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    The Library

    4.2 (39 reviews)
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    THE LIBRARY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Autumn M.

    Came in for drinks after going to multiple places. I had cherry pie cocktail 10/10. We order fries and meatballs 10/10. There was live music which was great and she took requests! When we came in we were able to pick our own seat immediately and has choices between multiple seats. I will return, I also use the soak spa inside the Detroit club.

    Patrick V.

    We stop into this place on our way back home from a party. My husband and I have always wanted to go here and they were finally open. The place is inside a hotel and a beautiful building. It is antique feeling ans reminds.me.of the beautiful buildings we have here in Detroit. Walking in everyone was very friendly, the front desk woman. She helped me find the bar and bathroom. Their was live entertainment at the time, which only made the vibe better. Now that is were the positive end. The dress code in there was more dresser so you would think it would bring in a more higher class type of people, definitely wrong. You get people who want to fight with the bartender about what is exactly in a dirty martini. We had ordered alittle snack off their menu which was amazing. But the bartenders never really checked up on us to see if our drinks were good, nor asked us if we wanted another. They were too busy making sure their regulars feel special. Lets just say if you want to go to a nice and fancy joint with crappy service, this is ur place to be. If you wanna pretend to be fancy and classy then go right ahead and give this place a chance. My husband and I would probably never come back. There are other places in Detroit who will not treat people differently cause they are not regulars and want your business.

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    Irina G.

    I've been to the Detroit Library Club a few times before. The place is charming and usually everything goes really smoothly. This time, though, we came for live music and got some appetizers in the bar area. The food and appetizers were absolutely delicious--I can't complain about that at all. Everything tasted fantastic. However, the service was a letdown. When a friend joined us and ordered a drink, it never arrived, and after that, no one checked on us--no water, no follow-up. When we asked for a box for our leftovers, it never came either. By the time we were ready to leave, we had to go to the bar to ask for our cards and settle the bill and were told to wait for a waiter since bartender was busy and was confused by the overall order. After waiting over half an hour, we finally paid, still no waiter in sight...but just as we were stepping out, someone apologized and offered us a drink--way too late. I was really disappointed because I usually love this place. I'll still come back for the food and atmosphere, but I really hope they improve their attention to service next time.

    Tim T.

    Truly awesome bar with a broad array of libations plus happy hour food menu items like oysters, meatballs, burrata, salads and more. Very epic interior atmosphere with books and shelves that make it look like a real library, plus chandeliers, lights and an awesome bar. Service is amazing - very prompt and with periodic check ins. Check it out if you are ever downtown bro!

    Amy W.

    We were enjoying a sunny Saturday hopping around the D and the Library was nearby. We have been here before, but this appears to be my first time reviewing it. The ambiance is classy and elegant. This is an old building and they stayed very true to its heritage. We had only planned to come in for a drink but as usual, we made some new friends. This meant we hung around a while. I also got very excited to see they had fresh oysters so, although I was full from brunch, I had to have some. I tried to share but I tend to eat them all. The service was impeccable, as usual. We are considering getting a membership. There is a spa and hotel rooms and a cigar bar. I mean it just makes sense right?.

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    William T.

    Michael the bartender makes you feel very welcome. Great drinks, excellent food and an amazing, "old club" atmosphere. A great Happy Hour hangout.

    Tim S.

    Originally I was just looking for fun bars for us to check out the 1st night in town. But then when I foudn the library bar, i realized I would the like the Detroit Club hotel it was in too. Cut to a couple weeks later and I was checking into the hotel and heading downstairs to the elegant "The Library". It's a spacious area with plenty of tables to pull up to. I puled up the bar. It's an elegant spot, and the bartender was quick with a beverage. as I tipped back my beverage I took in the whole scene. I imagine this hotel has a lot of history. It has a Victorian build. Above the bar and in the adjoining dining room there were a couple of beautiful chandeliers. from the carpet to the wall sconces to the warm fire there was a homey feeling that reminded me that some parts of the hotel were only accessible to members(or hotel guests). So after my rum drink I headed up stairs to the cigar bar, Uralli.

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    Darnita S.

    This is a great place to patronize if you want a very laidback chill atmosphere. No pretense and just great music and relaxation. The only drawback for me was the VERY snarky unfriendly valet guy

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    Lauren D.

    Literally the coziest bar ever. So lowkey and quiet. This is definitely a place I'd wanna bring my iPad and just curl up in a chair and scroll away for hours. They also have a happy hour! I got a margarita and the lamb tacos. Both were really good. I really appreciate the meat being hot on my tacos when my food arrived. I will absolutely, positively be back.

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    Tim O.

    Great ambiance, interesting drinks and attentive servers. Only critique is that the loud music is not congruent with such an upscale, traditional, speakeasy vibe.

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    2 years ago

    Good old time elegant bar area. Only one tv. But nice atmosphere. Good drink selection.

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    Drinks were really good, loved the atmosphere, and excellent service. Highly recommend if you're going with a group of friends.

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    2 years ago

    Great service, great food. It's large enough so there is rarely a wait! Their pizza is very good, and I often get the fajitas.

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    The space is great - a historic building in downtown Detroit. And Nigel is a great, fun bartender.

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    2 years ago

    Unfortunately, first and last time here food came out cold took too long. Employees seemed like they did not want to be-there

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    Nice welcoming atmosphere and a good place to have a cocktail and visit with friends and family.

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    3 years ago

    Very cool, stylish, classy, OG ambiance. An old school cocktail bar. I would definitely return here.

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    4 years ago

    A great spot off the beaten path in Detroit for a classy drink and a unique ambiance!

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    7 years ago

    We had a wonderful time. We were celebrating our anniversary with a few friends. The place is gorgeous and the drinks were wonderful.

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    “Finished a delicious dinner at the restaurant of the Detroit Club and moved upstairs to the library.”

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