Located within the Queens Quarter, this independent bookshop has a particular interest in children’s books, Irish literature, history and fiction, plus a huge range of other genres to browse. Boasting a small but mighty selection of rare books on offer, No Alibis proves itself to be more than just a uni student’s dream, providing the local community with concerts, book launches, poetry readings and lectures, making it the perfect place for literary lovers everywhere. Trading for over 25 years, the shop also has its own small publishing company, No Alibi’s Press, which supports new, rising and renowned authors. For more information, go to noalibis.complaceholder image
Located within the Queens Quarter, this independent bookshop has a particular interest in children’s books, Irish literature, history and fiction, plus a huge range of other genres to browse. Boasting a small but mighty selection of rare books on offer, No Alibis proves itself to be more than just a uni student’s dream, providing the local community with concerts, book launches, poetry readings and lectures, making it the perfect place for literary lovers everywhere. Trading for over 25 years, the shop also has its own small publishing company, No Alibi’s Press, which supports new, rising and renowned authors. For more information, go to noalibis.com

7 vintage book shops in Belfast for literary lovers

By Jules Millward
Published 12th Dec 2024, 06:00 GMT

Rather than spending time scrolling on your phone for hours, settle down with a cosy blanket, a warming mug of tea and a classic book that you just can’t stop reading.

Visit these vintage bookshops across Belfast to find the perfect read to lose yourself in and while away all hours of the day immersed in your new favourite novel.

Book lovers rejoice, because this list narrows down the seven hidden gems in the city where you will have the opportunity to be transported into a world full of words, stories, poems and much more.

Take a look through these 7 vintage book shops in Belfast for your next favourite piece of literature:

Supporting one of Belfast’s most beloved institutions, the Linen Hall Library, this charity bookshop provides shoppers with an eclectic mix of both well-conditioned, pre-loved books and rare edition copies, all of which retail at great prices. Having relocated to be opposite CastleCourt on Royal Avenue, anyone hoping to shop local without the need to leave the house can still browse this store’s offerings thanks to their AbeBooks and eBay online shops. For more information, go to linenhall.com/visit-us/the-linen-hall-charity-bookshop

5. Linen Hall Library charity bookshop, Royal Avenue

Supporting one of Belfast’s most beloved institutions, the Linen Hall Library, this charity bookshop provides shoppers with an eclectic mix of both well-conditioned, pre-loved books and rare edition copies, all of which retail at great prices. Having relocated to be opposite CastleCourt on Royal Avenue, anyone hoping to shop local without the need to leave the house can still browse this store’s offerings thanks to their AbeBooks and eBay online shops. For more information, go to linenhall.com/visit-us/the-linen-hall-charity-bookshop Photo: Linen Hall website

Specialising in all things Ireland, as well as History, Economics and Travel related books, P & B Rowan is a husband and wife team showcasing everything from antiquarian first editions to signed copies of your favourite tales. This Malone Road spectacle has been going strong since 1973, offering a wealth of more than 50 years’ experience in the industry. For more information, go to aba.org.uk/profile/2725/P-B-Rowan

6. P & B Rowan, Malone Road

Specialising in all things Ireland, as well as History, Economics and Travel related books, P & B Rowan is a husband and wife team showcasing everything from antiquarian first editions to signed copies of your favourite tales. This Malone Road spectacle has been going strong since 1973, offering a wealth of more than 50 years’ experience in the industry. For more information, go to aba.org.uk/profile/2725/P-B-Rowan Photo: unsplash

Located on the Comber Road, Stacks Bookshop provides customers with a wide selection of secondhand books to cover all interests, giving visitors access to an impressive collection of more than 30,000 books, with their database being updated weekly. Regardless of if you want a rare first print edition of a book or something slightly more modern with a lighter price tag, Stacks has a brilliant reputation preceding it and isn’t one to miss when you just want a good book in your hands. For more information, go to facebook.com/stacksbookshop/?locale=en_GB

7. Stacks Bookshop, Comber Road

Located on the Comber Road, Stacks Bookshop provides customers with a wide selection of secondhand books to cover all interests, giving visitors access to an impressive collection of more than 30,000 books, with their database being updated weekly. Regardless of if you want a rare first print edition of a book or something slightly more modern with a lighter price tag, Stacks has a brilliant reputation preceding it and isn’t one to miss when you just want a good book in your hands. For more information, go to facebook.com/stacksbookshop/?locale=en_GB Photo: Stacks Bookshop Facebook

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