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    LIBRARY BAR

    4.1 (161 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Red Snow
    Miranda L.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful ambiance, loved the decorations and the vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We came for cocktails (we're visiting from the US and my bf saw this bar was #51 on the North America 50 best bars list) and sat at the bar extension. The bartender was still attentive and friendly. I asked for the least spirit-forward between Red Snow, Fifty Year Storm, and The Rose, and he recommended either Red Snow (more popular) or The Rose (nutty but refreshing). He said Fifty Year Storm was also good, but some people found the wasabi off-putting. I ended up getting Red Snow and was really happy with the light flavor and hint of sakura! It didn't taste much like alcohol, which was perfect for me. My bf got Turning Violet, Violet! which we both thought was really good - it even came with gold leaf and nerd clusters! So cute. We both ended up liking our own drinks better (his tasted just a tad too much like whiskey for me). Would definitely recommend for a nice, cozy cocktail or two!

    Voodoo child
    Harshini R.

    I usually steer clear of hotel bars because they're all hype and I should've done the same with library bar too. I think they used to be better before but the quality and creativity of the drinks isn't worth the price you pay. The staff are extremely friendly and you will receive fantastic service. However, the drinks are sub par. I got the Dominicana and it was the most basic espresso martini I've had. It sounded great on paper, but it was not worth $24. For the next round I got voodoo child and it was a very interesting and creative drink but I don't think I'd go back to library bar again. My friend and I were both disappointed. My friend didn't enjoy either of her drinks.

    Three hearts
    Almira Alice L.

    Came here for cocktails on a Saturday around 4pm. There was a wait list, she said it's about 30min. It took us 1 hour to get a table. We got in at 5pm, the place was packed. It took another while before the server came to give us our menu. The menu was really cool they go into detail the story of each cocktail and they have a map to show you whether a cocktail is dry to sweet side, spirit forward or easy drinking. The drink i wanted to order has lactose, the server suggested me to order something else. It took long time for the drinks to arrive. My friend said my drink is not cold enough, probably sitting for too long. my drink did not taste good. it was bitter and unbalanced. It took a while to flag down the server and he said he will add something to it and make it better. Then another long time , my drink was lost, saw someone carrying it around and confused. then my server came back with that same drink, clara's perfume. it tasted like sour vinegar + wine, add some sweetness. it was horrible. We were late for a dinner reservation at this point, the server was angry that I didn't like my drink. he said how is that possible this is the sweetest drink. btw he never asked me what kind of drink i liked. he just went ahead and got me a drink and made me pay for it. I do not recommend this place. unless you have money and time to throw away and just don't care paying for mediocre stuff with bad service.

    Clarissa L.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place was packed on Saturday night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were staying at the Fairmont hotel and ad to wait over an hour to get in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is small and quaint[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], but the drink menu is quite large. I had the strawberry fields, which was a nice sweet fruity drink. My fiancé had the classic martini, and it was a nice quality martini served with olives and a pickled onion. Our server was excellent. Glad we were able to get in and try it out!

    TWIST OF FATE Hendrick's Gin, Lillet Blanc, Gentian, Raspberry, Verjus, Prosecco Rosé $20
    Amanda F.

    Stopped in during lunch hour for a cocktail. Went straight to the bar and grabbed the last bar stool. Service was great. Cocktail menu is weird. It's not straight forward- instead it reads like a book. I was not prepared for that. I flipped the pages til I found the Best Sellers page. I went with the "Twist of Fate". It's a beautiful cocktail. Refreshing, not too sweet but just right. Drink was made quickly. I finished it in about thirty minutes, as I had to go to a meeting, and had no trouble closing my tab out. The restaurant is super plush and upscale. The menu looked tasty but I had already eaten. It's just inside and to the left, of the Fairmont hotel. Bathrooms are right outside. Clean. Seems that they were taking reservations for lunch on a Saturday. Guess it gets busy. So call ahead to be sure you can get a table.

    Bourbon crème brûlée. Need I say more?!
    Sean M.

    Dude! Okay, now that I've got that out of the way, what a fantastic place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is gorgeous and the service was seriously top notch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was so darned awesome at his job. I got the Bay Street sandwich and honestly, I wish I lived closer to Toronto because I'd come back weekly for that darned thing! Tender, flavorful prime rib shaved on a delicious baguette with a horseradish aioli that sings with bite and garlicky joy. My wife got the LB Burger and commented on how well it was seasoned and cooked. As Americans the idea of a burger being cooked medium is usually an issue, but not here. It's still super juicy and delicious. Dessert was a must because the entrees were so good. We went with the bourbon crème brûlée and it was another standout dish. So velvety and delicious. For cocktails, we found the menu to be a bit much at first, because they take time to have little literary inspirations for each. It makes for a fun read once you get the hang of how it's set up. I had The Rose and it is so well done. Bright, refreshing and so easy to drink. My wife got a couple cocktails and also enjoyed them. It was a delightful experience and absolutely worth the time and money. We loved it!

    Southern Reach Cocktail
    Danny W.

    Been here twice now- once with a friend and once by myself while waiting for the train. Both times the staff were friendly and very accommodating. I got two drinks from here- The classic martini: smooth, cooling, and savoury if you add the pickled onion The southern reach: light and refreshing. Comes with an "electric daisy" which numbs your tongue- it's a fun experience but I feel like it took away from the actual flavour of the drink. Overall great place for a drink- a bit of a splurge but well worth it!

    Aiko I.

    Friday night. Came here for after-dinner dessert cocktails. It was around 8pm, and this place was full. Left a phone number at the front, and got a table in 20 mins. While waiting, we enjoyed Fairmont Hotel's elegant hotel lounge, seated in a comfortable chair. Here are our drinks for the night: #DIVINE COMEDY (Dillon's Melon Gin, Melon, Amaro Lucano, Habanero, Eucalyptus, Lime, Prosciutto) $22 This is a drink version of "Prosciutto e Melone". Exotic, fruity, fresh, smoky, and boozy! # LAST OF US (Don Julio Añejo Tequila, Hennessy VS Cognac, Torres 10 Year Brandy, Verjus, Candy Cap Mushrooms, Extra Dry Prosecco, Morels, Maple) $20 Perfect balance of bitter, sweet and smoky. Strong! I am impressed by their perfecting the use of ice. Kept the drinks cool, and never too diluted. I admitted that I had a misconception that dilution is a bad thing, but they proved that it is not the case, and it is a perfectly controlled technique / art! One step out of Union Station. Great bar for a person like me who occasionally uses GO train for commuting. Had a great Friday night!!!

    Preeti D.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Gorgeous bar located inside the Fairmont.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We stopped by for a late lunch drink and apps. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a classy, beautiful space, and seems family friendly, at least during the daytime.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The cocktail menu is extensive and has some interesting options. We both enjoyed our drinks as well as our app and dessert. The service was unobtrusive and quiet. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was nice spending a little time here feeling fancy![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Next time I'm in town, I might come back for evening cocktails.

    Decor
    Leslie C.

    Amazing drinks!!! CJ provided amazing service to our table. I loved the Dominicana, which was like an espresso martini, but better. One of my favorite drinks of all time. Swanky and fancy decor. Located on the first floor of the Fairmont Royal York hotel, this place is a real treat. My friend ordered the Black Lodge, which gets lit on fire and looks very cool. The menu is very creative and I wish I could try every drink. I highly recommend coming here. You won't regret it.

    Taylor L.

    This bar is giving luxurious speakeasy vibes. The decor is beautiful, the couches/seating is super comfy, the drinks are equally as beautiful and well crafted. I want to give a shoutout to the bartender who was able to make me a decaf espresso martini (which is very rare to find). Both of our cocktails were really good and we loved the atmosphere! We're here a couple of days so we will definitely be back.

    Jennifer R.

    Atmosphere - 9 Music - 9 Service - 8 People Watching - 7 Cocktails - 0 Cocktails looked incredible and tasted like cough syrup.

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    Amazing amazing amazing. I would definitely go here next time I visit toronto. Ambience, quality, service - top notch!

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    July 8/2026: Dinner after the theatre with my Al!…read more There was a bit of a wait before we landed a table at the upstairs bar. The place SEEMED quiet but shortly thereafter the place got JAMMED! Initially it was slow service but it picked up shortly. We had several different servers so no single server is tagged here. I will say that it's a hip, nicely equipped restaurant. We decided to do an appie meal. We ordered Sichuan Chicken lettuce wraps ($25.50)..this was the best of the appies. The next was the Crab Dip ($20.75), it was hot but not overly tasty. 3rd was the Hot Chicken Bites with pickles ($16.00). They were ok but not hot in temp enough. The final was the Chili Citrus Calamari ($21.25). This was the worse of the dishes. Simply put, it was cold. The server removed this from our bill. In summary...I wouldn't go out of my way again to go here but given all things being equal, the servers were very good. As a final note...the bathroom was very clean & well maintained.

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