Waterstones Gower Street (Dillons Cafe) provides authentic black-and-white photochemical photo booth sessions in London, United Kingdom, preserving classic analog darkroom chemistry. Auto Foto analog photo booth located at Dillons Cafe inside Waterstones on Gower Street. For coffee and book lovers. Prints develop in approximately four minutes.
Opening hours for Waterstones Gower Street (Dillons Cafe): Monday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Thursday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Saturday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM.
Waterstones Gower Street (Dillons Cafe)
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Waterstones Gower Street (Dillons Cafe) is listed as operational in London, United Kingdom at Waterstones Gower Street (Dillons Cafe). Black and white strips, cash only.
Location & directions
82 Gower St, WC1E 6EQ, London, United Kingdom
51.52249, -0.13205
Telemetry
- Format
- B&WAnalog
- Hours today
- 8:30 AM – 9:00 PMopen now
- Payment
- Cash Only
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Knowledge base
Frequently asked questions about Waterstones Gower Street (Dillons Cafe)
Is the photo booth at Waterstones Gower Street (Dillons Cafe) still working?
Yes, as far as we know. We last checked on May 18, 2026. If you turn up and it's out of order, tap "Report an issue" on this page so the next person doesn't waste a trip.
How much is a strip at Waterstones Gower Street (Dillons Cafe), and can I pay by card?
The price is posted on the machine. Cash only — bring coins or small notes. Most analog booths in this range run a few pounds, euros or dollars a strip.
Is Waterstones Gower Street (Dillons Cafe) a real film photo booth or a digital one?
Real film. Prints are black-and-white, developed with real chemistry inside the machine, so expect to wait a few minutes for the strip to drop.
Do I need to book, or can I just walk up to Waterstones Gower Street (Dillons Cafe)?
Just walk up. It's a coin-op booth, not a hire service — no booking, no attendant. If the venue is open, the booth is on.
How many photos do you get at Waterstones Gower Street (Dillons Cafe), and how long does it take?
One strip of four shots in black and white. The machine takes the four in quick succession, then develops the strip on the spot — usually three to five minutes before it drops into the slot.
What time can I use the booth at Waterstones Gower Street (Dillons Cafe)?
8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Mon–Sat, 12:00 – 6:00 PM Sun. The booth is inside the venue, so those are the hours that matter.
How do I get to Waterstones Gower Street (Dillons Cafe)?
It's at 82 Gower St, WC1E 6EQ, London in Bloomsbury. Use the map above for transit, walking or driving directions from wherever you are.
Can I get into Waterstones Gower Street (Dillons Cafe) with a wheelchair or a pram?
We haven't checked access at this venue. Classic booths have a fixed bench and a curtain, so the booth itself is a tight fit; the venue's own access is the thing to ask them about.
What if the booth at Waterstones Gower Street (Dillons Cafe) is out of order when I get there?
It happens — these machines are decades old. Scroll to "Nearest booths" in London for the closest alternative, and tap "Report an issue" so we can flag it for everyone else.
When was Waterstones Gower Street (Dillons Cafe) last checked?
May 18, 2026, by us. If you've been more recently, mark it visited on this page — that's how we keep listings honest.
About
Auto Foto analog photo booth located at Dillons Cafe inside Waterstones on Gower Street. For coffee and book lovers. Prints develop in approximately four minutes.
Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Verification
- Status
- Operational
- Last checked
- May 18, 2026
- Source
- Design My Night London
- Classification
- Analog
- Listing updated
- May 18, 2026
- Photo signals
- 1
