Archive Bookstore
Just minutes from Marylebone station, this two-floor literary haven specializes in carefully curated secondhand treasures that span art, photography, design, and an exceptional collection of rare music scores. The ground floor café creates a calm, inspiring atmosphere where coffee and literature merge naturally, while upstairs houses vintage finds at competitive prices that make collecting genuinely affordable. What sets Archive apart is their remarkable music score collection,piano, vocal, opera, and chamber works that you won't find anywhere else in London. The traditional bookshop interior with extensive shelving encourages deep browsing, while the café component means you can settle in with discoveries and actually read before deciding. Staff here understand both book collecting and music, making them invaluable guides for anyone seeking printed scores or rare design books.
What's Great
✓ Rare music scores collection spans piano, vocal, opera, and chamber works
✓ Two-floor treasure trove with carefully curated vintage finds at competitive prices
Keep in Mind
× Two floors limit wheelchair access to full collection
Christoff's Tip:
Hit the music score section first - their piano collections are legendary, then grab a window seat with coffee
