Storysmith is an independent bookshop for Bristol, at 236 North Street in Bedminster. We do events, coffee, next-day ordering and worldwide delivery.
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The Shop
We stock a tightly curated range of fiction, non-fiction and children’s books. Our non-fiction sections include cookery, art, nature, science & thought, society, interesting lives and history. We’re also very happy to provide (and receive) recommendations.
We’re proud to serve delicious Triple Co Roast coffee, and encourage you to linger while browsing.
Opening hours:
Our December opening hours until Christmas are:
Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm
(and Thursdays 10am-8pm for late-night shopping!)
Sunday, 11am-4pm
December 24th: 10am-2pm
December 25th-27th: CLOSED
December 28th: 11am-4pm
December 29th: 11am-4pm
December 30th: 11am-4pm
December 31st: 11am-4pm
January 1st-5th: CLOSED
Visit us:
Storysmith, 236 North Street, Bristol, BS3 1JD
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