The Book Centre Waterford is a bookshop at 25 Barronstrand Street in the city centre. It combines books for adults and children with stationery, greeting cards, gifts and an in-store café, making it a useful stop for readers, families and visitors browsing Waterford’s shops.
A bookshop in the former Savoy Cinema
The shop occupies the old Savoy Cinema, built in 1937. Its art deco character and surviving cinema features, including the screen, stage and ceiling, make the building part of the browsing experience. Take time to look around as well as search the shelves.
Books, stationery and gifts
The Book Centre’s range includes fiction, non-fiction, children’s titles and locally published books. Its website also offers book accessories, greeting cards, magazines and stationery, with options for shopping online when you know what you want.
For a particular title, contact the Waterford team before visiting to check availability. If you are buying a gift, the shop sells its own gift cards, which can be used online and in its participating stores.
The Book Bar café
The in-store café gives you somewhere to pause with a coffee and a book during your visit. Check directly for the café’s current menu and service times; these may differ from the bookshop’s opening hours.
Nearby attractions, food and drinks
Combine a city-centre visit with Medieval Museum, Bishop’s Palace and House of Waterford Crystal. For food around John Street and the Apple Market, consider Bodega Restaurant & Wine Bar. For drinks, explore The Market Bar or Geoff’s Café Bar.
Explore more Things to Do, Where to Eat and Pubs & Bars in Waterford. Check What’s On to plan an event or evening out. Confirm opening hours and food service with your chosen venue before visiting.
For another bookshop to browse during your visit, explore Dubray Waterford in City Square Shopping Centre.
Continue your city-centre shopping trip at Shaws Waterford, with fashion, beauty, homeware and gifts.
For food or drinks during your shopping trip, explore Broad Street Bar & Grill in Arundel Square.
For an Italian meal as part of your city-centre visit, explore Emiliano’s Restaurant on High Street. Check restaurant service times before planning your meal.
Good to know
Address: 25 Barronstrand Street, Waterford, X91 XF8F
Phone: 051 873823
Email: waterford@thebookcentre.ie
Website: thebookcentre.ie
The current official contact page lists Monday–Saturday 9am–6pm and Sunday 12pm–5pm. Confirm holiday hours before travelling. Contact the shop for specific access requirements.
WIYP Tip
Pair a browse with a city-centre walk. Look for a locally published book as a souvenir, then explore things to do in Waterford or nearby places to eat and drink.
Features
- Books
- Café
- Gifts
- Online Shopping
- Stationery
