Hermitage Antiquarian Bookshop

Super cool bookstore that can be hard to miss if you’re not actively looking for it as it is a bit hidden and on the basement level of a building. If you’re anything like me, you check out any bookstore you can and can spend hours there. I was super stoked to find this place while walking around Cherry Creek. The selection is not that big but they do have a good amount of books I haven’t seen at other shops. The owners are sweet and gave me some interesting explanation of the book I was looking at.

A visit to Denver should include a visit to this place! A charming and comfortable space. An excellent choice of books, well curated, nicely presented, easy to browse. Great selection of all genres. Old and new, especially looking for charming vintage or collectibles. An excellent selection of children's books too. this is one of the best shops you'll find!

In a city that moves as quickly as Denver, having an anchor for mental decompression is vital. The Hermitage is a beautifully preserved archive of thought and my favorite place for finding stillness. This shop is not about volume; it is about curation.

In my opinion, a good book store is inviting and had a wide variety of (preferably older) books. The first editions section is lovely!! So many amazing options it was hard to choose. I particularly loved the around the world section. I'm always searching for those books and they were laid out so wonderfully by country/continent.

Impeccable shop. Amazing selections. Hard-to-find books in great shape, signed books, first editions, rare finds….its a bibliophile’s dream come true. Go visit and chat with them about books. It’ll be your new favorite destination. This is a 10 star destination.

The staff are knowledgeable, available, and friendly. Hermitage Bookshop, located in the basement, is well-lit, clean, and feels inviting and comfortable. The shop has interesting finds. Prices are affordable. Hermitage Bookshop was established by Bob Topp in 1973. He had been working in a bookstore, when he decided to buy the bookstore, then called All Books, on 15th Street and renamed the store. Then, in 1980, he moved the bookshop to 290 Fillmore Street. After some 50 years, Bob has retired from the bookshop owning business. At the end of May (2022), ownership of Hermitage Bookshop passed to Renee and Ian Colle. I met Sam Butler, who manages day-to-day operations, and Joanne, who does book acquisitions, today. The dream of this Denver bookshop continues. I look forward to going back.

My wife and I wish we lived closer to Hermitage. Although they have a wonderful online presence, there’s nothing quite like stepping into their bookshop and admiring their fantastic collection. We walked away with a first edition Asimov at a reasonable price. I highly recommend visiting them if you are ever in Cherry Creek… nay, Denver… nay, Colorado!