Bona Ventura

The Liberties · Dublin

Marrowbone Books

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A tiny second-hand bookshop on a quiet street in the Liberties that feels like a book lover's living room, with piles of books, old rugs and armchairs. It was opened in 2017 by Brian Flanagan, who had worked at Atlantis Books on Santorini, and Lily Power.

Address
78 The Coombe, The Liberties, Dublin 8
Hours
Wed-Sun 12:00-19:00; closed Mon, Tue (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Afternoon · About 30 min
Price
Free to browse
Price level
€

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Ask the staff to recommend something
  • Closed Monday and Tuesday
  • Meath Street's Liberty Market and Francis Street's antique shops are a few minutes away

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