{"id":13705,"date":"2023-09-26T18:54:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T22:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=13705"},"modified":"2026-02-13T15:23:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:23:55","slug":"bookstores-in-dublin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bookstores-in-dublin","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Best Bookstores in Dublin: A Local\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Being the Irish \u201cCity of Literature\u201d means that the best bookstores on the Emerald Isle are, of course, the bookstores in Dublin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, the Irish have long been recognised as gifted storytellers. And with some of Dublin\u2019s most famous sons like Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, Bram Stoker and WB Yeats continuing this long tradition, it\u2019s not difficult to see why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Long story short, there are many great bookstores in Dublin. But if we absolutely had to choose, the following places would be our top picks. Here is a list of where to head to procure the best printed masterpieces in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/51908717696_d51b73b715_kres-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"books on shelves\" class=\"wp-image-13713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/51908717696_d51b73b715_kres-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/51908717696_d51b73b715_kres-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/51908717696_d51b73b715_kres-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/51908717696_d51b73b715_kres.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Looking for a good book? You&#8217;re in luck. Photo credit: Art Prof<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But first, a little history&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bookstores-in-dublin\/#Dublin_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CCity_of_Literature%E2%80%9D\" title=\"Dublin &#8211; \u201cCity of Literature\u201d\">Dublin &#8211; \u201cCity of Literature\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bookstores-in-dublin\/#The_Best_Bookstores_in_Dublin\" title=\"The Best Bookstores in Dublin\">The Best Bookstores in Dublin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bookstores-in-dublin\/#Hodges_Figgis\" title=\"Hodges Figgis\">Hodges Figgis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bookstores-in-dublin\/#Chapters\" title=\"Chapters\">Chapters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bookstores-in-dublin\/#Ulysses_Rare_Books\" title=\"Ulysses Rare Books\">Ulysses Rare Books<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bookstores-in-dublin\/#The_Gutter_Bookshop\" title=\"The Gutter Bookshop\">The Gutter Bookshop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bookstores-in-dublin\/#The_Winding_Stair\" title=\"The Winding Stair\">The Winding Stair<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bookstores-in-dublin\/#Secret_Book_Record_Store\" title=\"Secret Book &amp; Record Store\">Secret Book &amp; Record Store<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bookstores-in-dublin\/#Swenys_Pharmacy\" title=\"Sweny\u2019s Pharmacy\">Sweny\u2019s Pharmacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bookstores-in-dublin\/#Honorary_Mention_Museum_of_Literature\" title=\"Honorary Mention: Museum of Literature\">Honorary Mention: Museum of Literature<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bookstores-in-dublin\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Best_Bookstores_in_Dublin\" title=\"FAQs \u2013 Best Bookstores in Dublin\">FAQs \u2013 Best Bookstores in Dublin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bookstores-in-dublin\/#Are_there_any_book-related_events_or_festivals_in_Dublin\" title=\"Are there any book-related events or festivals in Dublin?\">Are there any book-related events or festivals in Dublin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bookstores-in-dublin\/#Can_I_find_second-hand_or_rare_books_easily_in_Dublin\" title=\"Can I find second-hand or rare books easily in Dublin?\">Can I find second-hand or rare books easily in Dublin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bookstores-in-dublin\/#Are_bookstores_in_Dublin_accessible_to_visitors_with_mobility_needs\" title=\"Are bookstores in Dublin accessible to visitors with mobility needs?\">Are bookstores in Dublin accessible to visitors with mobility needs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bookstores-in-dublin\/#Whats_the_best_area_in_Dublin_for_book_lovers_to_explore_on_foot\" title=\"What\u2019s the best area in Dublin for book lovers to explore on foot?\">What\u2019s the best area in Dublin for book lovers to explore on foot?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0d217ed0 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dublin_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CCity_of_Literature%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Dublin &#8211; \u201cCity of Literature\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Back in 2010, UNESCO incorporated Ireland\u2019s vibrant capital into its newly founded &#8220;Creative Cities Network&#8221;. This officially spotlighted Dublin as an important literary location, alongside other European wonderlands of wordsmithery like Milan, Barcelona, Manchester, Prague, Lillehammer, and Odessa. To gain this designation, cities must \u200bhit several strict criteria such as; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cquality, quantity and diversity of publishing in the city,\u201d <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cliterature, drama and\/or poetry playing an important role in the city,\u201d and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cexistence of libraries, bookstores and public or private cultural centers which preserve, promote and disseminate domestic and foreign literature.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of which this naturally creative city excels in.&nbsp;So, without further ado, let\u2019s get into <strong>the best bookstores in Dublin!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gregory-dalleau-KT4dOfvtZSg-unsplashres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pedestrians walk past colorful shops and a famous Dublin bookstore, with a large historic stone church at the street\u2019s end.\" class=\"wp-image-13714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gregory-dalleau-KT4dOfvtZSg-unsplashres-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gregory-dalleau-KT4dOfvtZSg-unsplashres-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gregory-dalleau-KT4dOfvtZSg-unsplashres-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gregory-dalleau-KT4dOfvtZSg-unsplashres.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dublin is a \u201cCity of Literature&#8221; and is home to many of the best bookstores in Ireland, if not the world! Photo credit: Gregory Dalleau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-58bd83f0 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Bookstores_in_Dublin\"><\/span>The Best Bookstores in Dublin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2fee703c gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hodges_Figgis\"><\/span>Hodges Figgis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kicking off with an oldie but a goodie. And when we say old, we\u2019re not just talking about the oldest bookstore in Dublin. We are talking about \u201cthe oldest bookshop in Ireland\u201d and \u201cthird oldest operating bookshop in the world\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening in 1768, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hodgesfiggis.ie\/\"><strong>Hodges Figgis<\/strong> <\/a>has been name-checked by famous writers including James Joyce, Sally Rooney and Paul Durcan. It\u00b4s floors hold an absolute treasure trove of talented writers from Ireland and beyond, They also host a stellar selection of events throughout the year. The perfect place to start any literary journey in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sandy-ravaloniaina-JKo9-PQ_ipI-unsplashres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"books sitting on a table\" class=\"wp-image-13708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sandy-ravaloniaina-JKo9-PQ_ipI-unsplashres-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sandy-ravaloniaina-JKo9-PQ_ipI-unsplashres-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sandy-ravaloniaina-JKo9-PQ_ipI-unsplashres-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sandy-ravaloniaina-JKo9-PQ_ipI-unsplashres.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you&#8217;re a book lover, swing by one of the many fantastic bookstores in Dubin and browse their selection. Photo credit: Sandy Ravaloniaina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Traveler&#8217;s tip<\/strong>: There are few things more enjoyable than reading a good book over a nice cup of coffee. Once you&#8217;ve picked something new to read, why don&#8217;t you head to one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-coffee-shops-dublin\">best coffee shops in Dublin<\/a> to really lose yourself for a few hours?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-aab98564 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chapters\"><\/span>Chapters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the oldest to the biggest bookshop in Ireland, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chaptersbookstore.com\/\">Chapters<\/a><\/strong> doesn&#8217;t follow trends. Whilst it gives space to all sorts of published works, they don\u2019t just sell the guaranteed chart toppers. This place is sustainably minded and creatively motivated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, there is a never-ending programme of writer\u2019s groups and book clubs. The team at Chapters also put a focus on helping their customers to uncover the new, the fresh and the different with their \u201cmystery box\u201d collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-83ec2128 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ulysses_Rare_Books\"><\/span>Ulysses Rare Books<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Where did they get the striking name from? Keep reading to find out, but you can probably guess what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rarebooks.ie\/\"><strong>Ulysses Rare Books <\/strong><\/a>specialize in.&nbsp;Founded in Donegal in 1969,  and Winners of the Irish Times \u201cBest Bookshop in Ireland\u201d award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This bookstore in Dublin has been serving that comforting old book smell to the collectors of rare books for more than half a century.  It is your go-to for lovely rare editions and prints, with a particular focus on local literature from the 19th and 20th centuries.&nbsp;Though excitingly, you\u2019re just as likely to find a limited edition of Dr. Seuss or a signed copy of Terry Pratchett among the antiquarian Irish gems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/blaz-photo-zMRLZh40kms-unsplashres-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A person wearing blue jeans sits cross-legged holding an open book in their lap, sunlight casting warm diagonal shadows.\" class=\"wp-image-13711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/blaz-photo-zMRLZh40kms-unsplashres-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/blaz-photo-zMRLZh40kms-unsplashres-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/blaz-photo-zMRLZh40kms-unsplashres-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/blaz-photo-zMRLZh40kms-unsplashres.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There are numerous great authors from Ireland and the UK who have made significant contributions to world literature. Photo credit: Blaz Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider&#8217;s tip<\/strong>: Dublin is filled with quirky sites like Ulysses Rare Books. If you&#8217;d like to check out some of the city&#8217;s strangest secrets, check out our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-dublin\">Unique Things to do in Dublin.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-94a32357 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Gutter_Bookshop\"><\/span>The Gutter Bookshop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As Oscar Wilde\u00b4s character in <em>Lady Windermere&#8217;s Fan<\/em> utters \u201cWe are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.\u201d Thus sparking one of the most oft-quoted one-liners in Irish literature.. Indeed, it\u2019s gone on to be featured on t-shirts, mugs and motivational social media posts ever since. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it also served as inspiration for<a href=\"https:\/\/gutterbookshop.com\/\"> <\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gutterbookshop.com\/\">The Gutter Bookshop<\/a><\/strong>. The original shop on Cow\u2019s Lane opened in 2009 and the later, it was joined by it\u00b4s sister store in Dalkey. This bookstore is the quirky little independent choice for all ages with readings, book clubs and lovingly curated \u201cStaff Picks\u201d as standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"874\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/europeana-QbcupDQ9_L4-unsplashres-874x1024.jpg\" alt=\"a man in a suit\" class=\"wp-image-13716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/europeana-QbcupDQ9_L4-unsplashres-874x1024.jpg 874w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/europeana-QbcupDQ9_L4-unsplashres-600x703.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/europeana-QbcupDQ9_L4-unsplashres-768x900.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/europeana-QbcupDQ9_L4-unsplashres.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Portrait of Oscar Wilde, one of the most famous Irish writers. Photo credit: Europeana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f4c24081 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Winding_Stair\"><\/span>The Winding Stair<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They sure know how to celebrate their beloved writers in Dublin. And here\u2019s another fantastic bookshop option which does just that &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winding-stair.com\/\">The Winding Stair<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Named for the iconic poem by WB Yeats, this bookshop boasts enviable views over both the River Liffey and Ha\u2019Penny Bridge. It was a meeting place for all manner of creative minds through the 70s and 80s and has been ever since. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly disappearing from Dublin\u2019s streets forever in 2005, the very next year The Winding Stair was resurrected by a new restaurant sitting atop it. No fancy frills, just solid, comforting and seasonal Irish dishes with a choice of unusual books that prove why this independent shop is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"738\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dakota-corbin-a-AWnRtwlWM-unsplashres-738x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A wooden bookshelf in one of the best bookstores in Dublin holds three organized yet eclectic shelves of colorful, variously sized and stacked books.\" class=\"wp-image-13710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dakota-corbin-a-AWnRtwlWM-unsplashres-738x1024.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dakota-corbin-a-AWnRtwlWM-unsplashres-600x833.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dakota-corbin-a-AWnRtwlWM-unsplashres-768x1066.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dakota-corbin-a-AWnRtwlWM-unsplashres-1106x1536.jpg 1106w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dakota-corbin-a-AWnRtwlWM-unsplashres.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Books, books, books. Photo credit: Dakota Corbin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Secret_Book_Record_Store\"><\/span>Secret Book &amp; Record Store<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s cozy, it\u2019s loved by locals and it\u2019s the place to come if you like culture in all its forms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dublin may have birthed some of Europe\u2019s most famous writers, but it certainly hasn\u2019t shirked when it comes to musical output either. It\u2019s this legacy that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesecretbookstore.ie\/\">The Secret Book &amp; Record Store<\/a><\/strong> is dedicated to, both new and second-hand.&nbsp;So if you\u2019re looking to grab a vinyl record of U2\u2019s \u2018The Joshua Tree\u2019, while also picking up a well-thumbed copy of Wilde\u2019s \u2018The Importance of Being Earnest\u2019, you now know exactly where to head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/tetiana-shyshkina-9PTI7sz3z48-unsplashres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A bookstore in Dublin displays a blue We are open as usual sign, with neatly arranged books, decor, and figurines visible inside.\" class=\"wp-image-13707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/tetiana-shyshkina-9PTI7sz3z48-unsplashres-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/tetiana-shyshkina-9PTI7sz3z48-unsplashres-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/tetiana-shyshkina-9PTI7sz3z48-unsplashres-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/tetiana-shyshkina-9PTI7sz3z48-unsplashres.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Looking for a good book? Come on in! Photo credit: Tetiana Shyshkina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b09b0cf gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swenys_Pharmacy\"><\/span>Sweny\u2019s Pharmacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One name that is going to come up time and again on any literary deep dive here is James Joyce. Writer of \u2018Ulysses\u2019, the humorous yet weighty stream-of-consciousness novel. The book was loosely built on the foundations of Homer\u2019s \u2018Odyssey\u2019 but set in early 20th century Dublin.&nbsp;It eventually got its first proper publishing in Paris in 1922 after being banned in the USA and Britain for being obscene and blasphemous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But why are we talking specifically about this masterpiece on a list of bookstores in Dublin?&nbsp; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sweny%27s_Pharmacy\">Sweny\u2019s Pharmacy<\/a><\/strong> was originally propelled to fame as a key landmark in the novel itself: a pharmacy where the lead character Leopold Bloom procures a lemon-scented soap which becomes his lucky talisman during an eventful day.&nbsp; <em>\u201cHe waited by the counter, inhaling the keen reek of drugs, the dusty dry smell of sponges and loofahs. Lot of time taken up telling your aches and pains.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And now, this beautiful building is frozen in time, complete with prescriptions still waiting patiently on shelves for customers who never came.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kimberly-farmer-lUaaKCUANVI-unsplashres-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"A stack of colorful hardcover books, from one of the best bookstores in Dublin - sweny\u00b4s pharmacy\" class=\"wp-image-13547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kimberly-farmer-lUaaKCUANVI-unsplashres-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kimberly-farmer-lUaaKCUANVI-unsplashres-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kimberly-farmer-lUaaKCUANVI-unsplashres-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kimberly-farmer-lUaaKCUANVI-unsplashres.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you&#8217;re in town for the weekend, don&#8217;t miss the chance to get some charming books. Photo credit: Kimberly Farmer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweny\u2019s has new customers now, those seeking solace through words rather than pharmaceuticals. Since 2009, it has  been given a new lease of life as a bookshop with a wide selection of works to purchase, alongside lemon-scented soap for a lucky day of your own.&nbsp;This is not your average Dublin bookshop, this is an absolute <em>must-visit <\/em>on any Joycean pilgrimage to the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honorary_Mention_Museum_of_Literature\"><\/span>Honorary Mention: Museum of Literature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We know it\u2019s not a Dublin bookshop.&nbsp;However, no article about literature in the Irish capital would be complete without a spotlight on this excellent museum.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/moli.ie\/\"> MoLi <\/a><\/strong>on St. Stephen\u2019s Green celebrates \u2018the world\u2019s greatest storytellers\u2019 in a modern and accessible way. There is a particular focus on James Joyce and also great rotating exhibitions.&nbsp;Oh, and a top tip from us?&nbsp;Try the cafe, called Commons Cafe.  It\u2019s run by local food entrepreneurs sisters Domini and Peaches Kemp, who offer incredible Irish tastes and certainly know their way around a baked treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/37434004544_000a7daeea_kres-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A bronze bust of James Joyce on a stone pedestal stands in a leafy Dublin park, honoring the famed Irish writer.\" class=\"wp-image-13719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/37434004544_000a7daeea_kres-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/37434004544_000a7daeea_kres-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/37434004544_000a7daeea_kres-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/37434004544_000a7daeea_kres.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">James Joyce left a profound mark on literature worldwide. Photo credit: Adam Hay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_Best_Bookstores_in_Dublin\"><\/span>FAQs \u2013 Best Bookstores in Dublin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_book-related_events_or_festivals_in_Dublin\"><\/span>Are there any book-related events or festivals in Dublin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! Dublin hosts several literary events throughout the year, including the Dublin Book Festival in November and Bloomsday every June, which celebrates James Joyce\u2019s Ulysses. Many of the city\u2019s bookstores also hold regular readings, launches, and writing workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_find_second-hand_or_rare_books_easily_in_Dublin\"><\/span>Can I find second-hand or rare books easily in Dublin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely. In addition to well-known spots like Ulysses Rare Books, there are several independent stores and market stalls that specialise in pre-loved or collectible editions. George\u2019s Street Arcade and the Temple Bar Book Market (open weekends) are great for browsing rare finds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cobbled-street-in-Dublin-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"People walk along busy sidewalks beside a cobblestone street, with uneven stones clearly visible in the foreground.\" class=\"wp-image-20184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cobbled-street-in-Dublin-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cobbled-street-in-Dublin-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cobbled-street-in-Dublin-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cobbled-street-in-Dublin.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These famous cobbled streets signal that you&#8217;re in the city center of Dublin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bookstores_in_Dublin_accessible_to_visitors_with_mobility_needs\"><\/span>Are bookstores in Dublin accessible to visitors with mobility needs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the larger shops like Hodges Figgis and Gutter are fully accessible, with lifts or ground-floor layouts. However, smaller independents housed in older buildings may have narrow staircases or limited access, so it\u2019s best to call ahead before visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_best_area_in_Dublin_for_book_lovers_to_explore_on_foot\"><\/span>What\u2019s the best area in Dublin for book lovers to explore on foot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start around Dawson Street and Duke Street for a mix of modern and historic shops, then cross over to Ormond Quay for The Winding Stair. You\u2019ll find plenty of literary landmarks, cosy caf\u00e9s, and even Joyce-inspired plaques along the way, perfect for a self-guided literary stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Temple-Bar-tour-guide-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Several travelers follow a tour guide along a cobblestone street in Dublin, passing pubs with red signs and buildings with large windows.\" class=\"wp-image-20186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Temple-Bar-tour-guide-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Temple-Bar-tour-guide-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Temple-Bar-tour-guide-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Temple-Bar-tour-guide.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Understand the fame of Temple Bar and all about Dublin&#8217;s history with our tour guides. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If wandering Dublin\u2019s bookstores has whetted your appetite for literary exploration, why not take it further?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\">Take Walks,<\/a><\/strong> you can join guided literary tours in other iconic cities, from the canals of Venice to the bustling streets of New York and beyond. 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