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Blarney Books and Art

52 Reviews

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37 James St, Port Fairy, Victoria 3284, Australia

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“Something for everyone”

Had a great time here over Folky weekend. Had many acts direct from the festival and thry also have... read more

Reviewed 28 May 2018

Marc S

Port Fairy, Australia

“CUTE”

such a nice quite little place kids can sit read or buy a book great little find not far from the... read more

Reviewed 12 April 2018

Karen A

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“second hand books”(2 reviews)

“aladdin's cave”(2 reviews)

“great range”(2 reviews)

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We are a bookshop (both secondhand and new) and an art space. Exhibitions change regularly. We are also the home of the annual book art competition. Recently we have added a stage to our shop, so we are now able to host music, performances and book...more

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37 James St, Port Fairy, Victoria 3284, Australia

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Helen K

Warrnambool, Australia

18421

Reviewed 17 July 2018

Blarney Books & Art

This is a nice spot to get out of the winter weather and enjoy viewing different books and art selection from the surrounding area.

Thank Helen K

Thanks for your review, Helen! We appreciate you taking the time to submit this.

Marc S

Port Fairy, Australia

349

Reviewed 28 May 2018

Something for everyone

Had a great time here over Folky weekend. Had many acts direct from the festival and thry also have a wide selection of books for all ages. They are great hosts making you feel welcome - whether just browsing or attending a concert. A must...More

Thank Marc S

Thanks for this very kind review, Marc! We like to think we're a "must stop" destination, especially as winter sets in.

HandHMelbourne

Melbourne

12148

Reviewed 12 May 2018

The unexpected....

A book place with a difference. This is a well set up place in which to browse for books both new and second hand. Great spot to spend a comfortable few hours during a stormy winter's day. If you are a bookophile this is the...More

Thank HandHMelbourne

Thank you for this review! We really appreciate you taking the time to do so - it means more bibliophiles can find us!

Karen A

186

Reviewed 12 April 2018

CUTE

such a nice quite little place kids can sit read or buy a book great little find not far from the main street some stunning art work all in a old church i think loved all the colors of the place had a great feel...More

Thank Karen A

Thank you for such a lovely review! The building used to be a Masonic Hall, and then just before we took it over it was a New Life Church and Youth Centre. Sadly, we had to take out the bowling alley!

PowPow73

Reviewed 19 March 2018 via mobile

Gorgeous local secondhand bookshop

Jo has created such a warm and inviting space in her bookshop and gallery. I highly recommend a visit if you’re in Port Fairy. Lovely place to browse and great selection of books. Brilliant kids’ area too!

Thank PowPow73

Thank you for this very kind review!

NinoGeeelong

Geeelong

6449

Reviewed 14 March 2018 via mobile

What a truly beautiful place and what a collection books, prints and artefacts

I love bookshops but this one is unique. A huge selection of - occasionally eclectic - second hand books, art books and all kinds of artistic ephemera make an - albeit temporary - sojourn at Blarneys seem like an excursion into an Aladdin's cave. It's...More

Thank NinoGeeelong

This is a beautiful review and I can't thank you enough for it.

Calmary

Melbourne, Australia

Reviewed 14 January 2018

An oasis on a very hot day

Fabulous range of used books as well as new. Comfy chairs to sit and read, and art gallery as well. Very helpful and friendly staff.

Thank Calmary

The amazing chairs in our shop are by local artist Liz Gannon of Gannon Art - they certainly add much to the shop! Thank you for the very kind review!

CapricornTraveller52

Melbourne, Australia

112

Reviewed 24 December 2017

A wonderful bookshop from the moment you step in.

Great range of books, new and used. But there is more to this place than books. Wonderful art works on the walls in interestingly upholstered chairs throughout. I could easily have spent hours in this place and come back the next day. The owner is...More

Thank CapricornTraveller52

Thank you for such a lovely review! We are off the beaten track, so each and every review helps! We do figure that the true bookworms will find us though. Bookworms are generally pretty smart!

PaulSchipper01

Killarney, Australia

Reviewed 18 December 2017

Album Launch for Nancie December 2017

Whilst Blarney Books and Art is a unique hidden treasure trove for readers and browsers, there is so much more which awaits discovering. Recently, we held an album launch for Nancie Schipper at this unique venue which was a great success. Located centrally in Port...More

Thank PaulSchipper01

Paul, this is an incredibly kind and generous review. Amazing that you have the time to do this given your amazing business - Shipahoys Antiques - and the fact that you're support crew to your extremely talented daughter! Thank you.

Paraffle

280140

Reviewed 8 November 2017 via mobile

Delightful Emporium

This bookshop is a gem by any standard. For a town of this size it is such a pleasant surprise. It is not an exaggeration that this shop offers a cornucopia of literature as well as non fiction, both new and secondhand, it is extremely...More

Thank Paraffle

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! We love the shop, and more, we love the bookish people who come through.

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