So everyone has already talked about the books and customer service but let me tell you about the owner. I emailed earlier this year to ask about a copy of the four Little Women books. Bob then went above and beyond to find me the most beautiful books imaginable. Not just pretty but “oh my god, I want to cry” beautiful. Furthermore he ordered them in with no pressure for me to buy and told me he’d put them in the shop window as this was during lockdown so I could even take a look before I bought them. Martha, noticing my nose pressed against the glass and my tear-filled eyes, then let me have a sneak flick through them. I didn’t even wait to get home before I made the payment, Reader. I’ve never experienced someone with such a passion for books and uniting the right book with the right reader. No matter what the request has been, he’s been able to find me the perfect edition. Gutter has shot to my list of top indies in the past two years, they are absolutely impeccable. Would absolutely recommend to my family and friends. Repeatedly.

Unfortunately I cannot recommend The Gutter Bookshop to anyone. I'm sure the selection of books is excellent but the staff member my husband dealt was extremely rude and aggressive. I ordered a book on December 5th which never arrived. On January 3rd my husband went to the shop to investigate what had happened. He was told as I don't answer my emails (an email I never received!) it was not their problem I had not received the book. He then insisted my husband apologise for enquiring as to why the book hadn't been sent! We make a point of buying from independent book shops and all members of our family are prolific readers. We will not be returning to The Gutter Bookshop and we will be actively discouraging our friends and relatives from doing so also. This is no way to treat your customers and certainly not good business practice!

I've been a long-term patron, visitor, browser, lover and "recommender" of this wonderful bookshop. The care and attention to the written world (!) and love of books is so apparent. I'm still stunned at how Bob and his tiny team of mostly Bob and Bob have got my orders out during the pandemic so quickly. Even Bob's twitter account enhances the whole experience. It's a lovely shop, great books and great choices and always able to chat about next choices. Thoroughly recommended. Can't wait to see you all again at book festivals, out in Dalkey (hello Martha) and in the shop again in 2022. Thank you for all your help and supporting us, the readers and bookshop browsers, through COVID.

Gutter Bookshop (in both it's Temple Bar and Dalkey locations ) filled a niche for a high quality independent bookshop in Dublin. The owner has forged a path other have since followed, the shop is well stocked, full of excellent staff personal choices in books , well run, and Bob had been both advocate for retail bookselling in Ireland and a help and wise counsel to many other businesses. Their online and social media presence is second to none. It's a bookshop you will walk into and not leave without buying something, often something new to what you expected beforehand. That's why Gutter has thrived, and will continue to do so.

One of my first experiences of Dublin was in the Gutter Bookshop: New to the country, I went to a book launch, and had the loveliest time, and had the honour of meeting Bob. 9 years later it's one of my favourite places to be. Great books, and always worth it for a chat with Bob! Also love the personal touches like the staff recommendations. The online ordering is also fantastic, and with a great selection of gifts other than books I actually did most of my Christmas shopping there in one go. Bob, and Gutter, are one of the best parts of living in Ireland, may we always be so lucky to have you as part of our lives!

The Gutter Bookshop is a staple in the Irish literary community. Bob and the Gutter team have been model for professionalism, friendliness, and excellent customer service for the years I've known them. They have been an absolute delight when dealing with them at book festivals and conventions, have demonstrated endless patience with ordering in tricky titles in a prompt manner, and are always a joy to chat to when I can make it into the shop in Dublin. We are so lucky to have a bookshop like Gutter who are tirelessly passionate about all things books and their readers. I can't recommend them enough.

Welcoming, friendly, knowledgable, and with the perfect selection of titles. Some new, some classic, and several specialty topics that other shops would miss. The shop itself has a beautiful vibe. The lighting and layout encouraged me to enter and browse, hanging out and exploring books I had not heard of but soon realized I would enjoy. If the owner is also the book buyer, he has impeccable taste. I absolutely love this shop and wanted to buy dozens and dozens of their titles. But I settled for 10 of them and a promise to return for more every time I am in Dublin.

Stopped in with my parents on my 2nd trip from America. Asked at the front "have any mysteries set in County Cork or County Kerry" and got a 10-minute guided walkthrough of the shop. "She writes in County Cork, hers are set in Cork City, hers are in Donegal but absolutely worth a read, first of her series is here and she has a new release on this shelf over here..." No lead-up to this walk-and-talk, he had it ready in the time it took to get out of his chair. Always the mark of a great bookshop. Would suggest to any book fans to make a stop.

For a small space, which adds to the intimacy of the experience, they have a good variety of books and each section has a good selection of titles. Lots of books but an easy place to browse in. The big picture windows make it feel bright and airy. The bookshop doesn't just sell books, it supports readers through it's quirky little index-card reviews, and it supports authors by hosting readings and launches. The owner's love of his shop and of books is infectious.

It’s always such a joy to come in to the Gutter Bookshop. Bob, Marta and all the staffs are amazing and always very accommodating, even when the shop is busy and I’m armed with a long list of books needing to be pre-order. They always do their best to find the book I’m after, no matter how obscure it is or even if it’s out of print. If you’re a book lover, the Gutter Bookshop should definitely be on the top of your list when you’re visiting Dublin!

One of my favorite shops in Dublin, I always seem to find treasures in here. A great spot to pick up a signed first edition, or a unique children’s gift recommended by one of the staff. And if they don’t have the book you want, they’ll find it and order it in especially. During lockdown in 2020 and 2021, the packages arriving in the post were a glimmer of light. Long live the Gutter Bookshop!

Absolutely beautiful little bookshop that I really hope survives. Stocking a range of idiosyncratic titles along with the usual best sellers, everything is so artfully arranged that it's just a joy to walk it to. It also sells fun but wholesome type toys like puppets. It's kind of what libraries and schools *should* look like. Bright, clean and fun to explore. Hey everyone! Go buy some books!

This shop was dangerously close to our hotel on our visit to Dublin. I’m sure my husband doesn’t miss the two sweaters he left behind so that I could squeeze more books in his suitcase. I was thrilled to find a signed copy of a Kazuo Ishiguro book, and purchased a few other books recommended by the bookseller. I can’t wait for a return visit!

Mind in The Gutter? Good! Great little bookshop in the heart of old Dublin's Temple Bar street. It's more modern than a lot of the existing book shops boasting newer Irish authors and hot releases. My daughter ooohed and aaaahed over the new releases. There's a gift section and staff picks table. Something for everyone at The Gutter.

I love this bookshop. First class service and expertise and always willing to go the extra mile to help me, even when I foolishly leave my debit card in the store. It may be a 215km roundtrip for me to shop there, but I gladly make it. And for those times travelling is not possible/allowed, their online service is second to none.

I ordered two books from The Gutter Bookshop yesterday in the hope that they might arrive before the end of December to read over the holidays. They arrived this morning! Incredibly efficient service - thank you so much! Looking forward to starting Why the Moon Travels by Oein DeBharduin after breakfast. …

Great service, really helpful staff and always have what I want. I've been ordering from the Gutter Bookshop online during the pandemic, and I don't know how they do it as a small independent bookshop, but they're quicker than the large multi-national retailers (who I won't name)! Keep up the great work.

It is a pleasant bookshop, with a good selection of books... and very nice wrapping paper! It is not that easy to avoid the run-of-the-mill glossy pink horrors but they have done it and have the cards and stationary to hit a very good combo! Also: books! But you already knew a bookshop would have them.

The shop is always a pleasant browse. But having moved away from Dublin recently I'm always grateful for how prompt the delivery service from the Gutter bookshop is! They have such a great selection of books it's always great to be able to support an independent bookshop and get releases quickly too!

This eclectic independent bookstore in the Temple Bar neighborhood was a great chance find after a stop for coffee. The welcoming atmosphere invited us to sit and browse the fine book selection, and the staff was very friendly. The children's books section was particularly good.

A beautiful, welcoming bookshop in the heart of Temple Bar with a thoughtfully curated selection of fiction titles, children's books and a lovely selection of signed first editions. Excellent online store with click and collect and delivery service.

Love this place and BOb and staff are so good to deal with and help full too If they don't have what you're looking for they will help plus good insight for other areas and ideas around style and authors etc Lovely to pop in to just look around too

Sadly only ever ordered online being based in another county but all the online orders are packed so beautifully and the staff could not be more genuine. Did an order today and definitely boosted the post holiday blues. Great range as well!

I love love this book shop & I'm lucky to pass it regularly on my walk home from work. I sent an enquire via their website & was responded to quickly by helpful staff member. Could get lost for hours here making your book selection....

It's name seems inappropriate and perhaps a bit off-putting but, if you know your Oscar Wilde quotations, you'll understand where they're coming from! Always a nice place to browse in and it's hard to leave without buying something.

Every time I come to visit Dublin, I go to this beautiful bookshop I discovered in 2016 by accident. The staff are very friendly and they seem to have everything I am looking for :) be sure I'll come around again the next time :)

I ordered a book online with The Gutter Bookshop during Lockdown number 3. The delivery was super quick and the packaging, I was happy to see, was environmentally friendly. I will buy my books from you again! Thanks so much.

This is the kind of bookshop where you can walk in and pick up about 20 books you want in 20 minutes. I was there for Nuala O'Chonchuir's launch of Becoming Belle. She always launches there and it is easy to understand why.

An amazingly curated bookshop with a great selection, and amazing staff. I particularly love that they have a rotating selection of staff picks, and they highlight the best of current and classic Irish Literature.

You won’t find a better bookshop in Dublin(or anywhere else)! Lovely and helpful staff, a gorgeous, clean, bright, spacious store and a wonderful selection of books for all ages. Couldn’t recommend highly enough!

This is the only book shop in Dublin I ever go to. The atmosphere is so serene and you can tell that the owners LOVE their business. Also, you get a loyalty card so thats great savings. A must for book lovers.

Excellent swift service when ordering from thier website and they sent a signed copy. Staff are always lovely to chat to, the store in templebar is well laid out, and the events they run are excellent.

A great bookshop. I ordered online and received my book in faster time than the big online retailer . Always easy to support local with an incredible service that these guys provide …

Fantastic customer service start to finish. Excellent selection of books and fair prices. Lovely bookstore to browse around and really efficient online service. Thanks Bob and the team.

An absolutely brilliant shop. Staff could not not be friendlier nor more knowledgeable. Why would you bother with Amazon when you can have this? Would give 6 starts if I could.

Wonderful secondhand shop! If you are looking for a wonderful staff who will help you hunt through shelves and shelves of wonderful books for what you want, look no further!

Really nice bookshop with some great, independent publications. Very interesting books on offer with some gifts also. Nice place, prices are a bit on the high side though.

A nice book shop but much more modern and not quaint as I think it's name suggests. Went looking for it because of its name and was disappointed. Nothing unusual about it.

I love this bookshop. Theres nothing more relaxing than browsing a book shop, and I love the extra bits and pieces they have here. I also love the Oscar Wilde section!

Great bookshop, have bought in person and more often online. Brilliant service and friendly staff who have really good recommendations. Would definitely recommend

Love this bookshop! I order from their website and love the selection of books they have and also the great communication regarding delivery. Highly recommended!!

Good collection, service is very bad. Staff keeps chatting while 'helping' you. When I asked for a gift wrap I was told to buy an entire roll of wrapping paper.

The Gutter Bookshop is a wonderful, friendly, well stocked independent bookshop. Well worth many, many visits, whether you're visiting Dublin or you live here!

Not a bad place honestly. Good assortment, not very expensive compering with other local shops. However, the staff don not know the books they sell very well.

LOVE this bookshop! Staff and owner are personable and helpful and they have a great selection, especially in the kids section. Congrats on making 10 years!

Incredibly friendly staff. My favourite bookstore in Dublin. Just such lovely people, so peaceful and quiet. A perfect place to take your time and browse.

Always a pleasure to visit The Gutter Bookshop in person and their online service is also excellent. A fabulous independent bookshop worthy of support.

Always a lovely experience to browse here and always end up buying a few lovely bits - staff all so helpful and can’t recommend a visit highly enough

Marta, Sarah and all at The Gutter Bookshop provide a very personal and friendly service. I wouldn’t dream of ordering my books elsewhere. Top class

Love this bookshop. Had my own book launch there and often use their online shop since covid - they have a great selection of books and lovely staff

Very friendly staff. Great children's corner. Nice selection of books too. Located in a nice part of the city. Worth a visit if you're in the area.

Bob and his crew are fantastic. Friendly and helpful both online and in person, and the atmosphere in the store is wonderful - well worth a visit.

Nice little bookshop with small but interesting selection of books in Templebar near the end of Templebar towards Christchurch. Reasonable prices.

A fantastic independent bookshop. Friendly and helpful staff and such great events. They support local authors and you should support them!.

I have ordered from here a few times and always excellent service and a great selection of books. I love a browse through the staff picks!

My favourite bookstore in Dublin. Love their selection and love the atmosphere. Highly addicted to their “staff recommendations” section.

A nice, quaint little bookstore round the corner from Queen of Tarts, a café which I've also reviewed. They make a fantastic combination.

Decent selection for a small space. Nice atmosphere to browse and chairs available to leaf through a few pages of a potential purchase.

The shop has a decent but not great selection of books - I am mainly looking for fiction, prefer some of the other city centre shops

This is a book shop run by book lovers .great staff and a great place to pick up a signed 1st edition as a present or for your self.

Well stocked book shop with really useful staff recommendations and friendly service. A bright, clean space that's easy to browse.

Nice shop with a large variety of literature also great for children's books and gifts.nice and friendly staff and easily found.

Warm and knowledgeable staff, great range of stock and events such as launches and book clubs. One to return to again and again!

Lovely, little bookstore which has a really nice selection of bestsellers, classics, and stationery. Absolutely worth a visit!

Spotless and well organized, with a very warm atmosphere - places like this are havens from all the hustle and bustle outside!

Ordered with them before. Great communication, very helpful staff, and looking forward to seeing more of this store in 2022!

Recently bought a signed copy of Ronán Hession's Panenka. Great service as usual and speedy delivery. A gem of a bookshop.

My favourite bookshop. Staffed by truly lovely people who are always helpful and kind. Can't recommend highly enough.

Favorite bookshop. Knowledgeable staff, interesting selection, nice bookish accessories. Excellent online shop too.

Cute little shop I found strolling Dublin. Books, calendars, children's items, something for locals and tourists.

Great spot for books and gifts. Lovely, well informed staff. Good website and online service also. Check it out.

Ordered books before Christmas, email sent to tell me my books arrived in store. Bob and his team are brilliant

I always loved this bookshop, since my early days in Dublin - the location, the setup, the friendly stuff :)

Nice selection of fiction and nonfiction. Check out the staff recommendations. Their tote bags are nice too.

Lovely bookshop with a great selection of books and gifts, and helpful, friendly staff. Highly recommended!

Knowledgeable and friendly staff, just enough books that you would never find online and a gorgeous store.

I love this independent bookshop, I often buy my books here. They were very realible during the pandemic

Decent collection for an independent bookshop, but the staff member at the till was a tad standoffish

Top guns of bookworld. Great personalised customer service from a top team. Like Arnie.. I'll be back

The perfec place to find some peculiar books for yourself or for a present. It feels like be at home!

The table lined with the employees non-fiction recommendations was perfect in its broad selections

Brilliant selection and irish and international authors, Very helpful staff. We'll worth a visit

Great range of books, bright and airy, and pleasant helpful staff - what more could you ask for?

Fantastic independent bookstore which supports local authors with book launches and publicity.

Good range from this indie bookshop. Staff very helpful - watch out for the staff picks too!

Great selection and staff recommendations. Very helpful during lockdown with online orders.

Excellent independent book shop with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended.

Really nice bookshop on our doorstep, always worth dropping in, good selection of books.

Small, well-organized bookstore with helpful staff and a little something for everyone.

Excellent indie bookshop, Bob and Marta are lovely people, spend your book money here.

Absolutely fabulous bookshop, a hidden gem in Temple Bar. The staff are super helpful.

LOVE this Book Store a touch of the old world bookshop about it. Do visit if in Dublin

Great service, efficiency and professionalism! Received my book today right on time!!!

Nice bookstore but the person working there when I was there was less than friendly.

Fun local bookshop near Temple Bar. A must visit for any and all book lovers!

Lovely atmosphere, with an eclectic mix of books. Loads of irish authors!!

Lovely bookshop with a good selection of Irish and international authors

Found a book iv been looking 4 for years so a thumb s up and great staff

This is a fantastic bookshop. We're constantly buying new titles there.

Cool and well setup little neighborhood bookshop with a good selection.