Anthony Frost English Bookshop was for many years a unique cultural landmark in Bucharest—the only bookstore dedicated entirely to English-language books, founded in 2007 on Calea Victoriei. Small but welcoming, the shop curated a carefully selected range of literature, nonfiction, art, history, comics, and children’s books, all handpicked by founder Vlad Niculescu. After the original location closed, the bookstore didn’t disappear—it was reborn through a meaningful partnership with the Cărturești network. The result is Cărturești & Friends, a hybrid cultural space that preserves the editorial spirit of Anthony Frost, now embedded in a broader creative ecosystem. 

Located on 9 Edgar Quinet Street, near University Square, the new store functions as a meeting place for English-speaking readers, but also as an art studio and ideas gallery. It regularly hosts cultural events, exhibitions, and live performances, in a relaxed setting where books, art, and conversation blend naturally. In this new format, Anthony Frost lives on, maintaining its curatorial quality and passion for books, now supported by the long-term cultural vision of the Cărturești community.

How to get there: The bookstore is in Sector 1, at 9 Edgar Quinet Street, just a few minutes’ walk from Universitate metro station (M2). The area is pedestrian-friendly and located in the heart of Bucharest’s cultural and academic life.