sounds of the universe
LOCATION: 7 Broadwick Street, W1F 0DA
DISTANCE FROM BROADWICK SOHO: 1 minute walk
Just around the corner from us, Sounds of the Universe is a Soho institution. While best known as one of London's most respected record stores, it's also a brilliant place for music books and magazines covering everything from jazz and soul to reggae, electronic and global music culture.
If you're interested in music history, underground scenes or artist biographies, this is the place to browse. It's also the sort of shop where a quick visit often turns into a longer dig through shelves and vinyl crates.
FOYLES
LOCATION: 107 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0DT
DISTANCE FROM BROADWICK SOHO: 10 minute walk
A London literary landmark, Foyles is one of the city's most famous bookshops. Spread across multiple floors, it's the kind of place where you can easily lose an hour browsing everything from fiction and poetry to politics, art and travel.
Whether you're looking for the latest novel or a beautifully produced coffee table book, Foyles is a reliable stop for almost anything you might want to read.
GOSH! COMICS
LOCATION: 1 Berwick Street, W1F 0DR
DISTANCE FROM BROADWICK SOHO: 5 minutes walk
A beloved Soho staple, Gosh! Comics is one of London's best independent comic shops. Inside you'll find shelves filled with graphic novels, illustrated books and independent comics from around the world.
It's particularly well known for its thoughtful curation and support of independent artists, making it a favourite among collectors and casual readers alike.
CECIL COURT
LOCATION: Cecil Court, WC2N 4HE
DISTANCE FROM BROADWICK SOHO: 8 minutes walk
Often called "Booksellers' Row", Cecil Court is a small historic street lined with independent bookshops specialising in rare, antiquarian and collectible books.
You'll find everything from first editions and vintage travel books to film memorabilia and historic prints. Even if you're just passing through, it's one of the most charming book streets in London.
ANY AMOUNT OF BOOKS
LOCATION: 56 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0QA
DISTANCE FROM BROADWICK SOHO: 9 minutes walk
Another Charing Cross Road favourite, Any Amount of Books is known for its wonderful selection of second-hand titles displayed right out onto the pavement.
Inside you'll find shelves filled with literature, history, art books and out-of-print finds. It's the sort of shop that rewards curiosity - perfect for those who enjoy discovering books they didn't know they were looking for.
IDEA
LOCATION: 10 Brewer Street, W1F 0SG
DISTANCE FROM BROADWICK SOHO: 4 minutes walk
DEA is a cult Soho bookshop specialising in fashion, photography and art publications. Small in size but influential in reputation, it's a favourite among creatives looking for rare magazines and beautifully printed books.
Expect a carefully curated mix of fashion titles, independent publications and limited-edition prints.
UNIFIED GOODS
LOCATION: 3 Lexington Street, W1F 9AJ
DISTANCE FROM BROADWICK SOHO: 5 minutes walk
Unified Goods is a design-led space bringing together clothing, objects and a thoughtful selection of books and magazines centred around art, architecture and contemporary culture.
Visits to the store are by appointment, which adds to its sense of discovery. Inside you'll find beautifully curated independent publications and design titles - the sort of books that feel as much like objects as they do reading material.
HENRY PORDES BOOKS
LOCATION: 72 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0BB
DISTANCE FROM BROADWICK SOHO: 9 minutes walk
Henry Pordes is a classic Charing Cross Road second-hand bookshop - the kind of place that feels unchanged in the best possible way. Packed with floor-to-ceiling shelves of pre-loved titles, it's known for its strong collection of theatre, literature and history books.
If you enjoy the thrill of finding something unexpected, this is the sort of shop where treasures often reveal themselves after a little browsing.
THE NOOK
LOCATION: Broadwick Soho, 20 Broadwick Street, W1F 8HT
And if you'd prefer to stay in, our private residents lounge, The Nook is a rather good place to settle in with a book. Guests can enjoy a small library of carefully chosen novels and titles, best enjoyed by the fireplace while vinyl spins softly in the background.