Vastly overrated. The ambiance is nice, similar to the Gibson in DC. But with no crowd control, so it can get pretty loud. The bartender tells you the lay of the land and comes up with a custom drink for you. This of course comes with an expensive custom price. When I pay $17 for a drink, it has to sing to me, like a $17 music album. I requested a fruity, yet slightly spicy drink. I can handle a lot of spice. I ended up with a ridiculously spicy drink. I requested something else, but ended up with a seriously toned down version of the spice overload drink. The concept is nice, but the execution can be a bit off, especially with their make their own price concept. read more

This is a great bar for a drink aficionado. Simply tell them what your drink turn ons and turn offs are, and they'll whip you up something magical. The setting here is also intimate and personal, which makes your custom drink all the more enjoyable. Come on a date or just to feel fancy for an evening. read more

I love, LOVE this place! Yummy cocktails, it is expensive here. But you gotta love the crowd they have in here. It's the normal, cool crowd. Fun place to take your close friends for drinks and playing some board games. Friendly staffs are the best in this town. read more

Great atmosphere. Each time I have been here the bartenders are great! You tell them what ingredients you are feeling and they do their magic. The room is dark and cozy. Great intimate place to mingle or spend time with friends. Love this place. A+ read more

Oh boy where do I start. The bartender was so awesome - he goes to the farmer's market every day and make drinks based on the freshest ingredients he finds. That being said, I told him what flavors I like (savory, gin, not too sweet, not too bitter) and he created an amazing cocktail that was beautiful and tasty. read more

Holy Shit! After a night on Sunset that consisted of numerous Red Bull/Vodkas, we capped our evening at the Library in the Roosevelt hotel where we were staying for the night. It is a little room outside of their lobby area (both the Library and the lobby was quite packed - it seemed this is a "hip" place to be). We knew this was not a bar to order the "norm". We initially wanted Matt but he seemed to have a line and we didnt want to wait, so the second bartender (didnt get her name, but she was an Asian lady) asked what we wanted. It was as if she was reading our auros and personalities. She made three different drinks, two with a strawberry flavor and another with peach (for my wife). Now I have known my wife for over 10 years. When she took the first sip of her peach drink, she said the drink was the best she had ever tasted in her life. Her words were - "this drink is orgasmic". She downed that one in no time and then she wanted another (she specified exactly like the one she just had to be made by the lady bartender). So I go back and the lady just looks at me and goes to work like a mad scientist. However, this one looks slightly different with different fruit in it. I figure I cant argue with this expert mixologist, so I bring it back to my wife. She takes a sip and declares it is even better than the first. This drink is now gone in a few minutes and she wants another. Unfortunately, the bar was closing and the lady would not make another. So my wife approaches Matt, and Matt notes that he doesnt make Peach drinks but then makes her another drink that was as good as the previous drinks. To note, they do not have a menu and they have all fresh ingredients that they use to make each drink. Also, they use our fave vodka exlusively- Titos. They are the only bar I have been to that serves Titos. These drinks are expensive as one would expect (like $20 per drink). I guess thats the price you pay for an "orgasm in your mouth"! read more

I enjoyed starting or ending the evening with this dark nook while staying at the hotel. Sometimes you'll encounter an older balding bartender that's kinda a dick but the rest of the cast members are friendly and knowledgeable about their craft. The piles of fresh herbs on the bar adds an enlightening fragrance plus the small size keeps everything cozy. read more

I love going here on a friday night. Nice bar. Great place to come and have a drink.This place has good music. Cool people. You don't wanna to leave this atmosphere. read more

Very modish and interesting place with cool people, atmosphere and music selection. Exclusive ambiance adds an upscale vibe without the pretension read more

I don't get the good reviews of this place. Takes forever to get a drink because there are only two bartenders and they're more concerned with chatting with their friends than serving customers. If you like waiting 20 minutes to pay $20 for one drink, then you'll like this place. read more

Maybe I came in on an off night, but this place seems overhyped. I came in with my fiance and a friend to get some drinks before we had dinner at Public next door. They don't have a drink menu, the bartender will whip you up something based on your preferences and we were excited to try some amazing drinks. We all wanted something refreshing and he asked if I liked fruity stuff. Yes, I love fruity stuff. Then he asked if I liked spicy stuff, and I like bloody marys so I told him as long as it wasn't too spicy, just a little bit. I did like that even though the 3 of us asked for something similar, he made us all different drinks. My fiance had a citrus, gin type of drink and our friend had a tasty berry drink. My drink was made with berries and jalapenos and it tasted ok, but was too spicy to enjoy. The guys said the same thing and they handle much hotter stuff than I do. I ended up pawning the drink off to my fiance and finishing his (that's love). The next round I wanted to try something with egg whites since I've never had it before, and also mentioned this to the bartender. I saw him go talk to another couple for about 10 minutes, then come back right away with our drinks. That was fast. Apparently though, he had another girl make the drinks for us and she made me a margarita with egg whites. It was an unimpressive drink and had no ice in it either. Yuck. Also, I don't drink tequila but that's my fault on not mentioning it. I just didn't think they'd make me a plain margarita. I tried to buck up and drink it but after a few forced sips I couldn't drink anymore and pawned it off to my friend and finish my fiance's drink which was some pineapple, gin concoction. It was an interesting experience but I don't think we'll be back. We had 6 drinks between us and none of them were as spectacular as other people talked about on here. Basically, either hope you have the amazing bartender who's making all these drinks in the other rave reviews or be more specific in ordering. Also, they charge 20% gratuity on bills over $100 and we ended up paying $120 for the 6 drinks. That's LA for you. read more

Wow oh wow! Their drinks are unbelievably delicious and unique! Small bar but local to many other places. Pretty pricey but worth trying $15!! read more

Love this place...I feel like I am back in time...so private, sexy, quiet, and alluring...Not to mention the beautiful people that are always there...But the mixologist is always on point! Love it! read more

I wish there was an option to give 10 stars. You will come here and have the most fantastic array of cocktails you have ever tasted. You are first greeted by the Bartender (I've only had Matt), who asks what flavors you're in the mood for. He then creates a starter drink to gauge what you like, already planning out the next 2 drinks you will have. This is not a place to come and get drunk, this is truly a place to savor the masterpiece that has been created. My only complaint is that after drinking here, every other cocktail bar has been ruined for me. Warning, if you do come here, your co-workers will all be annoyed at how many times you bring up how amazing this place is. read more

Cool looking place, decent prices, perfect lounge scene for warm nights.

I came here with a couple of friends of mine. It was so incredible. It was worth every penny. It was high-energy enough to be exciting, but still quiet enough to enjoy a great conversation. The decor and ambiance was very flattering and well-appointed, the service was absolutely perfect, and they have served the best whiskey sours I've had in years. They are very polite, prompt, and serve with a smile. I would recommend this to anyone of drinking age, as it seems to have a flexible atmosphere to anyone who values a nice drink and a fun, relaxing time. read more

Matt Biancaniello at The Library Bar is a genius. I LOVED the atmosphere, the fact that all ingredients are purchased the day of at a local farmer's market, the bartenders/mixologists and The African Rose made with Starr Rum! After I ordered my cocktail Matt told me exactly how he was preparing it - it was truly an experience. He ended up remaking the drink after he put in too much rose water. He let me try it first to be sure. It was good but he said if it wasn't great, it wasn't made right. Incredible how much tastier the second one was. I'm coming back for this drink! read more

small place but cozy and good ambiance.... the BEST bloody mary and raspberry mojito ive ever had...n trust theres been many :/ .....the bartender makes them fresh,...it smells like bell peppers in there...so YUMMY!!!! a bit pricey but worth every penny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i highly recommend it as a nice place to grab drinks after a romantic dinner :) bartenders are so nice, and actually carried a conversation with my boyfriend and I ...hardly any one does that behind the bar read more

I'll keep it short and sweet...place was super tiny and super dark but the drinks were delicious and the female bartender was so friendly. (sorry don't remember her name as I was a few drinks in by the time I got to the bar). Freshest drinks you will ever get read more

Ahh, if only I could recreate this place in my house. All I can say is swank, swank and more swank. The dark wood floors, tufted leather couches you can sink into with your gal, low lighting that gives you just the right amount of privacy - even in a crowded room, lounge music softly pumping in the background, and the tantalizing mixture of smells wafting throughout from the array of fresh herbs, spices, and fruits lined up on the bar in front of the illuminated shrine to mixology... I wanted to move in and have my mail forwarded.... I know you LA people get to visit these types of places all the time, but the OC is largely a barren wasteland when it comes to swankiness. And to think we almost didn't even end up here... Took my lady up to Hollywood Bowl last Friday for a little Norah Jones on a summer evening. Two bottles of wine and fantastic concert later, we loaded up our picnic goods and hopped on a shuttle to take us back down to Hollywood & Highland. We exit the shuttle, start looking for a cab to take us to our hotel, and lo and behold, The Roosevelt Hotel. I grab my gal's hand and pull her across the street saying "We have got to grab a drink in The Spare Room." (I know this is a review for The Library, but we'll get there shortly, promise.") A few minutes later, picnic basket checked with the bellhop, we're upstairs ready for The Spare Room. I am fired up, only to hear the Fedora hat-wearing bouncer dude say: "Guys can't come in wearing flip flops." What?? My friend, I say, I am wearing white jeans and a collared shirt with these fine flip flops. And check out my lady? She's looking hot in her finest summer concert sun dress with sexy shoes that she promised she would not complain about when we had to walk all over town after the concert. Can't you make an exception? Fedora hat dude looks at me, looks at her, looks back at me, looks down at my flip flops, and says "no." Dejected, we go downstairs only to see this little room off to the side of the hotel lobby. I scan the area and, not seeing any doorman or bouncer, head on over. And that's how I found my home-away-from-home. Now I am sure that Matt deserves all the mentions he gets, but that guy was nowhere to found. Chris was comfortably at the helm and guided us through our journey. Chris - stay strong and confident. Matt's your back-up and we know it. Rather than talk about how special and exquisite the drinks were (and they truly were), let me tell you about the ice cube. And when I say "ice cube," that's not a typo. Each of our cocktails lovingly received one singular giant ice cube. Genius, I say. No watered-down drink because the crushed ice melts instantly when the liquor is poured. Not at this place. I see a pilgrimage in my future to find a store that sells Flinstone-era ice trays so I can make these at home. Regarding the price - get over it. Yes, it's expensive. But The Library is a place you go for one or two drinks before you go somewhere else. I mean, it's not like you're bellying up to the bar to knock back six or seven beers during a game, right? Next time you're in the area, make sure you check this place out for a drink either before or between stops. You will not be disappointed. Just don't wear flip flops if you want to go to the other bar... read more

not too packed. loved the cool atmosphere. no menu. tell them what you like, and they work their magic. i asked for pom and mint, they did a great job. love this place!!! read more

Library Bar - Lounges Near Me - Hollywood, California

If the kids running the Tropical bar by the pool were up to the standards of this Hollywood illusion we would have more fun. I was told a glass of white wine was 12 and after the wine was served and the 20 was broken I was told my change was 6 dollars.I heard 2 excuses after that.." I looked the books and it was changed to14...I told you that."..#2..."Management is trying to include tax in the price..blah blah blah."...Not a deal breaker but the service and the tone of the delivery sucked and lagged right from the beginning anyway....and the bar was slow at 6:30.Kids these days. read more

Gave library bar another chance and I had more fun this time. The Dj was better and it was full and lively. Music really does make a difference! read more

I will start off OMG! The mixologist know what they are doing. The drinks they made for us were refreshing and spicy. The spicy drink took me for an amazing surprise...that is still making my mouth water. This is def a place to go hangout to have drink, enjoy the dark speakeasy vibe and kick your pretty lil feet up. read more

I felt like I had to write a review for this place because (1) it's pretty cool, and (2) I don't think the reviews adequately convey how tiny this place is. It's on the second floor of the Roosevelt, if you're going in from the valet-side, but it's street level facing Hollywood Boulevard. First thing's first: this place is tiny. It's not a place to hang out with all night. You probably can't stay there longer than an hour or two without getting the itch to go somewhere else, unless you're on a first or second date and you're trying to get to know someone. This place is smaller than most studio apartments in LA. How about that. It's dimly lit, with dark furniture. Someone wrote "Harry Potter" feel - I have no ideal where they get that from unless they think dark furniture = Harry Potter feel. There aren't bookshelves with books ala the downtown Library Bar or anything to make you feel like that. It's just a nicely decorated, dimly lit, small room with a few places to sit - maybe room for 15 people tops. Then there's seating for 4 or 5 people at the bar. The good thing is that you can order your drinks and just sit out in the lobby. Yes, you don't get the ambiance, but hey, at least you can sit. Second, there's no drink menu. You just tell them what kind of alcohol you like, if you want something with citrus or not, etc...and they just come up with something. You can be specific or general, but they'll do their thing, and you'll enjoy it. For this, you will be paying between $17-20 a drink. That's the novelty of this place, I think. You'll notice on the bar, there are a ton of fresh vegetables sitting there - they like to use these in their drinks. Ultimately, this isn't a place you go out of your way to get to. If you're in the area, though, it's a perfect place to start the night off before walking somewhere else on the strip to get the rest of the night going. read more

SOOOOOOOOO, went here on a Friday. ABSOLUTELY empty. It was kind of nice since I don't enjoy big crowds. We ordered 2 drinks which came out to be $40 (WOW). I mean... they were pretty good mojitos but not that great. Typical Hollywood drink prices. Not sure if I would go again for the drinks but probably for the ambiance. read more

Enjoyable place. Exceptionally expensive if you are the mixed drink type but its Hollywood and its the Roosevelt...

Cool spot but really intimate venue. They don't have a cocktail menu, you simply tell the bartender what you like and they make a creation for you. These custom made creations are expensive ($15). I went with a friend and we ordered two custom vodka and basil cocktails plus two Stella's in a bottle. Our tab with tax was $50 - outrageous! Bartenders are nice but without a drink menu it's impossible to know what you're spending to be prepared to drop a lot of coin here. read more

Very nice ambiance, the music gets a bit loud but all and all very nice place to hang out. Loved all the drinks that were made for us. Very exciting way to order what you would like to mix, as crazy as you pick they come through. read more

Library Bar - Amazing flavours - Lounges Near Me - Hollywood, California

Thank god I don't have to drink to be social because it takes forever to get a drink!!! .. Anything from this place is way over priced and your experience depends on what night you show up. Some nights you get the Hey I'm too good to talk to you because I'm an Actor crowd and sometimes you get the we are from another country and totally just want to have fun crowd.. I would stay away from this place on summer weekend nights because it's mostly snotty LA crowed but would go here on a Thursday or Tuesday night when they have the pool party downstairs ... If you drink I say drink somewhere else and come maybe have 1 here... 3 stars for not be able to know what type of people you will get unlike other places in LA read more

This is one of my favorite Hollywood hot spots! The bartenders there are so great! Their friendly while super efficient. They have fresh ingredients and can make you a unique and original drink. The music is too loud sometimes if you're there to chat with someone, but I love it nonetheless. It's a great place if you're looking for a classy place to lounge. read more

You know it's a good place when the exorbitant price you pay for a drink doesn't bother you. Well worth hoing to and hanging out.

Went here for my daughter birthday. This place is really nice and the food is pretty amazing. Although the price is a little high but we are in Hollywood. read more

4.5 stars for quality mixology. When the lady and I stayed here, this was one of our favorite spots on site to have a cocktail. I think they still have a leather floor, dont they? It is small, dimly lit and pretty sexy. The bartop is stocked with fresh ingredients to muddle, shake and serve. One the premiere places for a proper drink....anywhere. read more

Excellent drinks and a great dj on a wed night hip hop music.. I've seen him dj at little easy also

The best cocktails in LA! The bartenders make the drinks based on how you feel like, or what you want. I told them that I want something tropical, and they made me a passion fruit base drink which was amazing! I'll go back for sure to enjoy real cocktail:-) read more

Came here on Tuesday night with a friend and I have to say it was such a chic hotel and bar. The drinks are pricey but totally worth the price. The pool was beautiful and we were laying down...it was nice will go back read more

sweet quaint bar. The atmosphere makes you very comfortable and relaxed. Bartenders give good advice on drinks, and their own library bar lemonade is sweet yet strong. If you are a light weight and want to get your start on a good night, drink two of those and you are good to go to set the night. Food is decent, crowd seems in their late 20's. Tend to see a lot of people after work come down and get a drink. It gets pretty crowded by 12, so if you want to get a drink you gotta make sure you can push through a crowd because there are only two bartenders. read more

The ambiance here is second to none and amazing drinks all around, aka the Clementine (not on the menu).

Went here a couple months ago so sorry about the late post. This is the kind of lounge that will make a drink based on the spirit and flavor you choose. They have "menu based items" as well. I ordered a Bourbon based drink and what I got was the best made, tastiest MOST flavorful drink ever mixed in my 14 years of partaking cocktails. ALL the mixologists know their ingredients and flavors and most importantly, know how to please their customers. We came here on a Saturday night and were able to get a seat even though the location is pretty hidden and small. It's very dark and intimate even though there were some loud-mouthed, douchey dudes who spoiled it a little but hey..it's Hollywood. 5 stars for the mixologist, 3 1/2 for everything else. read more