An Opinionated Guide to Literary London

An addition to Hoxton's successful Opinionated Guide series, which explore the city’s rich literary history through pubs, bookshops, museums and more.

From atmospheric bookshops and cafes to storied libraries and pubs steeped in writerly lore, London is a paradise for bibliophiles. Whether you’re after the quiet romance of the Keats House gardens or looking to lose yourself amid the elegant nooks of Daunt Books or the stacks at the British Library, this guide unlocks the city’s greatest literary treasures. Toast the ghosts of writers past at Ye Old Cheshire Cheese, soak in the decadence of the Oscar Wilde Bar or even go further afield on London’s best literary day trips.