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McNally Robinson Booksellers
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1120 Grant AveWinnipeg, MB R3M 2A6
(204) 475-0483
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
4 reviews for McNally Robinson Booksellers
4 reviews in English
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Review from A K.
Winnipeg, MB
5/16/2012
I absolutely adore McNally. Their book selection is fantastic and if they don't have something in stock their staff is so helpful and willing to order in whatever it is that you need. There are very few stores I can say I'm at ease in but no matter the volume of people in the shop there is a certain peaceful aura about the atmosphere of McNally that makes browsing for books perfect.
Unlike other books stores that I sometimes visit, McNally truly feels like a book store. Customers can get lost in the search for a good read. They carry lots of local talent both in writing and music which I also love. If I'm ever looking for some sort of indie music CD or local artist I can almost always find it here.
The Prairie Ink Restaurant is also fantastic they serve great fresh food that I can rarely find elsewhere in the city. I am in love with the Curry Potato leek soup and their pizzas. I love that they often have events with speakers, artists and even have live music playing on the weekends. It is just a great atmosphere over all.
Their books can be a little pricier than a box store but I am a big fan of supporting local business so I can't really complain about that. You wouldn't even know you were in the centre of a mall once you step inside, it is like it's own little world and it is so inviting.
I used to attend several midnight book releases and adored what they did with the Harry Potter release parties, it was always so much fun and felt like you were truly submerged. Over all McNally is just a great place to shop. -
Review from DineoutGal A.
Winnipeg, MB
7/14/2011
McNally's is a great bookstore/restaurant/giftshop...I actually prefer it over Indigo. There's something more inviting about this place. It's really too bad that their Polo store closed as I really enjoyed that location too.
The only reason I take a star away from here is for their kids book section. Most of the children's books are located in a small section of the second floor which I think it accessible via a windy staircase (I didn't notice an elevator). Anyhow, the children's book section is terribly organized. They don't seem to place the books in any order; the best order would be by age. Books for 8 year olds are near books that are for 3 year olds. How does that work?! Plus, there is no clear section that tells you this is for babies, toddlers, pre-school etc. Whereas Chapters does a great job at labeling the children section by labeling the section of books that are appropriate for specific ages.
I wasn't the only person who was perplexed by the setup as a bunch of older ladies asked me which books were appropriate for a 9 year old boy. LOL...how the heck am I suppose to know that? I referred them to the staff but it was kind of hard to find them on the second floor.
Oh well....overall the store is great but I really hope they can just organize the children's section a bit better. Otherwise, great selection of local authors and best sellers, great restaurant (Prairie Ink Cafe) and now with an expanded take out bakery near the giftware section. -
Review from Candace C.
9/26/2010
There's a lot of reasons to love this place but here is a few:
1) largest independent bookseller in Canada;
2) large selection of local/Canadian authors while hosting great events supporting their work;
3) great discounted books section from all subjects ranging from philosophy to the latest fiction;
4)great cafe (albeit pricey) featuring local ingredients;
5) live music in the cafe.
I was wholeheartedly saddened by the demise of their store in Polo Park. I'd love to spend hours there wandering around and checking out the local treasures to be discovered at every corner of the store. Such great trinkets - purchased some cute wallets and fun handbags in the past.
Still the Grant Park outlet has it's own charm. You really can't beat that wonderful staircase decorated with the large Winnie the Pooh mobile to the children's section upstairs.
My favourite section is the discounted books section. I usually make my purchases here. From the "Foie Gras Wars" to the latest Phillipa Gregory novel, this section really has it all with fantastic prices.
The other great thing that McNally does well is the arrangement of their books. Shelves are not outrageously towering over you (ie, you can reach everything)and the sections of books are clearly labelled. There`s actually a place to sit and peruse your purchases. This is definitely more conducive to browsing through their collections compared to larger booksellers such as Chapters.
Prairie Ink Cafe (another review in the works) is a great addition to the bookstore. It has hearty offerings as well as snacks. I love their loose leaf tea selection which is something you can`t find in most bookstores (who needs another Starbucks latte... that is so passe!).
I could easily just wander around the store and kill a couple of hours. -
Review from Andrew C.
12/23/2010
Manitoba used to be a book desert.
Remember Coles (the bookseller?). Pulp romance novels and Harlequins with the rest of the store filled in with magazines and their abbreviated study guides.
Things were bad.
Then a little bookshop arrived near Kenaston. Real books, Canadian authors and staff that loved books. That love of books has not changed and is the core of this business.
We could go on about the quality of this store and their awards, but it is not necessary.
This is one of those "Must Visits" when I return. If you live in the city and do not go here, I wonder what the hell are you reading?
Step away from Amazon and go meet some people that share your literary passion in place where wonderful books can be found.
