Xander Llewellin
1/5
I’ve been here multiple times, and doubt they read the reviews here because the place is so pretentious they probably don’t lower themselves to reading their own reviews, probably hurts their aura or something.
My partner has a masters degree in philosophy and was interested in this bookshop. I am mildly interested, though more of a creative. He wanted to visit here so I have come with him every time, and every time I have wanted to say something to the extremely unwelcoming staff in regards to the unpleasant atmosphere. I want to get out as soon as I get there. There is a person that lounges on the chaise lounge, that just watches you condescendingly and murmurs crap to the other staff. When asked if they take card, the attitude was hilarious, I had to hold back laughter because I could almost see their thought ‘Urgh I can’t be bothered dealing with these mortals’.
One time we went, one of the staff was just cutting up vegetables to have hummus on the counter next to their new espresso machine, which is probably just for staff/show.
The selection is quite good. It’s not a big place. Some of these five star reviews are bizarre. I wouldn’t rate a place five stars if I got screamed at.
The place reeks of ‘Daddy bought me a bookshop for money laundering purposes’.
Every time my partner and I have left, we have looked at each other and asked if the other felt unwelcome in there, and tonight when checking the reviews felt relieved we weren’t the only ones.
Such a shame cause it would be a really cool spot. I won’t be going back in even if my partner wants to, as I know I will end up saying something.
Not to worry though, I highly doubt they will miss me. If you are as insufferable as the staff, you will enjoy this bookshop.