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Daunt Books

Book store

Well-known chain store specialising in travel books, non-fiction & literary titles. People often mention books, book, selection, great, staff, bookshop, shop,


Address

61 Cheapside, London EC2V 6AX, United Kingdom

Website

www.dauntbooks.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 7248 1117

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (778 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 7:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 7:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 7:30 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 7:30 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 7:30 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: books (18) book (10) selection (9) great (8) staff (6) bookshop (6) shop (6)
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  • 5/5 Chad G. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent Daunt Books location. They have a wide variety of titles and recommendations on show. The staff were very friendly in giving recommendations and finding books that you may need. The selection downstairs is great and is well stocked in a variety of genres and interests. They also have a number of events and talks going on which sound great.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sue H. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this bookshop. It's so individual with a variety of books you wouldn't normally find. Located on Cheapside, it's the perfect place to buy a book then go next door for a coffee!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brett A. 1 year ago on Google
    OMG!!! After having a good look upstairs I was told there was also a downstairs as well. Went down and muttered "I'm f$%ked" while feverishly wondering how many books I could afford. Never enough. Great Great Bookstore. Check it out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Theodora D. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic independent bookshop, with amazing collection of books. Very environnementally-friendly too as bags are made out of compostable starch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stuart 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent book shop over two floors. There is a good variety of stock with excellently curated selections out on tables. I never leave again without a purchase despite not going in with a book in mind!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Archie C. 1 year ago on Google
    Somehow the the oil of the cheese remains on top while the dough throughout is soft and light. Easily one of the best pizzas I've eaten in London
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 zeynep �. 5 months ago on Google
    A typical pinterest bookshop. I didnt see any intellectual book. Full of one sided and elegant covered expensive books. Welcome to capitalist bookshop. Not accesible for everyone.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gene I. 8 months ago on Google
    Breathtaking selection of books. They were also very kind to order a book for me and called once it was delivered to the store. Marvelous! Thanks guys!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chloe W. 4 months ago on Google
    A warm welcome and a wonderful selection of books. Very affordable given the central london location. Lots of popular titles and some unique ones to choose from.

  • 4/5 Shimma A. 3 months ago on Google New
    wasn't aware that daunt books had other branches. decided to check it out since i've already seen the main one in Marylebone. while the selection isn't compromised due to its slightly smaller size in comparison to the one in Marylebone, would recommend first timers to head over to there instead. still enjoyed the visit because you're still surrounded by the beauty of books.

  • 5/5 S N. 3 months ago on Google New
    I loved it. So many books they got everything you’re looking for and even juste bags.

  • 2/5 nicole 7 months ago on Google
    I love books and was super excited to go to this store especially to get a tote bag since I see all my friends carrying one but the cashier was honestly really rude and when I asked a question she answered it like I was supposed to already know the answer like it was common knowledge but nice bookstore besides that

  • 5/5 Finn W. 7 months ago on Google
    this is a great bookshop. open until 7.30 on the weekdays and an easy location to get to in the city. great selection of books and the downstairs is excellent too. lovely staff. recommended

  • 4/5 David M. 5 months ago on Google
    Nice little book shop. Just popped in to browse. Nice variety and selection amongst two stories of books.

  • 4/5 allan c. 11 months ago on Google
    This bookshop came highly recommended to me by one of my friends and I can understand why, annoyingly I didn't initially understand the sorting system and as a result probably didn't get the sense of enjoyment I could have had from this should I have been more aware prior The books are sorted by country, which meant I missed out on a lot because I assumed it was just a very well stocked travel section

  • 5/5 Liew N. 11 months ago on Google
    Not far from St. Paul Cathedral. Full of traveling books including translated novels from each regions. Also a lot of new updated novels and children books. Nice atmosphere to spend the weekend and look for your favourite books.

  • 5/5 errin gall (. 1 year ago on Google
    This is my favourite bookstore in the city. They have an incredible selection of new classics and nonfiction, and I always find something unexpected. The staff is wonderful people who always have a smile and a nice word to say. They are beyond helpful and make every visit feel like you are a regular. I highly recommend it and intend to spend many more hours here myself.

  • 4/5 Ian D. 1 year ago on Google
    A great book shop on two floors. The main store in Marylebone is definitely worth a visit also for the natural light via a huge skylight.

  • 5/5 Maurizio G. F. 1 year ago on Google
    What a gem. I absolutely love their selection of books and the staff are very knowledgeable and pleasant. An oasis of culture in the city

  • 5/5 H S B. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely book shop and great staff! I love this book shop and so does my young son!!! Both thumbs up from me!!! Thanks for your great service team DB!

  • 4/5 H P. 1 year ago on Google
    Really lovely book shop with a great selection. Only comment would be that when I was served at the till the member of staff was quite cold and dismissive. Other than that was a lovely experience.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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