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Bookstore · Bath and North East Somerset, West of England, United Kingdom

Mr. B's Emporium

Boovie ReadFit

Best for finding your next book

Worth a look

3 listed facts · Low confidence

An independent bookstore on John Street with late hours. Late hours and a library nearby make this a practical bookstore for finding your next book.

  • Evening readingStrong
  • Bookish atmosphereStrong
  • Bookish atmosphere (Boovie inference from place type)
  • Open late
  • Library nearby
Best time
Evenings — it's listed as open late
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Evidence checked October 2026. Dotted items are Boovie’s judgement from the type of place, not a listed fact. Hours and amenities can change — confirm with the venue.

14-15 John Street, BA1 2JL, Bath and North East Somerset, West of England, United Kingdom

Mo-Sa 21:30-17:30, Su 11:00-17:00

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  • Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor seating
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Library · Bath and North East Somerset

Bath Central Library

Best for long, quiet reading sessionsReadFit Good

  • Great for quiet reading (Boovie inference from place type)
  • Comfortable for long sessions (Boovie inference from place type)
  • Solo-reader friendly (Boovie inference from place type)
  • Good table space (Boovie inference from place type)

Cafe · Bath and North East Somerset

Society Cafe

Best for reading outdoors over a drinkReadFit 68

  • Comfortable for long sessions (Boovie inference from place type)
  • Solo-reader friendly (Boovie inference from place type)
  • Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor seating

Bookstore · Bath and North East Somerset

Toppings

Best for finding your next bookReadFit 34

  • Bookish atmosphere (Boovie inference from place type)
  • Open late
  • Library nearby
  • Step-free access

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