With good views over the Liffey. An 18th Century staircase connects the three floors, all of which are packed with books. Classical music plays in the background as the readers digest. Reading held regularly. The bookshop on the ground floor, is a beautiful, independent book shop in the heart of Dublin. Stocking a wide selection of books, classics, popular fiction, poetry, gardening, cookery, art and design, childrens books, history and second hand books and much more. This is a really old and quirky place. Upstairs, the Winding Stair Restaurant is acclaimed and overlooks the Ha'penny bridge. Famous for it's simple, high quality Irish cooking with an organic direction and extensive wine list.