Characteristic place, at the same time magical.
Entered by chance to take a look at the books, went downstairs along a staircase called by the musical notes of a pianist with an unmistakable and engaging touch.
Opportunity to drink a wide range of beers on tap and taste glasses of wine under the suggestion of the great barman Marvin 🤩🍹
What can I say, a pleasant evening in the company of books, music, beer, magic 🎁
DAM MUR
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13 Maggio 2025
8,0
In the beating heart of Rome, a stone's throw from Piazza Navona, there is Altro Quando, an independent bookshop that is much more than a simple book shop. As soon as you cross the threshold, you immerse yourself in a parallel universe made up of selected volumes, cinema posters and details that tell stories.  
Altro Quando is a place that celebrates culture in all its forms: from literature to music, from cinema to art. The bookshop hosts a vast selection of titles, with particular attention to independent publishing houses, offering readers the opportunity to discover works outside the mainstream circuits. The books are sorted by publishing houses, a detail that reflects the care and passion with which this space is managed. 
But the real surprise is found on the lower floor: Ander Quando, a literary pub where the walls are covered with film posters and writings that stimulate the mind. Here you can sip a craft beer, listen to live music or participate in cultural events such as book presentations, stand-up comedy evenings and creative workshops. 
Altro Quando is an experience to live, a place where the passion for culture can be felt in every corner. If you are in Rome and love books, music and cinema, this bookshop is a must.
Z NomadVerse 2.0
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25 Aprile 2025
10,0
I came here on a trip from Japan. I like board games, so I bought ``Espresso Doppio.'' I'm grateful to have found this stylish and wonderful Italian game and to have found this store!
Sono venuto in Italia in viaggio dal Giappone. Amo i giochi da tavolo e ho acquistato 'Espresso Doppio'.
マサカズ
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25 Aprile 2025
10,0
Excellent bookshop where you can find lots of books everywhere
Federico Ros
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18 Aprile 2025
10,0
Famous and now historic bookshop in the centre. Highly recommended!
Francesco Bettanin
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11 Aprile 2025
10,0
Two separate businesses, ground floor library, bar below with excellent beer
Francesco Piras
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28 Marzo 2025
10,0
Such wonderful place. My favorite bookstore in Rome so far.
Bambi Sahab
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23 Marzo 2025
10,0
I loved it, it has a lot of variety
Gaby Sanguino
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13 Febbraio 2025
10,0
Great little bar below a vintage book store. Good beers, great vibe and really good prices for the area. Quiet, but it was pouring down all day on a cold winter day, so definitely not peak season. Back home in Melbourne a bar like this would be absolutely heaving with patronage. Happy to have the place to ourselves really.
stew
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13 Febbraio 2025
10,0
I recommend both for the bookshop and the pub downstairs.
Nikolle Cuni
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13 Gennaio 2025
10,0