, the book I wanted was out of print though, but they found where out where I could buy one secondhand. Long live this shop.

L. K.

It's a cool place for book readers. And, well, I'm one, and I loved it! Only -1 star, because there was a problem with finding books

S. H. (. w.

Nice little book shop in as the name suggests Brick lane has a decent selection of books available and staff are helpful with any enquiries one might have.

J. S.

Such a beautiful and quirky little bookshop with so much character. I enjoy buying a couple of books when I visit Brick Lane. The staff are really pleasant & helpful.

S. P.

A nice bookshop with a good selection of books. Worth visiting for their London book selection especially good for books about Brick Lane and the East End.

J. L.

Lovely bookshop and very helpful staff, didn't find what I was looking for but their recommendation went well for a Christmas gift.

G. K.

Great selection of books for the size of the place. Staff are always lovely.

l. m.

Excelent books . Have a nice part of photography book !

J. M.

This is a cute little bookshop, I only stopped in for children's books, and they had a great selection.

F. B.

A quaint, relatively small shop with a surprisingly wide selection of books crammed in. The philosophy and feminism sections have particularly good titles in my opinion. ;)

J. L.

Great range of books, very well set out, the most perfect book shop in East London

C. A.

This book store is great, it has lots of books about the local area and classics for 2 pounds.

M. G.

I love to come in this bookshop, it's actually impossible for me to leave this place without buying a book. Large choice of books, everyone can find something.

P. J.

Great selection for a small and cosy book shop. Also fantastic prices on a lot of their books.

I. K.

7.8.2021 Super helpful staff, friendly and sweet. A bit busy but to be expected.

T. R.

Great collection of books and local tid bits. Well worth a visit if you're on brick Lane. Full of favorites. Specialising in local history.

E. M.

Such an interesting selection of books, always an inspiring visit

E. P.

Lovely bookshop! Love it there. Support your local bookshop and local LGBT bookshop!

Z. F.

If you like books then this is for sure a book shop

S. P. T. S.

Outstanding establishment. Have to go back and get the book on Brick Lane in the 70's, brought back so many memories.

M. W.

Probably my fav book shop. Great independent and local finds

A. H.

I've been here 4 times just wandering past since arriving in London in Feb and everytime I leave with a book or two. I'm move of a movie person also, so I think that says alot.

F. T.

very cute shop, great selection of cards

j. c.

Great variety of interesting books.

S. M.

Excellent selection of books and happy for us to browse

E. S.

Lovely bookshop. Great service

N. K.

Very cute book shop, place you must visit

M. S.

the place has excellent collection of books. it specializes in books about east london. go for it if you are looking for books on east london

I. L.

Great service. Support your local independent bookshop!

M. V.

Small book shop. Fair prices. Friendly staff

B. Y.

Very small and cramped. Not the easiest bookshop to browse.

M.

Plenty of choice! Very helpful staff! Found all I needed for a present for 4 and 7 year old kids.

A. C. W.

My favourite bookshop to visit

R. W.

Simply wonderful!

P. B.

Pretty decent shop with a few lovely selections by staff.

Y. M.

Nice selection of books and boutique but clean.

A. I.

Nice cosy bookshop but quite small.

D. i.

A great little bookstore with local pride.

C. B.

A outstanding bookshop with many books from independent publishers such as Hoxton Minipress!

H. L. T.

Found some great book regarding Brick Lane History

J. B.

Lovely little shop, would highly recommend

W. K.

Best bookshop in London

J. D.

Good local selection and fairly good on philosophy too

A. C.

Good little bookshop with friendly staff.

A. C.

Lovely, friendly, helpful.

B. H.

Lovely shop with very pleasant staff - a definite find

D. F.

Excellent selection of books

S. C.

Italian coffee good..

H. K.

Friendly staff but wish there was a seating area.

A. G.

very small and cramped but i love the atmosphere

O. G.

Only The Best Bookshop!

S. F.

Lovely little bookshop

F.

Nice bookshop and nice booksellers

G. D.

Amazing Bookshop!

L. P.

Noice

B. S.

Great shop.

M. N.

Special place in brick lane

A. H.

The staff is friendly

z. m.

Great selection.. especially loved the feminist section

김.

(Translated) Unusually in Korea, eco bags are more famous bookstores. But it is a good bookstore with the role of independent bookstore and book curation in the neighborhood. Stay longer:) (Original) 유난히 한국에서는 에코백이 더 유명한 서점이에요. 하지만 동네에서 독립 서점의 역할과 북 큐레이션이 좋은 서점이에요. 더 오래 머물러 보세요 : )

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(Translated) It's a small bookstore. This is where you can buy Penguin Books Eco Bags! I came here to buy an eco bag, but there was a pretty book of Pride and Prejudice, so I bought it too. (Original) 작은 서점이에요. 펭귄 북스 에코백을 살 수 있는 곳입니다! 에코백만 사러 왔다가 예쁜 오만과 편견 책이 있어서 그것도 사버렸어요.

M. I. G.

(Translated) Typical London local, cordial attention and good selection of books. (Original) Local típico londinense, cordial atención y buena selección de libros.

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(Translated) When I entered the store, the staff looked at me and smiled kindly. He actively helped find books. He was kind when he gave change. There are good books and many cute postcards. Place ready to greet guests! (Original) 가게에 들어서자 직원이 눈을 바라보며 친절하게 웃어주었다. 그는 책들을 찾는 것을 적극적으로 도와주었다. 그는 거스름돈을 줄 때에도 친절했다. 이곳엔 좋은 책들이 있고 또한 귀여운 엽서들이 많다. 손님을 맞이할 준비가 되어있는 장소!

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(Translated) The staff was so friendly and helped me find a book! The penguin eco bag is so pretty! There are a lot of young friends here and it's a hip street. (Original) 직원도 너무 친절하고 책 찾는것도 도와주었습니다! 여기 펭귄 에코백도 너무 이쁘고요!!! 여기 젊은친구들이 많이오는 힙한거리에 있는데 거리도 둘러볼겸 서점도 꼭 들러보세요!!

j. m.

(Translated) Recommended neighborhood bookstore, well stocked. (Original) Recomanable llibreria de barri, ben assortida.

김.

(Translated) If it's a book store, it's a good one. (Original) 서점이면 일단 좋은데 분위기까지 좋으면 을매나 좋게요 영국 고전 소설들이 저렴해서 몇 권 구입했다

M. S.

(Translated) A discreet and very nice bookshop. A good choice of card books and postcards. To visit ! (Original) Une librairie discrète et très sympa. Un bon choix de livres cartes et de cartes postales. A visiter !

김.

(Translated) Small and cozy bookstore, a lot of eco-bags. Bricklane design has changed ㅠㅠ 7 euros (Original) 작고 아늑한 서점, 에코백많이 구매해가시는데 기본?? 브릭레인 디자인이 바꼈음 ㅠㅠ 7유로해요

P. B.

(Translated) Interesting variety of books at very good prices. To have a good time (Original) Interessant varietat de llibres a molt bon preu. Per perdre’s una bona estona.

M. G.

(Translated) Beautiful place with a wide variety of books (Original) Local precioso con gran variedad de libros

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A. J.

(Translated) Eco bag, postcard beautiful. (Original) 에코백, 엽서 예뻐요.

j. m.

(Translated) Curious place to buy books (Original) Curioso lugar donde comprar libros

D. P.

(Translated) Beautiful area (Original) Très bel endroit

S. L.

(Translated) It's a small bookstore (Original) 작은 서점이에오 ㅎㅎ

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