About Hampton Books
Hampton Books is a small, specialist second-hand bookshop serving Ranelagh and the surrounding Dublin 6 neighbourhoods. You step inside and feel the hushed joy that only second-hand bookshops can cultivate: shelves of carefully shelved paperbacks and hardbacks, eclectic classics and surprising finds. The shop is ideal for readers who like to browse, to stumble on a title they didn’t know existed, or to assemble a shelf of well-loved paperbacks at budget-friendly prices.
What to Expect
Expect a compact, slightly tucked-away shop with stacks categorised by genre and a pleasant jumble of older editions, Irish poetry, travel guides and literary fiction. Hampton Books caters to collectors and everyday readers alike; the atmosphere is relaxed and the staff are pragmatic about condition, provenance and value. Because it concentrates on used stock, the inventory changes frequently so repeat visits are rewarding.
Insider Tips
Look behind the top shelves and in the eclectic poetry section for real gems; local readers often donate unusual editions. If you have books to sell, bring them in on a weekday morning for the best assessment. Pair a visit with coffee at one of Ranelaghʼs cafés and then head to the nearby Ranelagh Gardens for some quiet reading time. Bargains appear on rotation, so ask staff to hold a favourite find for a short while if youʼre popping out to the post office or café.
Hampton Books is the place to come when you want to reconnect with the thrill of discovery: a curated, friendly second-hand bookshop with a clear local character.