Higginbothams

Higginbothams Bookshop – MG Road Brings Old memories of 2000s where people used to buy computer books in the upcoming IT capital One of the oldest bookstores in Bangalore — heritage building with real vintage charm. Beautiful old-style interiors with wooden shelves and spacious aisles. Excellent curation of classics, literature, children’s books, and academic titles. Peaceful atmosphere — perfect for slow browsing without any rush. Staff knowledgeable and helpful with recommendations. Good stationery section with notebooks, art supplies, and diaries. Great spot for book lovers who appreciate old-world bookshop vibes. A landmark that still preserves the feel of old MG Road.

"Indian's Oldest Bookstore" I love reading and was very excited to visit this oldest bookstore from the day I came across this in reels. From the start of the bookstore till the very end, from the right to the left, every nook and corner is filled with a wide range of books. From thrillers to horror, from fantasies to fairytale, from romance to comics, from self help to topic based books, from kids books to young adults, from Indian authors to International authors - they have it all. You name it and they have it. Apart from books, they also sell stationary, toys, tote bags, bookmarks and so on. Check out the place readers, I am sure you will love it! It's next to the MG Road metro station, so the commutation is not an issue. Happy time! Happy reading!!

I found the collections exhaustive. It has lived upto the value of a classic book lovers paradise. I have largely loved their Tamil and Kannada collection, which too is unique in many ways. Keep checking this spot bookworms

I went there reading on the net that it's the oldest bookstore in India...which I realized on the way is not true! But still thought of checking it out. To be honest, it appeared to be just okay and more than that I felt disappointed seeing the space - its a huge place with some classy old world charm but seems to be ignored by the owners and not being upkept well. Whenever I am in Chennai, will try the one which is the oldest!

This is not the oldest bookstore in India; it’s a branch of the oldest bookstore (located in Chennai). Therefore, the tag of 1844 is somewhat misleading. For a place carrying so much heritage, it was truly disappointing. They carry an okay collection, and the focus seems to be more on stationery and toys for kids. You can visit for its heritage, but it’s not a must-visit place—especially on Church Street, where you will find many amazing bookstores. All in all, a disappointment. - 🍀✨ Serendipity Index: 2/5 - 👀 📖☕️ Browsing Index: 2/5 - 🏷️% Discount/Membership: None - 🧾🔖📚 Secondhand Books: None - 🗺️📚 Regional Books: Didn’t see any; if they have any, the collection is limited. - 🦹🏼‍♀️ Comics & Manga: 3/5 - ♿ Wheelchair Index: 4/5 (The first floor is not accessible, although it’s mostly toys, so not useful for book browsing.) - 🅿️🚘 Parking: Some parking is available on the road, but it’s not the best option.

On my recent trip, I was looking for a book store as the book I was carrying with me was finished. Checked the near by book stores and this came up. It is on the main road and easily accessible, the collection they have is huge. Specially the manga collection if you looking for the same. The ambiance of the place is super quite with classical music in the store. The staff is knowledgeable and help out with honest feedback about the books if you ask them. I ended up buying 4 books, would have bought more if their was space in my luggage. It’s a definite visit for people who love reading.

A good bookstore in a heritage building with a decent collection of books. Not very competitive on pricing considering that books are sold at their markup values while just a few odd furlongs away is Church Street with a plethora of bookshops selling new books at a 20 percent discount.

Even though the facade says 1844 ( which is when Higginbothams first opened book shop in Chennai), Higginbotham's opened its first bookstore in Bangalore at M.G. Road (then known as South Parade) in 1905. The store was located in a two-storey Graeco-Roman-style building constructed in 1897. Oldest book store in Bengaluru, the store is a heaven for book lovers. They also sell stationery here