Sappho Books, Cafe & Bar brings a second-hand bookshop, cafe and evening bar together at 51 Glebe Point Road in Glebe. Browse three levels of books, including classics, contemporary fiction and sheet music, then settle into the vintage-style cafe or garden courtyard for mushroom toast, an acai bowl, coffee or chai. After dark, the venue shifts to tapas and cocktails named after literary works, with live music events during the week. Weekdays tend to be quieter than weekends, when nearby markets can draw more people.
Books across three levels
Sappho is a second-hand bookshop as well as a place to eat and drink. Its three levels hold more than 30,000 titles, with classics, contemporary works, science fiction and non-fiction among the shelves. There is also a notable collection of sheet music. Give yourself time to browse before choosing a table; the shop is large enough to make a quick look around into part of the visit.
From cafe to evening bar
The cafe has a vintage style, with seating upstairs and a garden courtyard. By day, the menu spans breakfast, brunch and lunch, with options such as mushroom toast and acai bowls. Coffee and chai are also available, alongside vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices.
In the evening, Sappho becomes a tapas bar, with plates to share and cocktails named after books and literary characters. Oliver Twist, Clockwork Orange and Tequila Mockingbird are among the drinks. Live music events take place during the week, turning the venue into a performance space. If you are coming for a show, use the alley between Sappho Books and Gleebooks to enter.
Preguntas frecuentes
Where is Sappho Books, Cafe & Bar?
It is at 51 Glebe Point Road in Glebe, Sydney.
What can you eat at Sappho Books, Cafe & Bar?
The cafe serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, with options including mushroom toast and acai bowls. In the evening, the menu includes tapas plates to share.
How many levels does the bookshop have?
The bookshop spans three levels and has more than 30,000 titles, including a sheet music collection.
Does Sappho Books, Cafe & Bar have live music?
Yes. Live music events take place during the week, and the venue becomes a performance space at night.
