Oxford Bookstore
Oxford Bookstore
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Natalie1204
Kolkata (Calcutta), India4,470 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
Well, the location is perfect and I love the old-school bookshop look.
Unfortunately tnere’s no ‘charm’ - the place looks nice but the very limited ‘cafe’ fills the entire store with the smell of stale oil so it’s not very pleasing. One of the most appealing things in a bookstore is the ‘smell of books’, not the smell of food
Unfortunately tnere’s no ‘charm’ - the place looks nice but the very limited ‘cafe’ fills the entire store with the smell of stale oil so it’s not very pleasing. One of the most appealing things in a bookstore is the ‘smell of books’, not the smell of food
Written September 29, 2022
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annejang
New Delhi, India1,249 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
The collection books is a definitely a good one. It is well organised and peaceful. Was pleasantly surprised to see kids reading in a corner. Will visit again!
Written January 10, 2018
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Come_to_Rajasthan
Jaipur, India68 contributions
Dec 2013 • Solo
It is a must visit when in Park Street. There is a great collection of books and the place is very ambient. One may find good discounts also.
Written May 24, 2014
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Nafisa Habib
Dhaka City, Bangladesh213 contributions
Apr 2015 • Solo
My most loving destination in Park Street. Second time visited, but this time explored the whole store.
Lost in books and light music, then go upstairs to enjoy a lovely date with a book ;) sitting in a corner with tasty black forest by Cha Bar. Yes, don't forget to visit this classy, beautifully decorated and organized bookstore whenever you are in near around.
Books. Gifts, Music and Food, what else needed to spend a lovely evening here in Kolkata? :)
Lost in books and light music, then go upstairs to enjoy a lovely date with a book ;) sitting in a corner with tasty black forest by Cha Bar. Yes, don't forget to visit this classy, beautifully decorated and organized bookstore whenever you are in near around.
Books. Gifts, Music and Food, what else needed to spend a lovely evening here in Kolkata? :)
Written April 30, 2015
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True T
Pune, India297 contributions
Mar 2015 • Business
Obviously, in a book store, there has to be books around..!! but somehow this is very cute book store.
I so enjoyed my time here. I went in at around 6:30 in the evening.. went through the books for quite some time.. scanned the book shelves and purchased few..
there is a tiny cafe in the bookshop, and i sipped masala chai and started reading one of the books. It was all fun..
The ambiance is awesome.. staff is friendly and always helping..
The good thing is..the staff members know a lot about books.. They are not just the staff in a shop..but they seem to be REAL BOOK STORE staff..
the only problem i observed was lack of sitting space.. on the ground floor, if one wants to sit and scan the books, then there is no good place.. you will have to stand and scan/read...So it was little annoying..
rest everything about this place is cool..
This place is one of the reasons of why I love Kolkata..
I so enjoyed my time here. I went in at around 6:30 in the evening.. went through the books for quite some time.. scanned the book shelves and purchased few..
there is a tiny cafe in the bookshop, and i sipped masala chai and started reading one of the books. It was all fun..
The ambiance is awesome.. staff is friendly and always helping..
The good thing is..the staff members know a lot about books.. They are not just the staff in a shop..but they seem to be REAL BOOK STORE staff..
the only problem i observed was lack of sitting space.. on the ground floor, if one wants to sit and scan the books, then there is no good place.. you will have to stand and scan/read...So it was little annoying..
rest everything about this place is cool..
This place is one of the reasons of why I love Kolkata..
Written April 13, 2015
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MOHANYRAO
Kolkata (Calcutta), India61 contributions
Feb 2019 • Business
I happened to be in this place after a few years. It was a real pleasant surprise to find a Tea corner at mezzanine floor of the shop. Reasonably priced coffee, Tea and snacks. Good ambiance and equally good service... Surprised to find, unlike CCD and Barista and other coffee shops, the bottled water is sold at MRP, not like other hotels, where they hike up rates or store only expensive bottled water ... Of course the collection of books at store is vast...
Written February 13, 2019
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Ullans
London, UK275 contributions
Feb 2015 • Solo
If you need a novel for reading on your travels, a coffee table book about Kolkata or just a magazine, then this bookshop will definitely have it. There is also a nice cafe upstairs.
Written February 17, 2015
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Dipanjan001
Kolkata (Calcutta), India94 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
If you are in Kolkata Stroll around Park Street must visit this store.
Great collection of books....
Great collection of books....
Written December 6, 2014
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Orwellwasright
Melbourne, Australia166 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
The book store is ok, not the largest selection, but if your walking past pop on in and see for yourself. But don't eat at the coffee shop upstairs as the staff are rude and arrogant, especially the buff waiter. Maybe he had a thing against foreigners, or maybe found fellow males intimidating, but hands down he was the rudest waiter I have come across in India and I assure you I've met my fair share.
Written August 27, 2012
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asarkar
London43 contributions
Apr 2012 • Solo
Oxford Bookstore is the most iconic establishment in Park Street, Kolkata for book lovers. It used to be the place where you could get any English publication when getting hold of books from abroad was quite difficult in Kolkata.
Now, when there are many good bookshops scattered all over the city, Oxford has been able to retain its unique identity by remaining the coolest place located in the most sought after street in the City. It now stocks many knick-knacks, memorabilia, Kolkata related travel books along with CDs, DVDs and books written in English and Bengali. You can spend hours browsing the books and if you feel tired or thirsty - there is a tea room upstairs for some light bites. The pastries and Darjeeling tea on offer are of excellent quality and is a real draw for people visiting the store.
The book store is quite popular with writers from India and abroad and there are often sessions of book reading and new book launches. It is a great place to rub shoulders with people passionate about books.
If this was not enough, there is a junior section of the book store couple of shops down the same lane. The junior section caters to the needs of the younger generation and has a fantastic collection of comic books. One drawback I find in the junior store is that the books are not arranged according to age of the reader. Hence, if you are looking for a book for someone aged 5, it could be a real hard task to find a suitable book if you don't have a particular book in mind.
I will never pass by Oxford bookstore without spending some quality time inside. It is a real gem in the Park Street area.
Now, when there are many good bookshops scattered all over the city, Oxford has been able to retain its unique identity by remaining the coolest place located in the most sought after street in the City. It now stocks many knick-knacks, memorabilia, Kolkata related travel books along with CDs, DVDs and books written in English and Bengali. You can spend hours browsing the books and if you feel tired or thirsty - there is a tea room upstairs for some light bites. The pastries and Darjeeling tea on offer are of excellent quality and is a real draw for people visiting the store.
The book store is quite popular with writers from India and abroad and there are often sessions of book reading and new book launches. It is a great place to rub shoulders with people passionate about books.
If this was not enough, there is a junior section of the book store couple of shops down the same lane. The junior section caters to the needs of the younger generation and has a fantastic collection of comic books. One drawback I find in the junior store is that the books are not arranged according to age of the reader. Hence, if you are looking for a book for someone aged 5, it could be a real hard task to find a suitable book if you don't have a particular book in mind.
I will never pass by Oxford bookstore without spending some quality time inside. It is a real gem in the Park Street area.
Written April 19, 2012
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Do you have ' Kane and Abel' by Jeffry Archer? If yes, what is the cost?
Kaustav B
Kolkata (Calcutta), India161 contributions
You can contact the bookstore directly
Santanu M
New Delhi, India3 contributions
Hello Sir. I am writing from New Delhi. Do you have the book on Flurys Kolkata by Bachi J Karkaria?
Is this Park Street branch of Oxford open now?
Purled_Fork
Melbourne, Australia146 contributions
It opens from 11am daily
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