The Portobello Bookshop
46 Portobello High St, Edinburgh EH15 1DA, UK
About The Portobello Bookshop
"An independent bookshop based in Edinburgh’s seaside community of Portobello."
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4.8 / 5
from 596 reviews
★★★★★
What a great book shop. Looks great. Big selection of thoughtfully curated books. Worth a visit if in Porty. Even worth a visit for the shop alone.
Charles Rohan
- 3 weeks ago
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★★★★★
Visited the bookshop in April 2026 and I loved it! Apart from the large selection of various books and genres, I was amazed by how helpful and friendly the staff is. Bought a bunch of books and would recommend this place to everyone. A big thank you to the staff...
Matija Radic
- 2 months ago
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★★★★★
A beautiful, welcoming bookshop with a fantastic selection of books 📚✨ The atmosphere is so warm and inviting, and the children’s sitting area is a lovely touch — perfect for little readers to feel at home 👧🧒💛 Even better, dogs are welcome too 🐶🐾 which makes the visit extra special....
Carolina Seredenco
- 4 months ago
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★★★★★
I was visiting Portobello and fell in love with this bookstore, to the point where I was incredibly sad to leave. The book selection was thoughtfully curated and included a range of titles I hadn't seen before, even in relatively niche non-fiction areas where I already own a dozen titles...
Angel Chan
- 10 months ago
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★★★★★
This is a elegant, sleek and modern bookshop that has the newest books (including many signed copies), with an array of genres to choose from. This is a bookshop you do not want to miss, and is more than worth a day trip to visit. You will be surprised that...
Adrian Cheung
- a year ago
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