Bookstores in Dublin
If you judge a town by its bookshops, Dublin, Leinster gives you 90 to judge by. That's 90 bookshops mapped around Dublin, each with its own shelves and specialties. The used sections are where the real bargains hide. Staff picks shelves are the fastest way to read a shop's personality.
This guide covers every bookstore we could verify in and around Dublin (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Eason and University Bookshop, plus Bookmart & Gamexchange. If a bookshop's missing from Dublin's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Dublin bookstore lineup
90 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Eason
BookstoreRun by Eason and Son Ltd.
Run by Eason and Son Ltd., Eason is Bookstore on Mill Street. Also worth knowing about Eason: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Mill Street
Phone: +353 1 629 3765
University Bookshop
Bookstore
University Bookshop — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about University Bookshop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 08:30-18:00; Fr 08:30-17:30.
Hours: Mo-Th 08:30-18:00; Fr 08:30-17:30
Bookmart & Gamexchange
Bookstore
Bookmart & Gamexchange — Bookstore on 73 Talbot Street.
73 Talbot Street
Eason
BookstoreRun by Eason and Son Ltd.
Run by Eason and Son Ltd., Eason is Bookstore, found on Saint Johns Road West in Dublin. Also worth knowing about Eason: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 06:30-19:00, Su 08:00-19:00; it has a website with more detail.
Saint Johns Road West, Dublin, D08E2CV
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-19:00, Su 08:00-19:00
The Gutter Bookshop
Bookstore
The Gutter Bookshop — Bookstore, found on 8 Cow's Lane in Dublin. Also worth knowing about The Gutter Bookshop: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
8 Cow's Lane, Dublin
Phone: +353 1 6799206
Eason
BookstoreRun by Eason and Son Ltd.
Run by Eason and Son Ltd., Eason is Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Eason: it has a website with more detail.
Dublin Airport
Dubary Books
Bookstore
Dubary Books — Bookstore on Old Dublin Road. Also worth knowing about Dubary Books: the map lists its hours as Mo-We,Sa 09:00-18:00; Th-Fr 09:00-19:00; Su,PH 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Old Dublin Road
Hours: Mo-We,Sa 09:00-18:00; Th-Fr 09:00-19:00; Su,PH 12:00-18:00
Phone: +353 1 2886 341
Needful Things
Bookstore
Needful Things — Bookstore on 3 Aungier Street.
3 Aungier Street
The Company of Books
Bookstore
The Company of Books is Bookstore.
Eason
BookstoreRun by Eason and Son Ltd.
Run by Eason and Son Ltd., Eason is Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Eason: it has a website with more detail.
International Books
Bookstore
International Books is Bookstore on 18 South Frederick Street, Dublin. International Books also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
18 South Frederick Street, Dublin
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su off
Phone: +353 1 679 9375
Library Shop
BookstoreRun by Trinity College Library
Run by Trinity College Library, Library Shop is Bookstore.
Campus Bookshop
Bookstore
Campus Bookshop is Bookstore. Campus Bookshop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 08:30-17:30; Fr 08:30-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Dublin
Hours: Mo-Th 08:30-17:30; Fr 08:30-17:00
Phone: +353 1 269 1384
Abtree Books Stationery
Bookstore
Abtree Books Stationery is Bookstore.
Fax and Fiction
Bookstore
Fax and Fiction — Bookstore.
Eason
BookstoreRun by Eason and Son Ltd.
Run by Eason and Son Ltd., Eason is Bookstore on Millfield Shopping Centre. Also worth knowing about Eason: it has a website with more detail.
Millfield Shopping Centre
Forbidden Planet
BookstoreRun by Forbidden Planet International
Run by Forbidden Planet International, Forbidden Planet is Bookstore, found on 5-6 Crampton Quay in Dublin. Also worth knowing about Forbidden Planet: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 09:30-19:00; Su,PH 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5-6 Crampton Quay, Dublin
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 09:30-19:00; Su,PH 11:00-18:00
Phone: +353 1 671 0688
Books and Gifts
Bookstore
Books and Gifts — Bookstore.
Alan Hanna's Bookshop
Bookstore
Alan Hanna's Bookshop is Bookstore on 270 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin. Alan Hanna's Bookshop also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
270 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin
Phone: +353 1 4967398
Rathgar Bookshop
Bookstore
Rathgar Bookshop — Bookstore, found on 100 Rathgar Road in Dublin. Also worth knowing about Rathgar Bookshop: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
100 Rathgar Road, Dublin
Phone: +353 1 492 8600
Book Station
Bookstore
Book Station — Bookstore, found on Rathmines Road Lower in Dublin.
Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin
Books Upstairs
Bookstore
Books Upstairs is Bookstore on 17-18 D'Olier Street, Dublin. Books Upstairs also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
17-18 D'Olier Street, Dublin
Phone: +353 1 677 8566
The Village Bookshop
Bookstore
The Village Bookshop — Bookstore, found on 101 Terenure Road North in Dublin. Also worth knowing about The Village Bookshop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00.
101 Terenure Road North, Dublin
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Liberties Bookshop
Bookstore
Liberties Bookshop is Bookstore on Terenure Road North, Dublin. Liberties Bookshop also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Terenure Road North, Dublin
Phone: +353 1 4055703
The Hub, Ashford Gift and Book Shop
Bookstore
The Hub, Ashford Gift and Book Shop is Bookstore. The Hub, Ashford Gift and Book Shop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-13:30; Sa 11:00-15:00 "subject to volunteer availability".
Ashford
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-13:30; Sa 11:00-15:00 "subject to volunteer availability"
Dubray
Bookstore
Dubray — Bookstore, found on Rathmines Road Lower in Dublin. Also worth knowing about Dubray: the map lists its hours as Mo-We 09:00-20:00; Th,Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin
Hours: Mo-We 09:00-20:00; Th,Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Phone: +353 1 497 9722
The Book Haven
Bookstore
The Book Haven — Bookstore, found on Roselawn Road in Blanchardstown. Also worth knowing about The Book Haven: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Roselawn Road, Blanchardstown
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +353 1 822 7647
Blackrock Market Books
Bookstore
Blackrock Market Books is Bookstore. Blackrock Market Books also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Phone: +353 85 207 7708
Big Bang Comics
Bookstore
Big Bang Comics — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Big Bang Comics: the map lists its hours as 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Dundrum
Hours: 10:00-19:00
Phone: +353 1 216 5093
Naughton Bookshop
Used bookstore
Naughton Bookshop is Used bookstore. Naughton Bookshop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as "Closed for renovations"; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: "Closed for renovations"
Bookstation
Bookstore
Bookstation — Bookstore on Kilmacud Road Lower. Also worth knowing about Bookstation: the map lists its hours as Mo-We 08:00-18:00; Th-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Kilmacud Road Lower
Hours: Mo-We 08:00-18:00; Th-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +353 27 84483
Halfway up the Stairs
Bookstore
Halfway up the Stairs — Bookstore on La Touche Place. Also worth knowing about Halfway up the Stairs: it has a website with more detail.
La Touche Place, A63 V624
Hampton Books
Bookstore
Hampton Books is Bookstore on 93a Morehampton Road, Dublin. Hampton Books also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
93a Morehampton Road, Dublin
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su off
Phone: +353 1 667 3072
The Secret Book & Record Store
Bookstore
The Secret Book & Record Store is Bookstore on 15 Wicklow Street, Dublin. The Secret Book & Record Store also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
15 Wicklow Street, Dublin
Dubray Books
Bookstore
Dubray Books — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Dubray Books: the map lists its hours as Mo-We 09:00-18:00; Th-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-We 09:00-18:00; Th-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Phone: +353 1 283 2193
Best Seller
BookstoreRun by National Bible Society of Ireland
Run by National Bible Society of Ireland, Best Seller is Bookstore on 41 Dawson Street.
41 Dawson Street
Eason
BookstoreRun by Eason and Son Ltd.
Run by Eason and Son Ltd., Eason is Bookstore, found on Killegland Street in Ashbourne. Also worth knowing about Eason: it has a website with more detail.
Killegland Street, Ashbourne
Eason
BookstoreRun by Eason and Son Ltd.
Run by Eason and Son Ltd., Eason is Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Eason: it has a website with more detail.
Village Bookshop
Bookstore
Village Bookshop — Bookstore, found on Church Road in Greystones. Also worth knowing about Village Bookshop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 13:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Church Road, Greystones, A63 RX72
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 13:00-17:00
Phone: +353 1 287 3925
Eason
BookstoreRun by Eason and Son Ltd.
Run by Eason and Son Ltd., Eason is Bookstore, found on Malahide Road in Dublin. Also worth knowing about Eason: it has a website with more detail.
Malahide Road, Dublin
Connolly Books
Bookstore
Connolly Books — Bookstore, found on 43 Essex Street East in Dublin. Also worth knowing about Connolly Books: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30; it has a website with more detail.
43 Essex Street East, Dublin, D02 Y306
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30
An Siopa Leabhar
Bookstore
An Siopa Leabhar — Bookstore, found on 6 Harcourt Street in Dublin. Also worth knowing about An Siopa Leabhar: it has a website with more detail.
6 Harcourt Street, Dublin, D02 VH98
Eason
BookstoreRun by Eason and Son Ltd.
Run by Eason and Son Ltd., Eason is Bookstore, found on 24/25 Nassau Street in Dublin. Also worth knowing about Eason: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; PH,Su 11:00-17:30; it has a website with more detail.
24/25 Nassau Street, Dublin
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; PH,Su 11:00-17:30
Eason
BookstoreRun by Eason and Son Ltd.
Run by Eason and Son Ltd., Eason is Bookstore on Unit 1, Pavilion 2 Marine Road. Also worth knowing about Eason: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Unit 1, Pavilion 2 Marine Road
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Phone: +353 1 202 0017
Harbour Books
Bookstore
Harbour Books — Bookstore, found on 54 George's Street Lower in Dún Laoghaire.
54 George's Street Lower, Dún Laoghaire
The Book Haven
Bookstore
The Book Haven — Bookstore.
Bookstation
Bookstore
Bookstation — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Bookstation: the map lists its hours as Mo-We 09:00-18:00; Th-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su,PH 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-We 09:00-18:00; Th-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su,PH 12:00-18:00
Phone: +353 1 212 2940
Last Bookshop
Bookstore
Last Bookshop — Bookstore.
Sound Cellar
Bookstore
Sound Cellar — Bookstore, found on Nassau Street in Dublin.
Nassau Street, Dublin
Sub-city Comics
Bookstore
Sub-city Comics — Bookstore, found on Mary Street in Dublin. Also worth knowing about Sub-city Comics: it has a website with more detail.
Mary Street, Dublin
Reads
Bookstore
Reads is Bookstore.
Bookstation
Bookstore
Bookstation — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Bookstation: it has a website with more detail.
The Book Haven
Bookstore
The Book Haven — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Book Haven: it has a website with more detail.
Books on the Green
Bookstore
Books on the Green — Bookstore.
Eason
BookstoreRun by Eason and Son Ltd.
Run by Eason and Son Ltd., Eason is Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Eason: it has a website with more detail.
Eason
BookstoreRun by Eason and Son Ltd.
Run by Eason and Son Ltd., Eason is Bookstore, found on St. Stephen's Green in Dublin. Also worth knowing about Eason: it has a website with more detail.
St. Stephen's Green, Dublin
Bookstation
Bookstore
Bookstation — Bookstore.
The Winding Stair
Bookstore
The Winding Stair is Bookstore on 40 Ormond Quay Lower, Dublin. The Winding Stair also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
40 Ormond Quay Lower, Dublin, D01 R9Y5
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: the map lists its hours as Su-Mo 10:00-18:00; Tu, Sa 09:00-18:00; Th-Fr 09:00-21:00; We 09:00-19:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Su-Mo 10:00-18:00; Tu, Sa 09:00-18:00; Th-Fr 09:00-21:00; We 09:00-19:00
Eason
Bookstore
Eason — Bookstore.
What the map tells us about bookstores in Dublin
26 of the 90 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — bookshops keep civilised hours, so the listed ones are usually reliable.
48 have websites listed. Worth a look for events — readings and signings get announced there first.
There's a cluster: 2 of them sit on Rathmines Road Lower, so you can string those into one walk and drive between the rest.
The Dublin bookstore crawl
Plot these on a map and the day plans itself: Eason on Mill Street, University Bookshop, Bookmart & Gamexchange on 73 Talbot Street, Eason on Saint Johns Road West, The Gutter Bookshop on 8 Cow's Lane, Eason, Dubary Books on Old Dublin Road, and Needful Things on 3 Aungier Street. That's 90 stops on the Dublin bookstore crawl. 82 more are listed below.
Bookstore tips for Dublin
The regulars' playbook for Dublin's bookshops:
- Gift buying? Ask for wrapping at Eason. Many independents wrap beautifully and free. It beats a gift bag every time.
- Don't skip the small press section at University Bookshop. The weird, wonderful stuff lives here. Small presses take the risks the big publishers won't.
- Bring a tote bag. Bookshops and tote bags are a natural pair. You'll need it — nobody leaves with the one book they came for.
- Learn the remainders table. Publisher overstocks sold cheap. Great for gift buying — new books at used prices.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Dublin — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new bookstore in Dublin can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 90, or a bookstore we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
We don't list prices — they change constantly and vary by edition. What we list is the where: real shops, verified by real mappers, in alphabetical order with no favourites.
If you run one of the 90 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Bookstore listings for Dublin: 90 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.