About The Winding Stair
Perched on Ormond Quay Lower in Dublin 8, close to Kilmainham's westside allure, The Winding Stair blends bookshop charm with riverside cafe life, shining in lists of best bookshops in Kilmainham area. Named after Yeats' poem, it stocks Irish literature, poetry, and gourmet foods. Envision wooden shelves brimming with Heaney collections, signed McGahern novels, and foodie titles amid cheese wheels and artisanal jams. The aroma of fresh coffee wafts from the upstairs restaurant, mingling with Liffey breezes through open windows. A Dublin institution since 1979, reborn in 2006, it's your literary pitstop for 10 days in Dublin.
What to Expect
Focus on Irish authors, fiction, non-fiction; plus deli delights. Mid-range but value-packed. Friendly booksellers recommend reads. Open daily; ground-floor shop buzzes with Temple Bar energy. Sensory: Haigh's chocolate scent, Ha'penny Bridge views, soft jazz hum.
Insider Tips
Grab a book and coffee, head to river benches. Literary festival seasons bring signings. Hunt rare first editions upstairs. Walk from Kilmainham via James Street Bridge. Locals pair with Brazen Head pub nearby. SEO for 'book cafes Dublin 8': perennial favourite. Sunset browses over Liffey sparkle unbeatable.
Embodying Dublin's wordy soul, it pairs reads with Irish produce. Events, launches keep it lively. Insider: Yeats section for poetry pilgrims.