Hatchards

"Squeeze Yourself In Hatchards is the oldest and most prestigious bookshop in London , and its not just the royal warrant above the sign that gives it particular charm. The shop is dominated by its central spiral staircase and, once inside, you have to squeeze your way around the stacks, which makes finding each new room a surprise and a joy. It's how I imagine the bookshops in Diagon Alley would look..."

"Hatchards has been open since 1797, welcoming guests like Rudyard Kipling and Lord Byron. Though now owned by the larger London book chain Waterstones, Hatchards retains a wonderful old bookshop feel, a beautiful interior, and a knowledgeable staff."

"Hatchards has been open since 1797, welcoming guests like Rudyard Kipling and Lord Byron. Though now owned by the larger London book chain Waterstones, Hatchards retains a wonderful old bookshop feel, a beautiful interior, and a knowledgeable staff."

"Established in 1797, Hatchard's—London's oldest bookshop—has been the Royal supplier for generations of monarchs. With a formidable selection of classic and modern reads, and tasteful Christmas wrapping, visit Hatchard's to buy your last-minute gifts, and to feel like you're in Harry Potter's Flourish and Blotts."