Maison Assouline

The place to go for coffee table books with immaculate artwork. The curation of books is absolutely beautiful with the selection offering an interesting array of collectible books. There is also a bar inside where you can sit for a drink in a luxurious and quiet setting.

Lovely atmosphere. Quickly served, and coffee well presented. But for me very expensive for a couple of cups of coffee and a small biscuit. Also added a service charge !

Just out for the day , and did see this place be for but did not have the time to go in , well we went in what a place lots of books but most are big books . saw the waiter and he showed us our table , we ordered our drinks , a very nice place to have a drink , great staff very helpfully :)

Meanwhile en route to the Royal Academy, we chanced upon Maison Assouline on Piccadilly. This temple of premium coffee table books looks as good as it feels! Their collection is as fine as it gets. Stunning. Gorgeous. Exquisite. All housed in this two level emporium designed to seduce. You’re invited to peruse and enjoy. The staff behind the counter was very welcoming. His greeting was warm and genuine. In the corner is Swans Bar….we did not venture in but it looked tasteful. The entire showroom was definitely well curated and those coffee table books are screaming to be bought!

We came in for a light lunch but the menus wasn’t the same as advertised on the website, however our waiter Clifford was most charming and offered us a gorgeous dainty glass of champagne, olives and walnuts on the house! He was gracious and we had a lovely time in this inspirational place. Will definitely come again as the welcome was so genuine and warm. Thank you Clifford for making it so special

A genuine delight. I was made to feel at home. My first time there on my own, I asked to sit at the bar and write. They made space for me, asked me questions and let me flow. It exactly what I needed…wasn’t he drinks! Some of the best I’ve had in London/UK. Special shout out to the Greek barman with the beautiful smile and the manager of whom I don’t know his ethnicity but he wears tigers eyes bracelets. Both were amazing with service and vibe

It is OK. Too much ice Some cocktails have the liquid volume of a thimble Some reason male server only looked at, spoke to, and responded to my male companion and not me, felt like being in an Arabic eatery. For the price of the (small) drinks, I'd expect better 'complimentary' nibbles, keep some staples, but add something different or non calorie dense like popcorn or baked courgette crisps I came many times alone before, set up client hospitality here and more recently brought a guest. Either the the companions gender or age made them more important for the waitor to speak with.

Go here for the finest cocktails in central London. My negroni was the best ever and when I checked the ingredients I knew why - Boatyard double gin, Campari, Cocchi vermouth Di Torin, Pineau de Charente, burnt mandarin. Yes at £20 it’s more expensive than some other bars but I’m going back this week!

Ok, I want to give this place 6 stars!! I came across it accidently and the only reason we came here was because we happened to be walking by it on our way to someplace else and had a few minutes to kill... thank God we did! We ended up going back again the day before we left London because we loved it so much. Hard to explain... "Bookstore / Bar" but when I say SEXY VIBE, believe me! It is the perfect place for a date (especially if your date is an intellectual!) Have a cocktail and small plates, then walk around and bask in the FABULOUSNESS that is the bookstore!! We ended up buying 3 books. Not cheap (about $105 American and up) but soooo beautiful and great conversation starters as coffee table books!!

This is a very cool bookstore and cocktail bar right on Piccadilly. The bar snacks are excellent too! We really enjoyed the Aviation Rosa and the Burnt Mandarin Negroni. The books are amazing and worth a good browse

There aren't words... A delightful location with beautiful cocktails. Ask for Felix! He is a master at cocktail concoctions and he is exactly what you would hope for in such a special place!!

It's an interesting setting and the staff are friendly. But, once you move beyond those points the value you are getting for what you pay is to the downside. I may return for a coffee. But, beyond that choice, the prices don't justify the quality of the food.

Hmm interesting place that James Bond would probably frequent. One of the descriptions says "Objets d'curiosite" or something like that, and I think that puts it well. Large custom atlases, bound in plexiglass covers, artifacts from around the world... animal skin decoration... I don't know what to say except you're stepping into a unique world.

Very pretty and £ bookstore. I never noticed the bar! That aside, they have an interesting selection. Worth checking out if in the area for drinks or to browse the books.

Maison Assouline is located in an old bank located on Piccadilly. This is a flagship store for the book publisher Assouline. I was looking for a specific book published by Assouline which they did not carry in the store. The associate really was not interested in finding it for me. I found the book at Hatchards locates down the street. The store is unique and beautiful. The Swan Bar is small but gorgeous and is located on the main floor of the store. The service is moderately attentive and the champagne was served in a coupe glass (a big no-no...a sommelier will tell you it is the worst glass to serve champagne in for a litany of reasons. Wine connoisseurs will also state olives are too piquant for champagne and should instead be served with almonds, pistachios, cashews or something with cheese...who manages this bar?!) but it is a nice spot for a quick, peaceful break from the massive crowds of shoppers on Piccadilly. Service charge was included. www.assouline.com

It's expensive -- £6 for a cup of tea. But I was looking for a quiet, elegant spot in c London to engage in some reading, and this was just the ticket. The music is jazzy, the cups are stunning, and I was treated honourably by the staff. It makes you feel important. Even the carpets make your feet feel like royalty.

This place is *magic*. I almost, almost, don't want to share Maison Assouline with a larger audience. But I'm a generous type, so here goes: This is labeled as a 'bookshop' but it's really much much more than that. It's almost a lifestyle 'concept' store (I KNOW, I'M EYEROLLING FROM MY OWN TERMINOLOGY, TOO!) but without the pretension. Maison Assouline is the flagship location of the Parisian publisher. The space itself is, at street level, something you could easily pass by in the hustle bustle of Piccadilly Circus. But don't. Step inside and it opens up to a 2.5 level (the top level is small and attic-like) shop with displays of books and a cafe/bar on the main floor, and art pieces and knick-knacks artfully displayed throughout. The books are beautiful: big picture books that are so large and weighty they have their own 'Assouline'-branded stands. The space is perfectly perfumed. Soft music from an Iranian performer is piped through the room. Truly; every element is...to quote my friend..."spot...on". A special note for the bar, impressively stocked with wines, spirits, and *perfect* cocktails. There were roughly five signature cocktails on offer, and the manhattan was the best version I have ever tested. The daiquiri was nowhere close to the unappealing versions I've had in the past; which is to say, it was tart with grapefruit and lime, and only slightly sweetened with gomme syrup. 12GBP/per. Yelp note: watch the hours, here! Although there's a bar, it closes at 9pm. Reservations recommended.

A bookstore, bar and interior design all in one. Love the multi use concept. Most unique bar I've step foot into yet. Definitely a must see if you're in the Piccadilly area...and they have cocktails when none of these other pubs do. Winning!!!!

I was refused coffee and tea. They said it's cause a small place and they only serve hot drinks until 5:30. Must be North Korea or something because no BRITISH establishment would refuse tea!!