Award-Winning Independent Bookshop & Café
Location:
18 High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BD
Contact:
info@book-ish.co.uk • 01873 811256
About:
Book-ish is a warmly welcoming independent bookshop and café set in the heart of Crickhowell. Founded in 2010 by Emma and Drew Corfield-Walters, the shop has grown into a community cornerstone through carefully curated books, artisan gifts, literary events, and a cosy café space with artisan-built-up drinks and homemade cakes
What they offer:
A wide selection of over 6,000 books alongside games, stationery, and unique gifts .
Café serving locally roasted coffee, gluten-free and vegan cakes, salads, and light lunches; dog-friendly with free Wi‑Fi
Regular events, including author talks, book clubs, quizzes, and creative writing evenings
Known as the official bookshop of the Green Man Festival, and host to signings with well-known authors
Why we love it:
Book-ish isn’t simply a place to shop; it’s a vibrant cultural hub. With its welcoming atmosphere, award-winning selection, lively events, and café, it brings together readers, writers, creatives—and dogs—to celebrate stories, community, and conversation in Crickhowell
Achievements & Accolades:
Named Independent Bookshop of the Year in Wales in 2020, 2022, and again in 2024
Crowned Best Independent Bookshop in the UK & Ireland at the British Book Awards 2024
For more details, visit Book-ish
