# Waterstones and Cafe W, Birkenhead — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.6/5 from 374 Google reviews. A mainstream and academic book retailer that encourages browsing; some stores have cafes. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/wirral/restaurants/waterstones-and-cafe-w (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Book Store # Waterstones and Cafe W Birkenhead, Wirral [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5483219043906907383&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Spyros Papanastasiou](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116687855053871750235) **In short:** Waterstones and Cafe W is a book store in Wirral, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 374 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 5 September 2026 · source: Google Places A mainstream and academic book retailer that encourages browsing; some stores have cafes. Summary via Google ## About Waterstones and Cafe W Waterstones and Cafe W sits on Grange Road in Birkenhead and combines a bookshop with a cafe. The bookshop stocks mainstream and academic titles and is designed for browsing. Food hygiene standards are at the highest level. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Waterstones and Cafe W's own website](https://www.waterstones.com/bookshops/birkenhead?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - TK Maxx next door - HSBC Birkenhead next door - Pyramids Shopping Centre next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (374 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Wirral Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/394999). [More restaurants in Wirral](https://staycation.co.uk/wirral/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (374 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.waterstones.com/bookshops/birkenhead?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [0151 650 2400](tel:01516502400) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Wirral **Plus Code** 9C5R9XQF+V7 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Wirral Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DWirral%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/wirral/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/wirral/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Waterstones and Cafe W? Waterstones and Cafe W is open Mon–Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 10am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Waterstones and Cafe W any good? Waterstones and Cafe W is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 374 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### How do I contact Waterstones and Cafe W? 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