London: Waterstones Piccadilly
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Operating Hours:Monday - Saturday: 09:00 - 22:00. Sunday: 12:00 - 18:00
The Vibe:Europe's largest bookshop, floor by floor
Set inside the Art Deco former Simpson's department store at 203 Piccadilly, Waterstones flagship holds over 8 miles of shelving across six floors. Europe's largest bookshop by retail space — and home to the 5th View rooftop bar overlooking Piccadilly.
The Art Deco ceiling rises above the ground-floor fiction tables; escalators rise through five levels of hardbacks, paperbacks, children's sections and stationery. The rooftop's wall of windows faces Piccadilly Circus.
- • Europe's largest bookshop by retail floor space
- • Housed inside the former Simpson's department store — Grade II listed
- • Over 8 miles of shelving across six floors
Fit For
- 📚 Book lovers: Unmatched depth of stock in one building
- 🌧️ Rainy-day travellers: Hours of indoor browsing
- 🍷 Literary drinkers: 5th View rooftop bar with Piccadilly views
- 🎁 Gift shoppers: Every bestseller plus deep backlist
Highlights
- Six floors of books across every genre
- 5th View Bar & Kitchen rooftop with views over Piccadilly
- Extensive children's and young adult floors
- Stationery, gifts and vinyl mezzanine
- Art Deco 1936 Simpson's building heritage — Hidden Gem
London Local Expert
Sarah Riches
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