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Foyles

(12 Ratings)
Giant of the independent book-sellers trade

Towering over all its neighbours in Charing Cross Rd in both size and gravitas, Foyles bookstore dates back to 1903 — moving to its current address in 1906 — and boasts allegedly Europe's largest number of stocked books (more than 200,000 in 2014) across 37,000 square feet, including an excellent selection of gay and lesbian fiction, no doubt beefed up from having acquired the feminist Silver Moon Bookshop (founded in 1984) in 2001. For much of the late 20th century Foyles r...

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Hours
Mon to Sat 9am—9pm
Sun 11.30am—6pm (browsing only 11.30am—noon)


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Reviews

stevenlavigne
stevenlavigne
Over a year ago

I have to agree, the best bookstore in London, and they seem to have everything. Nice coffee shop, too.


freshlyroasted
freshlyroasted first review First to Review
Over a year ago

the first and best

The best bookshop in London, recently overhauled by younger members of the Foyle family who own it. The first floor cafe does great veggie fare and has regular free jazz early evenings.


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