• 8388 Court Avenue, Suite 100 Ellicott City, MD 21043

  • 443-762-2047

    • Ellicott City Partnership
    Backwater Books & Bibliopub

    Backwater Books & Bibliopub 4.9 (20 Reviews)

    8156 Main St
    Ellicott City, MD 21043
    (410) 696-2482
    backwaterbooks.com

    Tue, Wed, Thu11:00am- 9:00pm
    Fri11:00am-10:00pm
    Sat11:00am-11:00pm
    Sun11:00am- 6:00pm

    Backwater Books is an independent bookstore that carries new books for all ages. Backwater Books also has a bar upstairs called The Bibliopub which serves beer, wine, cocktails, and light fare. Monthly events and book clubs are hosted at Backwater Books, including live music every Saturday night at 8pm. 

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    "Josie Skiles left a 5 star review!"

    about 2 months ago

    "Very unique idea, will definitely return"

    2 months ago

    "Bailey Smith-McFall left a 5 star review!"

    2 months ago

    "Kate Forde left a 5 star review!"

    2 months ago

    "Love this place! Great owners, book selection and adorable wi..."

    3 months ago

    "Hannah Fromm left a 5 star review!"

    3 months ago

    "Dan Somers left a 5 star review!"

    3 months ago