# The Crooked Book, Bournemouth — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Crooked Book — Book Store in Bournemouth with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.7/5 from 273 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/bournemouth/restaurants/the-crooked-book (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Book Store 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Crooked Book 725 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2660660312341267274&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Crooked Book](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/100576992707875103916) **In short:** The Crooked Book is a book store in Bournemouth, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 273 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 5 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Crooked Book The Crooked Book at 725 Christchurch Road is a bookshop stocking vintage titles, antique furniture and other curated items. Coffee and freshly baked cakes are served alongside the books, with comfortable seating for reading and browsing. Dogs are welcome. The shop holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Crooked Book's own website](http://instagram.com/thecrookedbook?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Palmer Snell Sales and Letting Agents Boscombe next door - Premier next door - Tuga Copos next door - Boscombe Manor Garage next door - Pizza Hut Boscombe 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this shop offers a wide variety of vintage books, antique furniture, and other unique items, alongside delicious coffee and fresh, buttery cakes. They also highlight the cozy and communal atmosphere, with comfortable seating for reading and relaxing. Visitors appreciate the reasonable prices for books and drinks, making it a great spot to unwind. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (273 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Bournemouth Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/494798). [More restaurants in Bournemouth](https://staycation.co.uk/bournemouth/restaurants) ★ 4.7 (273 reviews) [Visit official website](http://instagram.com/thecrookedbook?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01202 392451](tel:01202392451) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Bournemouth **Plus Code** 9C2WP5H8+6J ### 🏨 Places to stay near Bournemouth Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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