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The Winding Stair Bookshop
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- Hours:
Tue-Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
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€€
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
7 reviews for The Winding Stair Bookshop
Writers musicians and artists used to gather here in the 70s to meet up and compare interests and have a chat, now everyone gathers here to have a browse in the book shop and to eat in the lovely restaurant that now takes over most of this establishment.
The book shop is great for a browse among second hand books, you never know what you will come across. the children's section is particularly good!
If you want to have something to eat here forget about just deciding on a whim and turning up, its so popular that you absolutely must make a reservation otherwise you will be very disappointed!
Absolutely love the winding stair. They stock some really weird books that you may never see anywhere else agin, as well as a lot of the more popular fiction and non fiction.
It's a quaint little place where you can while away the free hours if you've nothing better to do and although a lot of their stuff is a little more pricey than most other book shops, the Winding Stair is worth your cash if only for it's uniqueness.
The Winding Stair bookshop used to be the home for all things bohemian - with a bookshop that seemed to stretch right up into the clouds (at the top was a sticky-tabled literary restaurant that made the whole trip worthwhile).
Now it's back and packing a punch!
The creaky stairs and multiple floors are gone, replaced by a Michelin rated gastro-restaurant. But the ground floor has been kept on as an independent and eclectic bookstore. The most appealing feature about the store is the unexpected - you are never quite sure what you will find on the next shelf. (The children's books shelves are stuffed with some good titles but there is limited space and as a result, limited stock.)
The Winding Stair has kept it's old-worldy, bohemian atmosphere - something that is lost in the new Chapters store - and it is hard to resist the urge not to just spend hours idly sifting through the hundreds of books. The appeal of the store is bolstered by its staff - who are not only friendly but know more than just a thing or two about books and writers. (Just don't drop in at half 7 in the evening and keep Regan waiting for his tea. You won't like him when he's hungry.)
The shop is closed on Mondays but is open Tuesday - Sunday from 12pm till 5.
The Winding Stair is such a marvelous little shop, I just wish it was bigger. A friend mentioned the place to me and I decided to check it out, not realizing it is mostly a restaurant now and not strictly a bookstore. I walked in and was startled by how small the place was; I get the feeling that the focus is definitely on the restaurant now, though the bookstore still retains its charm.
I decided to browse around anyway, and ended up staying for almost an hour! The stock isn't big, in fact it's downright teeny for a bookstore, but everything is superb. Their selection of art books blew me away; they had a lot of titles and collections you're unlikely to find in a traditional bookstore. They have new and used books for sale, the used ones being quite well priced. I wanted to buy their entire collection of old penguin books. With their happy orange bindings they'd make a delightful addition to my personal library.
This business name should be updated to include the restaurant above the bookstore.
What a random little find right on the River Liffey. Space is small and somewhat cramped - but it's worth it for the friendly staff and tasty food (steak, crab, mussels, and various other items). If you can score a front seat by the window - you'll even get a great view.
The Winding Stair is by far one of my favourite places to go on a lazy weekend. Whether you have something specific in mind or you just want to peruse the latest arrivals, the staff will not bother you. You're free to sort through used and new books and even take a seat in their big arm chair.
There's a good mix of different types of books, from children's stories to classic works. I like to look at their photography and fashion books.
This bookshop is one of the reasons Dublin has such a strong reputation for literature. It has been around since the 70s and is considered by many artists and intellectuals to be the ideal meeting spot. I went to my friend's book reading here last summer and it was an unforgettable night of wine and literature.
It was a couple years ago so what I ate I can't really remember too well but the place was cozy with high ceilings and tall windows overlooking the Liffey. Great spot.. what a concept for a restaurant. A winding stair to reach the restaurant. An extensive menu and wine list I do remember. I do remember the entree was a fish and absolutely wonderful. My husband tells me it was 'place'. I would defintely go back again!