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    The Library Bar

    4.9 (30 reviews)
    PriceyWine Bars, Lounges
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Trice T.

    This place is so awesome...its tucked away inside the Lanesborough hotel. They served is some nibbles that were sweaters and the service has been impeccable and it's a spot I would definitely come back to. The food looks so good and irs something if like to try eden I come back.

    Frank A.

    The Lanesborough has long been a mecca for the affluent. While you may not be able to afford to stay there, you can certainly afford a drink (or two) in the elegant and wonderful Library Bar. A cocktail oasis in a sea of pubs. The service is amazing too!

    Have a great weekend, Yelpers!
    Nik T.

    impeccable service, right from the very main entrance of the hotel that houses the bar, no issues navigating every step of the way here to imbibe. cozy, old school feel, comfy and away from the crowd. so much so, you can even read a book! complimentary moreish assorted truffle nuts and crispy corn kernels! bottomless from the very time i sat my ass down! how does one say no? they replenished even before I could, anyways! you can even have cocktail cream tea here, will probably have to come back again since i just had a heavy lunch! they had me at truffle martini. so dry and strong, they had to help me along mid drink with a few spray of lemon zest to make it more easy going. am loving it here, sheltering in place, as the summer rain pours. i know i probably can't afford to put myself up at the lanesborough but i surely can afford a few drinks here! ;)

    Megan M.

    Drinks: best you'll have in your life Food: 4.5 stars Value: 3 stars Ambiance: 5 stars Service: 6 stars Accidentally ended up here when I was very jet lagged and in desperate need of a drink... what a happy accident. This is in the fabulous Lanesborough Hotel, and has absolutely fantastic cocktails and service. I came at the beginning of my trip, and we talked about how good the cocktails here were throughout our travels to 3 more countries. I also ended up coming back at the end of my trip, and got to bring my husband. Everyone I came here with agreed that the service and cocktails are incredible. The first time I came, I sat at the bar, which I highly recommend. The bartenders are inventive and can make any drink you can think of (and will probably make the best you'll have in your life). The food is also very good, but definitely come here for drinks first, food second. Be prepared to pay a higher amount for your drinks, but trust me, they are absolutely worth it! It was fairly crowded on my first visit (a Sunday around 4 pm), so I made a reservation when I came back on a weekend. Turned out the evening weekend reservation wasn't really needed when I came, but it was nice to be sure we'd have a good seat. People watching here is also great - when we came, several celebrities were staying at the hotel and had come to the bar for drinks.

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    Greg T.

    Tucked away inside The Lanesborough hotel is The Library Bar, one of the most beautiful bars I've ever visited. The instant you step in, you'll be steeped in English elegance. The bar has two rooms joined by a small hallway of liquor-filled cabinets. The liquors in these cabinets are literal history, with one particular bottle of Cognac dated 1778. Nope, not a typo: Seventeen Seventy-Eight! Apparently a shot of this goes for $6,500. Also nope, I didn't snag any of that! The staff is absolutely world-class, as are the drinks. I will judge a bar on its Whiskey Sours, and these were sublime to say the least. And the truffle-infused mixed nuts are the perfect accompaniment! The Library Bar is now on my places to visit every time I'm in London.

    John W.

    The staff are amazing. The hospitality is second to none. Wish we had more time to make memories, 10/10 will be back again.

    Ty H.

    What an amazing find. I did the truffle Jen martini which was spectacular. They also had this incredible vodka. That's limited addition that is incredibly smooth. And the service by Giuseppe was wonderful. The ambience is amazing as you feel like you're in a very cozy library with high ceilings.

    Michelle K.

    While visiting London on a girls trip, we made reservations at the Library Bar for after dinner drinks. We were not disappointed! Friendly staff, banging, cocktails, and a great ambience. It was during the Christmas season so the hotel was beautifully decorated. Highly recommend!

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    Jess L.

    We arrived early for tea and were taken to the Library Bar to wait. This bar was an experience in and of itself! This was the epitome of the elegance a library bar should have! The wood paneling and details were luxurious. I could imagine sitting here and having deep conversations for hours. The Beekeeper Fizz (champagne, honey, rum, and lemon juice) was incredibly refreshing, and the Caribbean Old Fashioned was timeless and perfect. Even the snacks they provided - in an elegant, three-tiered serving contraption - were delicious and great compliments to our drinks. The prices were definitely some of the highest for cocktails I saw in all of London, but you're also paying for the experience.

    Chris S.

    This is the best place I've found in London for a cigar. Expensive (ie exclusive) but the service is impeccable and the selection of cigars and cocktails is top notch. A very nice high end atmosphere. It certainly Isn't cheap but if you are seeking a place for a premium cigar and great whiskey or other cocktails, this is the place. At least the service matches the expensive prices. However , I always am annoyed to find the whiskey list isn't up to date-- I order a favorite and then get told they are out. To me, that's the difference of third star.

    Jack J.

    Very nice bar with great service and fabulous whisky collections Such as the Balvenie collections (full range!!!) and Dalmore, and fantastic Macallan Plus a great collections of cognacs

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    Katie N.

    WOW! I must say I am a commoner and stumbled upon this place while looking for a pub and waiting for some friends for the Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park. It is super warm and cozy. There are drinks for every taste and budget. From $9 wine to over $1,000 cognac. With each drink purchase you get a three tier snack tray with green olives, homemade corn nuts and garlic roasted nuts. They are so delicious and a nice surprise when you don't expect it. The bartenders are very friendly and accommodating and let you sample your wine and champagne pour before enduring in a full glass. They also fill the glasses to the brim. This is a must visit, but you would probably feel more appropriate in nicer attire versus my jeans, tennishoes and beanie. But all are welcome.

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    Kristen C.

    After many long long months the fashionable and well appointed Lanesborough Hotel has reopened fresh faced and better than ever. And I am happy to report that The uber elegant Library Bar is still there, a bit brighter but still retaining what we love about it and that is its comfort and relaxed formality. The Library Bar is a very grown up place. Sophisticated classic cocktails served in a setting of a polished and sumptuous sitting room. Comfortable velvet chairs and sofas around fire places, it always was a well appointed drawing room and thankfully that feeling and layout still remain. What has been freshened up is a bit of a lighter colour scheme of neutral greens and pale golds. Accents of French Empire decor to an English sitting room with bookcases and large oil paintings and portraits. All while having some of the best cocktails and flawless service. This is the best place to sit and have a proper cocktail with a good friend and be able to actually talk and catch up. It is also a good choice to take anyone you might want to impress. But please do not think that with all its upper crust dignity that it is somehow stuffy, as that is simply not the vibe here. And with the new facelift it is more appealing than ever. It is the original lounge chic.

    Tower of snacks - olives, corn nuts, truffled mix nuts

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    Amazing! The service was 5 star! The wine options were excellent! The good was excellent as well!!

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    Very cool spot but need a reservation even if there's open tables. Just a neat little place for a drink.

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    This is a great bar that does the classics and new drinks well. Great atmosphere

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    Tucked away inside The Lanesborough hotel is The Library Bar, one of the most beautiful bars I've ever visited.

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    A lovely place. We had great appetizers, the place was absolutely packed. A great vibe inside, and…read moreenough workers to go around where you felt like it was a very classy place. Although our main courses never came out, they were willing to comp them and we were more than OK with that. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place as it definitely felt like a fine dining experience.

    Everything you'd expect from a Michelin Star restaurant relative to menu, food quality, service and…read moreambience-all excellent. We came for Saturday breakfast since we were planning to be in Knightsbridge for the afternoon. We ordered their black truffled scrambled eggs on toast, crushed avocado on sourdough with poached eggs, and the ripe honey mango w/Thai basil & kaffir lime and some pastries. The black truffled eggs were good especially with the entire surface covered in black truffles, but to me the toast was a bit dry and the creamy eggs weren't enough to overcome the dryness in the toast. The star of the meal was the honey ripe mango. It was perfectly ripe with the hint of basil and kaffir lime in each bite. The presentation was simply beautiful. The decor and ambience is casual but at the same time elegant. There are elegant details everywhere starting at the entrance door and throughout the restaurant - the table top, the metal stamped H, I, D or E letters imbedded randomly on the edge of the tables, to the hearth where their pastries and bread are baked and showcased, and the opaque glassed kitchen above the main dining area where you see outlines of the staff working. Breakfast at HIDE was a pleasant and memorable dining experience. Will try dinner service next time. HIDE is located across from Green Park, not far from Buckingham Palace, and not too far from Knightsbridge. It's an ideal location when in the area.

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    I like wine. I really do. For me, wine bars are the ideal location to relax and have a good time…read more Whether you're with friends or need a break after a heavy afternoon of shopping, sit down and have a glass to relax! Because of this, I'm always looking to try new places for wine. We happened to finish up our shopping on Jermyn street, and Fortnum and Mason were around the corner so we stopped in for something to relax. First, it is inside Fortnum and Mason and it's downstairs. So you must traverse through all the goodies to get to the place. It's not huge, but it is a nice place. They do wines by the bottle, glass or, if you're feeling super experimental, by the flight. I'm a huge fan of wine flights, and we opted for the champagne of the month flight. It was three glasses from their featured bubbly. And they were all good. The service can be a bit slow at times, but it's impeccable. They really go above and beyond when they make a mistake or there is a problem! There was a slight problem with our bill (the price of the flights were £3 too high), and while it took them awhile to get it sorted, they made sure we were completely happy before we left. (A little extra bubbly on the house? Don't mind if I do!) If I'm in the area, I'll be back. It's a bit pricier than other places, but it's nice to have a variety.

    Hidden away in the basement of Fortnum and Mason, 1707 was a lucky find for my friend and me as we…read moresought refuge from the hustle and bustle of frenetic tourists and last minute Christmas shoppers. It was a Sunday afternoon, and were surprised how easily we were about to find seats even though it was packed like sardines upstairs. We started drooling over the cheese cart, so we ordered the selection of 3 for £12 (2 for £8, 5 for £15) and it came with a wonderful mix of crackers (or biscuits as you Brits call it) and bread. Definitely come here after a day of shopping in the area.

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    We had a fantastic dinner at the original Naughty Piglet when we were last in London. So, we…read morethought we would try The "Other" Naughty Piglet this trip. Disappointing would be an understatement. If I could give this place a negative star, I would. First of all, the place was almost empty when we arrived so we thought we would get served pretty quickly. Boy, were we mistaken! It took almost 15 minutes to just get the waitress over to get a menu and take our drinks over. After what seemed like an age, the drinks came out. But, she said she would be right back to take our dinner order. Nope! A couple more people came in and she forgot about us. 30+ later we ask for the manager so we can get our meal ordered. No apology from the manager, just attitude. In the end, the people that came in 15-20 minutes after us got served their appetizers and meals before we did! At the end of our meal, we spoke with the manager again. He didn't give a toss! Gave lots of excuses, served with an I don't give a $#!t attitude. To make matters worse, the food was awful! Don't waste your time or money on this place! The Naughty Piglet in Brixton is fantastic. This one is just horrible!!!

    Our meal was so fabulous! It's "plates to share," so we shared the Ham & Cheese croquettes, the…read moreduck, the mushroom pasta w/ truffles, a crab dish, and finally a dessert of salty and sweet caramel, w/ ice cream, and chocolate mouse. The service was impeccable, friendly, engaging, and fast. The wine selection was perfect for us, and the room we were in upstairs overlooking everything was very nice. Highly recommend.

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