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    The Library Bar

    3.4 (177 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars
    Closed 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    THE LIBRARY BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Jasmine J.

    Way better bars than the ones I went to in the area. Such a cool vibe . Bartenders are great, especially Joshua. Lots of arcade type games , upstairs and downstairs. A large bar . A coworker and I found seats rather quickly . I didn't order food , but people said the food was great! So I have no complaints. Everyone was just having a great time . The Dj is amazing , and he was just having a time too. Order a mexican candy and tequila sunrise both made great.

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    Kyrsten S.

    This was a nice bar, there's like an arcade area and the bartenders were very nice. There was a stage and the band was setting up. The music was good and so were the drinks and queso.

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    Doug P.

    It's okay. They have cold beer and pool tables. We enjoyed our time without it being over crowded at 9 pm on a Friday in July

    Michelle Z.

    While we only stopped in for one drink. It was 100% becuase of the English doorman who was so gracious to point us in the direction of the speak easy we where trying to find. His hospitality is what drove us to come back and have a drink. The inside was fun and it seems like a good sports bar atmosphere. The music got us in the mood to head to a club. We wouldn't mind returning.

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    Danielle J.

    Walked around Downtown and stumbled upon this place. Thought it was literally a library until we, my friend and me, looked inside the building and saw it was a bar. Wasnt very busy when we walked in and sat at the bar top. The bartender I will say was outstanding all night. Made sure that we didnt have too much to drink. We would sit at both there bar when we got cool and went on there patio when we got hot. Even though we didnt play, the had pool tables and some arcade games. You cam control the music with the touch tunes app if you have it. The bartender can make just about anything not blended. Well I didnt hear or see a blender all night which makes me think they dont have one. Had a bite to eat. Tried there chicken nachos with pickled jalapenos. Chicken was slightly spicy, queso was creamy and couldnt stop eating it. Overall, we had a fantastic night on the town at this bar. I recommend it.

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    Best bartender chris, made our night so much worth it! definitely worth the night out!

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    1 year ago

    Not a speakeasy!!!! Sub par drinks and atmosphere. Not sure how they stay open honestly.

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    Everything about it was perfect. Drinks on point plus customer service. Perfectly balanced drinks and great music

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    The bar tender Chris is fire!!! Amazing drinks and service all night long. Definitely coming back!

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    Went by during the week and it was a chill place to hang out with couple of friends. They have many games to keep you going all night.

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    Ask the Community - The Library Bar

    Cornhole in downtown ft worth?

    Yup. They have boards in the bar. Lots of fun. Try and position by a fan as it gets hot

    Is this a casual attire place? What music genre is played there?

    Yes. Casual attire is the normal of what people wear. Will say a.lot of peoplemcome in dressed up though because it's down the street from bass hall. The music depends on the… Read more

    Can I take my 20 year old son here when I come to visit?

    During happy hour 3-7

    Can 19 year olds go?

    Yes

    Karaoke? What nights?

    Sunday's

    Can men wear a ball cap here?

    Yes

    Is this 18+?

    No. At least the times I've been there.

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    Review Highlights - The Library Bar

    Chris, our bartender/amazing manager, made drinks for us that was catered to our every need during our girls' night experience

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