January 2024 by Stephanie McClean
I really like this store. They have a really good variety of stock, over 2 floors in a large space. They also have board games and gifts and other bits and pieces. It's well organised, well signposted and they always make an effort with their displays.My two favourite things about the store are the staff, who are always friendly, warm and ever so helpful, and the cafe upstairs. I was in the store before Christmas and a member of staff was taking time to help an older lady track down a book. It was a busy time and the staff member was calm and took her time with her. It's so great to witness such good customer service at a busy time of year in a high street store.The cafe upstairs has a small selection of cakes and drinks, but it is a little piece of heaven in an otherwise dingey part of Portsmouth. There's plenty of space to sit and the food and drinks are always good and the staff are quick to serve you and are chatty and friendly. I will always happily find an excuse to go and buy a book and sit there with a pot of tea.It's a shame the lift is currently broken, as it means the upstairs of the shop and cafe is not currently accessible, so I hope its fixed soon!
January 2024 by charmaine lewis
Went in specifically to purchase a diary, with several to choose from. Decided to have tea and cake whilst there, which was pleasant though quite expensive.
December 2023 by Ellie Kane
Easily now the best shop in Portsmouth. The bookshop is great, and the cafe is excellent. It's like an oasis of calm, a great shopping experience in what is otherwise a fairly dull part of Portsmouth.
December 2023 by Paul
Good place for Christmas Shopping and not just for books
December 2023 by Steve Hyson
Great selection of books, their staff are always helpful and offer great suggestions if you fancy trying something different to read.
December 2023 by Hyusein Hyusein
Nice bookshop ,and the coffee on the top floor is good too, was ! Nice place to chill and also to read a book with your coffee !
December 2023 by Ayobami Okanla
Nice cafe up the stairs, good outlook where you can buy books and read as well.
December 2023 by Leanne Ralph
Lovely store lots of choice, great little coffee shop on 1st floor too
December 2023 by ROD COOPER
Portsmouth store. Very good range of children's books but adult ranges quite difficult to negotiate as not as well labelled as other stores
November 2023 by Darren Freeman
It's a fantastic book shop. You'll find whatever you're looking for cheaper on Amazon, but it's a great place to hang out. There's a decent cafe upstairs and a library / Starbucks vibe. Their non-fiction section is massive, and so is their Sci fi fantasy section on the ground floor. There's plenty for kids, too. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable.
November 2023 by Spectacularvilla P Simpson
Used the coffee shop upstairs really nice feel to the place
November 2023 by Imelda Little
A huge selection of books that are well laid out. Friendly and helpful staff. The cafe upstairs is perfect for sitting in while drinking and eating quality snacks and drinks whist reading your newly purchased book. I would highly recommend spending an afternoon upstairs and downstairs.
October 2023 by Sally B
Always a pleasure to shop in. Lovely ambience and friendly, helpful, informative staff.
October 2023 by Sarah Griffiths
Went in to have a look around I'm glad they do have a wide selection of topics to look at, if I'd won the lottery I'd buy the who's place ??
September 2023 by Deborah Capocci
Great book shop with eclectic games and toys. Well worth a visit.