Best places: Book stores in London, United Kingdom

Bookshop specialising in new, second-hand and antiquarian titles in the mind, body and soul field.

Large, multi-genre bookstore spread over 5 floors, also selling CD/DVDs, plus jazz cafe and events.

Leading specialist store stocking maps, guidebooks & travel writing, plus stationery & gifts.

Famed literary magazine-owned book store hosting high-profile readings, plus bijou tea room.

Well-known chain store specialising in travel books, non-fiction & literary titles.

Graphic novel/comic store with merchandise & T-shirts, plus character figures & toys.

A mainstream and academic book retailer that encourages browsing; some stores have cafes.

A mainstream and academic book retailer that encourages browsing; some stores have cafes.

A mainstream and academic book retailer that encourages browsing; some stores have cafes.

Georgian building displaying 20th-century Italian art, from futurist to figurative works.

Contemporary art gallery offering a programme of exhibitions, residencies and courses.

Wood and marble line this light-flooded brasserie for European cuisine in a grand 1930s institute.

Experimental visual art, performance and film presented across galleries, a theatre and 2 cinemas.

👍👍 Found this sweet little gem around the Corner of our Camden Air BnB. Went there for breakfast. Such a cute little Spot! The atmosphere is awesome, the staff is Kind and friendly. The Coffee tasted great and the food was delicious!! We came Back two Times and can only recommend it!

👍👍 Oh! What a wonderful place. Will make a regular visit from now on. Please keep this institution going.

New Age shop offering astrology books, plus crystals, tarot cards and personal horoscopes.

Charity-based art showcase on the Thames Path selling watercolour paintings & print artworks.

Spacious & relaxed shop offering Quaker religious & children's books, gifts & a simple cafe.

Established in 1761, this bookseller offers collectible publications & traditional, vintage artwork.

Store featuring thousands of cookbooks, plus a cafe preparing book recipes & a kitchen for classes.