Cafe W, Waterstones Liverpool in Liverpool

Massive selection, all laid out very nicely with some places to sit. Had to limit myself, they had everything!

Excellent range of books, suitable for all tastes

Good selection of titles, clean and tidy store, made all the better with James Holland and Al Murray signing my copy of Victory 45 - a fascinating factual book about the end of the war in Europe in 1945.

Any books you can think of they have. Large sections for many different genres anything you can think of and the cafe is an added bonus to a place packed with so much wonder and imagination

Jeremy Corbyn was book signing but it was ticketed and sold out. I asked if I could leave a book to have it signed, they said they would try, but couldn't promise. I collected the book next day and it was signed- Thankyou

I really enjoyed my visit to Waterstones in Liverpool. I didn’t used to tend to visit Waterstones much, as I considered the shop to be quite expensive. However, having considered what they actually do, I felt that my purchases were quite good value. I picked up a signed copy of John & Paul which is the new book about the Beatles. I was really pleased that there were signed copies left from the signing that took place a few days before I visited. The signed copies cost no more than the retail value of the book, which is why I consider the books on sale at the shop to be quite good value. I picked up another signed “book of the week” and I got a free coffee. It was great to have a chill in the café and have a look at the book that I just bought. There were other offers in store as well, such as buy one get one half price on some quite new titles. There is a host of events in the shop, which brings the community together. Coming up I noticed that former Everton striker Duncan Ferguson was doing a signing which I am sure will be a very popular event. The service that I received in store was very friendly and helpful and all of the staff seemed keen, knowledgeable and passionate about books. After I visited the shop, I ordered a “Penguin Cloth Classics” version of Alice in Wonderland which I had seen on sale in store. I will definitely be coming back to this Waterstones. I think it’s a great community bookshop and that there is certainly something for everyone.

The biggest waterstones I've ever been in, loved it!

One of my favourite Waterstones! Spacious and calm

Spectacular. There is no other word

It's a very nice place with a nice cafe inside where you can buy all kinds of books.

Big shout out to Phil. I was in the store earlier this week, having a bad day but his pleasant manner and excellent recommendation really turned my day around. A credit to the store.

Super friendly and helpful staff willing to go the extra mile

Great bookstore fantastic coffee shop on the first floor. Staff are always helpful in recommending books. There a good selection of games and gifts for book lovers.

The children's book area has been rearranged and very comfortable.

Wow they know their stuff xx wonderful staff lovely cafe too xx

I love the layout and design of this waterstones, It's open and full of light.

Excellent choice of books, well displayed. Very helpful staff

My friend was interested in looking for books on birds, as he was interested in taking up bird watching because his grandfather was into birdwatching

Found what I was looking for and wasn't top busy. The staff were very helpful

Great atmosphere. Welcoming, helpful, and polite staff.

Their coffee is really good, I've only tried their flat white and thought it tasted better than most independents. I also just really like how relaxing and tranquil the cafe is, made better by the fact that you can just pick up a book from the shelves and start reading. Makes for a nice Sunday afternoon.

My go to place when it comes to books. I always enjoy my time here.

Nestled in the bustling centre of Liverpool, Waterstones offers a welcoming retreat for book lovers of all kinds. The multi-floor shop strikes an ideal balance between the charm of an independent bookstore and the comprehensive selection of a major retailer. The staff are notably knowledgeable and passionate about literature, always ready with personalized recommendations that go beyond bestseller lists. Their curated display tables showcase both commercial favorites and hidden gems, making browsing a journey of discovery. The store's atmosphere invites lingering, with comfortable seating areas and a well-stocked café perfect for sampling your new purchase. The children's section deserves special mention for its thoughtful design and engaging layout that makes reading an adventure for young visitors. What truly sets this Waterstones apart is how it embraces Liverpool's unique culture, with dedicated sections featuring local authors and regional history. Whether you're hunting for a specific title or simply seeking literary inspiration, this bookshop delivers a shopping experience that reminds us why physical bookstores remain irreplaceable in the digital age.

Great shop. 26/2 still happy with my Waterstones visits

Fabulous bookshop with a great collection of books and an extensive collection of board games which is great to see….cafe is good too. Helpful staff.

The best Waterstones that I've been in

Great service, gorgeous bustly vibes!

Very nice bookshop. There is a good variety of books for all ages and the atmosphere on the top floor is very nice with a view of Liverpool ONE down below the floor of the bookstore. The place is located in Liverpool ONE shopping center. This book store is very good. I recommend it.

Excellent book store loads of good reads

Staff were excellent. Helped me find the book I was looking for.

Good book shop also a small restaurant

It was a very good bookshop until a few months ago, then for an unknown reason all the departments changed place and some sections were swiped out altogether, like politics that doesn't exist anymore. Really sad.

staff are lovely and they have a whole range of books, they also have a really nice cafe too where you can get a coffee or a bite to eat and read there super warm and friendly environment, clean too.

It's really nice to see that people haven't lost their appetite for reading and buying something that is tangible. The place was full of all ages, a real pleasure to be in there.

Great place. Found great books I didn't know I really needed Loved the seating areas and coffee shop. Spent over an hour in waterstones. Will definitely be back.

Always a nice vibe book store 💚

As always a good place to purchase almost anything and at affordable prices.

Lovely big store, relaxed staff. Good range of books and other items.

Good size Waterstones with Cafe and wc's Worth a visit

Love Waterstones . Vast selection of books . Much better to be able to handle books which of course you cannot do on line

Couldn't find book I wanted and asked staff at till on ground floor who directed me up stairs and a member of staff up there would help find it only to be told to go back down stairs and ask there so what a waist of time and energy. So just ordered it online much simpler.

How have we not found this brilliant bookshop and café before!

Great book store! Had everything I needed

Everyone who reads should go to waterstones in liverpool... fabulous..

Excellent shop with great range of books, games and stuff...with a Costa foe relaxing

The stuff was really friendly and helpful. The caffee shop was also really nice. The barista as well.

Wonderful 🔝❤️ One of the best bookshops I've ever seen, very large, on two floors but well organized into sections and types of books, attentive, kind and welcoming staff. The cafe inside is a must. The local section of books on Liverpool is much appreciated.

A great bookshop in the center of Liverpool.

I love how big this bookshop is but how it has little sections, nooks and crannies that make it feel like a small shop. Brilliant range of books and lots of stuff for children. The staff at the till were excellent, so friendly, chatty, and helpful. 100% service and satisfaction as always

Bought a calendar for a Christmas present. Used points on my loyalty card. Helpful staff.

Lots of choice, and nice shop in general.

Wide selection of books. Staff really helpful and found me the book I was after. I'd looked everywhere and couldn't find it!

A lovely place to be entertained and get a good vibe ,variety of delicious food for your brain

Great place, offers lots of variety.

Fantastic bookshop, lots of variety and you can spend plenty of time in there and obviously buy what you can, fabulous courteous staff. Also (Nov), called in cafe for a latte - delicious!

Best Waterstones I've ever been in

Visited to buy children's gifts & vouchers. Great selection & we found a good book gift for a great nephew. Visited the cafe too & although busy it was fine. Nice fruit cake

Love the place.. amazing coffee.. amazing books. Perfect combination

Waterstones based in Liverpool has a wide variety of books for everyone. Upstairs it has a cafe that offers food and drinks. They have plenty of offers on books. Worth a visit if you go shopping in Liverpool. They event sell the Mowgli cook books. Which is a new known popular Indian restaurant in Liverpool city centre. I've been told their cuisine is divine. Also across the way from waterstones. I bumped into Paddington Bear. 😃

Despite the bad reviews of old hags complaining about grandad bondage and a bad cafe, everyone here is super nice and the cafe staff are all so friendly the shop workers are all awesome too. I personally think these bad reviews need to get there head out their backside and learn to respect the staff and stop making themselves look foolish

My daughter loves her books. Staff always seem full of knowledge and are helpful.

So much choice for book lovers. Also has other quality gift ideas besides books. It is possible to spend hours browsing here. It also has a cafe and reading area. Highly recommend a visit here.

Love the vibe here. It's awesome sitting amongst the books and having a coffee and a cake. Wonder around, pick books or even just come to read! Such a friendly atmosphere! Awesome staff! Awesome vibe for bookish people!

Wish I could spend all day in here.

Great author event with A Steadman

Had a lovely time being served by a positive and smiley guy and girl at the cafe, amazing customer service 10/10! :)

Great shop in a good central location

Very helpful staff. Nothing is too much of a problem for them.

Large Waterstones with a cafe upstairs also has a study area with tables in the reference section.

This review is solely a reflection of two female, brunette members of staff in the cafe on. I rarely leave reviews and I am a regular visitor to this lovely book store but on this occasion I felt extremely unwelcome. It was approximately 2 o clock and the cafe had multiple free tables and so when I sat down to write a birthday card I had just purchased downstairs I didn’t think it would be an issue. However, two workers in the cafe, one after the other approached me to ask when I will be purchasing a drink. The first rolled her eyes when I said I would order in a moment. Then the second woman approached me maybe 3 minutes later informing me I had 5 minutes left on the table if I don’t order. I was planning on purchasing my lunch in Waterstones but I left soon after this second interaction as I felt too uncomfortable to stay. If these women had spoke to me in a polite manner I may not be writing this review but they were both rude and unpleasant. I will not be returning anytime soon.

Excellent branch. Loads of choice

Bookstore with a café inside? Sign me up! It's so cute and has loads of selection with lovely staff. I lost my phone there once 🥹 but I still like this place 🫶

Precioso café situado en Liverpool uno en el primer piso de la librería. Gran personal de bienvenida que sirve deliciosos pasteles, tostadas, sándwiches, incluyendo salmón ahumado caliente. El café italiano es excelente y el té se sirve caliente. Muy recomendable.

A large bookstore where you can easily find the books you are looking for

Spacious and fresh to walk around. There is also a coffee shop

Could spend hours in Waterstones, love it 🥰

Massive book shop. Cafe upstairs. Staff very helpful.

Book house, thousands of titles in all areas of life. All ages find what they are looking for in books, science, culture, literature, etc. A comfortable place, reasonable prices, and a cultural exhibition.

Great bargains for a major book store in the city centre. 👍📙❤️

The best waterstones in the North West! I've met authors like Carrie Hope Fletcher which was awesome for this waterstones! They need more guests like this to appear for signings!

Huge store, lots of books and board games. Friendly staff

Good vibe,great selections of book.

Vine aquí a finales de mayo. Probablemente era el único café en el centro de Liverpool que no estaba lleno! Tenía el flapjack y eso fue muy bueno! El té de menta estaba bueno. El personal era muy agradable y amable y volvería aquí de nuevo si estuviera en la zona.

It's ok, it's a generic book shop, nothing fancy or special.

Was helped today by Catherine and Elaine. They were extremely helpful and knowledgeable and very friendly. it's also great to see how much they enjoy their jobs I will be coming here again

Great store with a real London West End feel. It includes a nice coffee shop and two floors of books.

Abit of an essay but I was searching for a very specific sequel political/phycological/new history factual book today and after speaking to a member of staff Downstairs as I had zero clue where/how to navigate it’s where abouts. she searched the system and directed me to where it may be placed upstairs in the political section. After much searching with no luck I then approached the upstairs cash desk (which may I add was very busy but the employee made me and the queue comfortable with inform on the situation ) due to not being able to find the book I was looking to purchase and regardless of the queue a male employee helped me personally by find 1/3 of the specific book I was searching for through the sections of political and then stuck gold in new history.(from the help of his employee serving in the tills) Due to working in retail for 10+ years I was genuinely took back by the communication between staff to ensure the employee on the tillpoint was ok to handle to queue while the male employee helped me search for my specific book. He reassured the queue and the staff member that he would only be a moment and made my day by finding the sequel to a book I’ve been searching for. Honestly beyond any expectation of customer service I’ve ever received! I would highly recommend this store not only for its amazingly helpful staff but also for the sheer choice in store. Thankyou to the staff once again ! They genuinely deserve recognition if my situation is something they encounter frequently as it was handled with ease and an element of polite nature to waiting customers that is not a given in a lot of high street establishments.

Big variety of books , worth visiting

Lovely and comfortable place I didn't take any photos when I was there :( only thing I would change is that I would space out the categories a little better

Aww this is a lovely shop, good choice of books, games puzzles

Good service calm and relaxing. A pleasant time all round

Great sized Waterstones, good selection of books, nicely laid out and spacious

great range of books, very friendly staff in the cafe

I visit here at least twice a week to read and for a bite to eat. It's one of the better, more relaxed Waterstones, but not the most comfortable. Whoever made the decision to remove the comfortable armchairs from around the store really needs to think again! Poor decision.

Just the same as usual...consistent with nice staff

This is the best waterstones store I have visited. I though the Ground floor was awesome, then I discovered another floor with a cafe! Absolutely rammed with all sorts of books, I lucky enough to get my hands on a couple of rare books and the staff were very pleasant and helpful. Will be visiting again with the family and to sample the cafe, can't wait to return!

Very organised store over two floors. Couches to read and a cafe upstairs. Good mix of books on offer. Most importantly, a peaceful oasis full of that new-book smell. 🧘🏻‍♀️📚

Love this one in Liverpool with its large open cafe upstairs

Books and even a coffee upstairs.....

Easily my favourite Waterstones I've visited so far, with a sprawling selection of books and staff who seem truly passionate about reading (and have given me some great book recommendations!)