London Connection1The Book Elephant
- Details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- 16 Sayer Street, London, SE17 1FH
- Phone
- +44 20 3337 8836
- Website
- thebookelephant.co.uk
Best Bookshops in Southwark, London
Bookshops in Southwark range from independents to chains and second-hand dealers. Below you will find our selection of 10 bookshops in Southwark, with address, phone number, website and opening hours for each one, followed by practical advice on choosing the right bookshop, typical prices and answers to common questions.
10listed
2with phone number
10with website
3open on Sundays
10 Bookshops in Southwark
2Art Books
- Address
- 43 Holland Street, London, SE1 9JR
- Phone
- +44 20 7261 0111
- Website
- marcuscampbell.co.uk
3The Calder Bookshop & Theatre
- Details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- 51 The Cut, London, SE1 8LF
- Website
- calderbookshop.com
- Opening hours
- Mon-Sat 11:00-21:00 · Sun 13:00-18:00
456a Infoshop
- Address
- 56a Crampton Street, London, SE17 3AE
- Website
- 56a.org.uk
- Opening hours
- Sat 14:00-18:00
5Lala Books
- Address
- 4a Grove Lane, London, SE5 8SY
- Website
- lalabooks.london
- Opening hours
- Mon closed · Tue-Sat 10:00-17:00 · Sun 11:00-16:00
6BOOKS
- Address
- 20 Maxted Road, London, SE15 4LF
- Website
- books-peckham.com
- Opening hours
- Thu-Sun 11:00-18:00 · Mon-Wed closed
7Woolfson & Tay
- Address
- 39 Bear Lane, London, SE1 0UH
- Website
- woolfsonandtay.com
8Rye Books
- Address
- 47 North Cross Road, London, SE22 9ET
- Website
- ryebooks.co.uk
9Oxfam Bookshop
- Address
- 9 Half Moon Lane, London, SE24 9JU
- Website
- oxfam.org.uk
10Morocco Bound
- Address
- 1a Morocco Street, London
- Website
- moroccobound.co.uk
How to choose a bookshop in Southwark
- Independents host author events.
- Ask staff for recommendations.
- Order books for collection.
- Second-hand shops are great value.
Checks and regulation: Independent bookshops are often members of the Booksellers Association.
How much does a bookshop cost in Southwark?
New paperbacks cost £8–£12. Prices vary by area, time of day and the complexity of the job or service, so always ask for a written quote or check the latest price list before you book.
Bookshops across Southwark
Southwark covers neighbourhoods such as Bankside, London Bridge, Bermondsey, Peckham, Camberwell, Dulwich, Elephant and Castle, Rotherhithe (postcodes SE1, SE5, SE15, SE16, SE17, SE21, SE22). The bookshops listed on this page are located in or around SE17, SE1, SE5, SE15, SE22, SE24. Getting around is easy thanks to the Jubilee, Northern and Bakerloo lines, the Overground and national rail at London Bridge. If you live close to the borough boundary, it is worth comparing options in neighbouring boroughs too.
Bookshops in nearby boroughs
Frequently asked questions
Can a bookshop in Southwark order a book for me?
Yes. Most bookshops can order any book in print, usually arriving within two to three days.
Are there second-hand bookshops?
Some shops on this page sell used and rare books, and charity shops are another good source.
Do bookshops host events?
Independent bookshops often host author talks, book clubs and children's story times.
Listings are compiled from public business information and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). Details can change, so please confirm opening hours and prices with the business before visiting. Businesses can request corrections via our contact page. Last reviewed: September 2026.