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

  • 443-762-2047

    • Ellicott City Partnership
    Backwater Books & Bibliopub
    5.0 (234 Reviews)

    Backwater Books & Bibliopub

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

    Tue
    11:00am–9:00pm
    Wed
    11:00am–9:00pm
    Thu
    11:00am–9:00pm
    Fri
    11:00am–10:00pm
    Sat
    11:00am–11:00pm
    Sun
    11:00am–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. 

    History

    Founded in 2022

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    Backwater Books: Bibliopub Happy Hour
    Sep 08, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
    Ellicott City, MD
    Come to the Bibliopub for Happy Hour Specials! $6 House Wine, $5 select drafts, 20% off bottles of wine!
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    Backwater Books: Bibliopub Happy Hour
    Sep 09, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
    Ellicott City, MD
    Come to the Bibliopub for Happy Hour Specials! $6 House Wine, $5 select drafts, 20% off bottles of wine!
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    Backwater Books: UnBook Club
    Sep 09, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT
    Ellicott City, MD
    Join Rohini from the Howard County library for a book club with zero expectations! Bring whatever you're reading for some adult DEAR tim...
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    Backwater Books: Bibliopub Happy Hour
    Sep 10, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
    Ellicott City, MD
    Come to the Bibliopub for Happy Hour Specials! $6 House Wine, $5 select drafts, 20% off bottles of wine!
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    Backwater Books: Bibliopub Happy Hour
    Sep 11, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
    Ellicott City, MD
    Come to the Bibliopub for Happy Hour Specials! $6 House Wine, $5 select drafts, 20% off bottles of wine!
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    "Lars Johanson left a 5 star review!"

    10 days ago

    "Felipe Souza left a 5 star review!"

    16 days ago

    "Thomas Rosera - fmr. Rivalis left a 5 star review!"

    17 days ago

    "Beautiful Bookshop with cozy, unique ambiance! I noticed book..."

    24 days ago

    "Great place to browse books or relax for a bit upstairs."

    29 days ago

    "Great selection of books. Nice staff. Lots of stars to get in..."

    about 1 month ago

    "I love this place!"

    about 1 month ago