Creative and delicious drinks! Amazing place for a happy hour with different food deals. I love going for the $1 shrimp and oysters.

This review is for brunch ONLY. It was beyond subpar & a painful cringe waste of $100. Like it hurts that we wasted this much money for crap. You can get better options a stone throws away walking a bit more on E Carson. Their menu consists of the SAME basic dishes you get everywhere but no flavor & ugly. Daughter ordered the tenders fries ((no kids menu only adult portion available)). I ordered the chicken & waffles - 2 pieces tenders w/ 2 small waffles & no syrup I had to ask them for some. Husb had the French toast of the day. Sad part is none came with any sides for $16-$18/ plate TF!! GTFOH! And ZERO option for lunch except some sad apps during brunch. Only good things were drinks-- Library makes bomb drinks! I had the Bottomless Mimosa & husb had the apple cider donut drink. Excellent! We will stick to their regular dinner movin fwd. Brunch was absolutely a booty wash at this place. Cringin badly right now. read more

My old coworkers and I met up here for dinner and it was a vibe. It was a Friday evening around 5-5:30 pm and it was easy to get a table I started with the Curious George banana espresso martini and I really liked it. I got a side of Caesar which was just what I needed. For my entree, I got the craft blend smash burger and truffle fries, which were absolutely delish. My second drink was the Heated Rivalry (rum, strawberry puree, lime, hot honey, simple syrup) which was unfortunately a little too sweet for my liking, but still refreshing. Incredible name though! Overall I'm impressed! Two of my friends got pizza, and one got the steak frites, and it all looked so good and they were satisfied! Loved the book decor/dark library aesthetic so much. Our server was really sweet and on top of everything. read more

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I always loved coming here. The staff and atmosphere are amazing, and the food and drink selection is top! Their daily specials are so good, as is their happy hour (4-7)! I do think the price point can be adjusted, however. This last time I came, I ordered wings and fried pickles. I am a sucker for fried pickles and can say these were in the top 5% of what I've had! But for $14, I really thought I'd get more. The price for this appetizer was the same as an entrée, but the portion size was nowhere near. Amazing place, absolutely love it, just think their appetizer prices can be adjusted. read more

The Library on Carson - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Library had a great vibe. It wasn't too pretentious or overzealous in the decor. It was quiet and laid back. The service was incredible, our server did a great job. I didn't catch her name unfortunately. She didn't hover or abandon us. The food came in a reasonable amount of time. We got the grilled cheese bites, steak frites, and salmon and brussels sprouts. Everything was delicious. The grilled cheese bites were like an upgraded cheese stick and the tomato bisque was perfectly light. The salmon was delicious and paired well with the brussels sprouts. The steak was cooked to a beautiful medium rare. My only complaint would be that the steak could've had more seasoning and I wish the frites were more than skin-on french fries. We also got the Ex Hex, Black Beauty, and Curious George. All in all, everything was awesome and we will be returning! read more

The Library on Carson - steak frites - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My girlfriend and I came here for the girl dinner experience event and really enjoyed it. The upstairs is small but beautiful. It was too cold to go outside, but I would like to come back to check it out. The drinks were made very well. The food was served buffet style, but I loved everything - buffalo chicken wrap, Caesar salad and truffle fries. I'll definitely be back - the first floor seems like a nice, lowkey place to hang out. read more

The Library on Carson - Dirty vodka martini and espresso martini - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I came here on a Tuesday for their $1 oysters and $4 proseccos. I sat at the bar and the bartender, Ciara, was so friendly and welcoming. The oysters were so good that I started with 6 and then ordered 12 more. They seemed pretty busy, but every order came out super fast still. Definitely a good weekly special and a very cute cozy bar to enjoy it in. read more

The Library on Carson - Oysters and prosecco - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I got the chicken Caesar wrap and sweet potato fries. I recommend getting the cinnamon to dip the fries in. The wrap was good. There was a good amount of chicken which I like. I went for an event so I didn't dine downstairs. The upstairs needs some tables and seating read more

The Library on Carson - Chicken Caesar wrap - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

It was our first time here. Their restaurant week menu was so unique to everyone else, we had to try it out. It was very crowded when we walked in at both the bar and the tables. First thing we noticed was the creative menus that fit the library theme. Viewing the menu, we already knew we would come back with the variety of items on the menu and the prices are very reasonable. Our food was delicious and we enjoyed the atmosphere. We are not fans of going to South Sude anymore, but we definitely want to come back to the Library. read more

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I was in Pittsburgh from LA for the Kings Pens game. It was a matinee game. After watching the Kings win, we came here for a nightcap. The choice was this place or the bar next door that allows smoking. I am not against other people smoking, but the last time I was in a bar like that, I didn't realize how woozy I felt until I left. That meant we chose the Library. We sat at the bar, had two drinks and called it a night. I ordered Redemption High rye bourbon. It was fabulous. I even found it at Total Wine when I got back to LA. I am glad I chose the Library. read more

The Library on Carson - I liked this bourbon - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've gone here a couple of times on Monday for their wing special night. The wings are always good, they have a nice variety of flavors, and there is never a wait. The service is always stellar too. In addition to food, they have a good selection of drink and food options. There's also big TV's above the bar, making it a perfect place to check out a game. I never have trouble finding parking when I go. read more

The Library on Carson - Wings and fried pickles! - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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First, the decor is everything. Wall sconces, shelves of books, and a cozy vibe. Unfortunately, the service did not live up to the decor. I went with a group of 5. When we arrived, there was a sign to seat yourself. The only table available was still dirty and hadn't been cleared. We did sit down, but had to ask someone to clean the table for us. It seemed like they were short staffed. However, the drinks and food were great! The menu theming is excellent--the food menu is organized like a table of contents and all of the cocktails had bookish names. The sweet potato fries and sweet potato gnocchi were delicious. Overall, I would come back, but maybe on a weeknight instead of the weekend. read more

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The Library hosted my group for dinner. There was a nice variety on the menu that wasn't too expensive. Everyone enjoyed their meals (burgers, bang bang shrimp, salmon and Brussels sprouts), and the cocktails were good. Our server was nice, and she split the bill for us. The only problem was the noise level--it was hard to have a conversation over the music. read more

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Met some friends for brunch here on a Sunday. Place was packed to the gills but we lucked out and got a table right by the door. Service was reasonable but not particularly fast. Prices were pretty affordable. I ordered the brunch smash burger and it was delicious. Would absolutely come back again. read more

The Library on Carson - Smash burger with sweet potato fries - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We came for Sunday brunch, and this place was packed! It was quite lively with a room full of 20 year olds. It made this place feel like it was the place to be. On the other hand, it was so loud that it was hard to have a conversation. The restaurant looked understaffed. It took probably 15min before we could place our orders, and another 20min before the food came. I love the interior design of the place and the whole library theme carried out on the menus. My breakfast bowl had a layer of perfectly cooked scrambled eggs on the bottom, topped with sausage, bacon, potatoes and cheese. It was so yummy, I would come back just for this dish. Service was friendly and helpful. It just took a little long to get our food. read more

The Library on Carson - Breakfast bowl - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Happy Hour, Burgers, and Trivia all on a Wednesday Night? What more could you ask for?! We arrived to The Library just in time to snag seats at the bar. The service was prompt and friendly. The house rose was really good and only $5 during HH. The burgers were half off and we ordered the Smash and BBQ. Both hit the mark for flavors and quality. The chips served were really fresh. The sweet potato fry upgrade was worth it too. The trivia was an added bonus. The Great Gatsby cocktail had a tasty hibsicus flavor and I would order it again. The Library has a variety of great specials throughout the week. I plan to explore more of them! read more

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First time having brunch at The Library on Carson. We love their cocktails, so we wanted to try some food. We couldn't order off of the full lunch menu during brunch, but they had lots of great options. The avocado toast could use some more flavor, but the bread was light and fluffy. The wings were especially flavorful. Portions were great. Next time, we definitely want to try their lunch and their bottomless mimosa special! read more

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My friend and I had a great time here during happy hour on a recent Wednesday which also happens to be 1/2 priced burger day! We sat at a high top on the bar side and the bartender was quick to wait on us and take our food and drink orders. Cocktails are $2 off during HH and I went with the "A court of Thorns and Roses" drink and my friend ordered the "Annabel Lee". We bought thought they were beautifully presented and tasted just as good. My friend had a side salad and I ordered the creamy tomato soup as an appetizer. The soup was a little peppery and definitely creamy. Perfect to warm you up on a cool fall day! We both ordered the classic smashburger with fries for +1. The burger came out much larger than I expected and was juicy and flavorful, but not really that messy! The fries were fresh and just needed a little bit of salt. The head chef came out to check on us, which we appreciated. The restaurant is currently decorated for halloween in both the bar section and the dining area. I loved all the thoughtful touches. This is a fantastic option for HH and I'll definitely be back. read more

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Had such a nice time at the Library on Carson to catch up with a friend. The library vibes made the ambiance so cozy and intimate. The food and drinks were wonderful. Cierra was our server and took great care of us during our visit. Emily stopped over at our table as well during our visit- the staff was so friendly and helpful. We started with 2 glasses of Prosecco that were a special that evening ($4 each), shrimp cocktail and oysters. Everything was SO good and so fresh. After our starters, we had truffle fries with parmesan, Brussel sprouts, garlic, grilled cheese bites and the honey pig pie. Their menu had a variety of options that anyone can find something good. They have daily specials every night: Monday: Wing Night - $0.75 Cent Wings Tuesday: $1 Oysters $1 Shrimp $4 Prosecco Wednesday: Half-Off Burgers Thursday: College Night $3 Wells/Claws $10 Select Pizza Saturday/Sunday: Brunch $15 Bottomless Mimosa They have happy hour specials and are available on Uber eats and takeout. There is a perfect space upstairs for private events and also have pool and darts! I would highly recommend the library on Carson to all! Will definitely be back again. Thanks for the wonderful night. read more

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Went to a large event tonight, and it was discovered after over half of the attendees left that the bartenders were adding gratuity on all bills without disclosing to patrons. This dishonesty made customers double tip as itemized bills were not provided, even after some patrons requested itemization. I will never return. I'm glad a guy got screwed over and announced the dishonesty to the entire restaurant. The guy is my hero, thank you for bringing this to all of our attention. You have been warned. Do better Library on Carson. Time to Google and Yelp. read more

Officially a regular here again. Under new ownership, I've explored the menu over the past year and really enjoy the Wednesday half off smash burgers and Monday 65 cent wings with unique flavors such as elote (almost a street corn crema) and Smokey blue that is great for dipping fries. Bartenders are attentive and friendly. Owner is always seeking feedback. Really hope this place is doing well! read more

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Went here on wing night (75¢ each) and it was so good!! Our waitress was great and I love the vibe here - great date spot! Wings were really good and it was such a good deal. read more

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Really good food and cocktails, with an excellent happy hour (4-7pm!) and daily specials. The owners came around and spoke with everyone there to make sure they were having a good experience, which I appreciated. The overall experience is an elevated version of the original Library. Highly recommend stopping by and checking it out! read more

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Lovely atmosphere, the food is outstanding! We had seared scallops with balsamic glaze- to DIE FOR!! We also LOVED the Honey Pig Pizza! The sauce was sweet, the crust thin, the toppings just right. Delightful team are welcoming and great hosts! Bonus points: two NA beer selections. Green bonus points: brown paper to go boxes!! read more

The Library on Carson - NA beer selection and brown paper to go box So green and sustainable!! - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

One of my favorite places in pgh that I'd love to gatekeep but more people should know about it! The library always has amazing deals whether it's their $12 bottomless brunch (really!), $1 oyster and $4 Prosecco night (not kidding!), or the .65¢ wing night, which is why I stopped in the most recent time for Monday wing night. There are so many wing flavors to choose from but I usually like a dry rub or this lemon pepper sauce the best. The wings themselves are always really tender and cooked perfectly. I come in all the time for their happy hour and I love getting their $5 house wines or cocktails. The cocktail in this picture is the Annabelle Lee which was really good - sweet but also strong. Plus it's purple! Trivia nights on Wednesday's are also pretty fun and this place is great for groups. Although, if you're bringing a ton of people definitely call ahead to reserve a table. read more

The Library on Carson - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This space is really cute!! Love the books theme and the staff was pretty nice. We were here later in the night so the kitchen was only doing fried food. We liked their fries a lot. Friends got a lot of the cheese fries and the loaded fries. The drinks were fun and creative and named after books. I really liked my mezcal drink and they had fun butter beer drinks. The seasonal menu is cute and they did themed drinks for halloween. I think that drinks are very reasonably priced here. Definitely recommend checking it out if you're looking for a cute bar and a spot for food in the south side! read more

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My sister and I learned that this place was recently renovated, and we knew we had to check it out! We've walked past this place many times too and we have always wanted to try it. We walked in and the place was very nicely decorated. The atmosphere was very relaxed with comfy chairs and even a fireplace. The drink and food menu was very reasonably priced too. I think you can seat yourself at the tables and they will take your order, but I'm not 100% sure. They took our orders at our table on a Thursday night, but if it is super busy, I'm not sure what their policy is. In the future, I will definitely be going back for drinks and maybe an appetizer. This place is more of a drink place than a dinner place in my opinion. read more

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Solid bar with some American food options. Nothing too exceptional, but a cool location on Carson and pretty well made bar food. I got to try out their chicken bacon ranch sandwich with their bar chips. It was very solid. Definitely not anything too special but not bad. The chicken itself was a bit dry and rubbery, but still decent. Not seasoned too heavily. I would have liked some more ranch, but the bacon was very good, and so was the bread. The chips were solid too. They give you a decent portion. You can also swap the chips for fries for a small upcharge. But, they were crispy and seasoned well, so I enjoyed them. All in all, a decent bar spot. Solid food and solid place in general. read more

The Library on Carson - Inside chicken bacon ranch sandwich - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Adorable bar / restaurant right on East Carson St in the South Side.  The menu is compiled of American fare and the dishes are named after books & stories which is super cute!  They have daily specials, offer lunch & dinner as well as weekend brunch!  The menu is very diverse and has a ton of options, good for a group with different tastes.  They have beer, a full bar and a specialty cocktail list.  Tried the Don Quixote (choice of tequila or mezcal, lime, honey syrup, bitters & a Tajik rum) and the War & Peace (their spin on a Moscow Mule). For food, had the Crab Rangoon Dip from their prologue (appetizer) menu, the wings & garlic grilled cheese bites from their table of contents (small plates) & the Pittsburgh salad from the epilogue (soups & salads). Crab Rangoon Dip was fine but really did not have much taste, garlic grilled cheese bites were delicious & the salad was super good and very big. The ambiance is very cozy and intimate with amazing décor.  The entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful with picking the best menu items (it was so hard to pick what to get!). read more

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First time visiting The Library today. Arrived about a half hour before brunch and bottomless mimosas ended. It's an interesting little spot on Carson Street. It has a big bar area, overall it's not a huge place. We ordered off the brunch menu. My wife ordered eggs, bacon, toast, and potatoes. I ended up with the hangover smash burger. It was a double patty, smash burger with a sunny side egg and bacon. It came with a very small side of potatoes. There was a decent sized crowd when we arrived, many of which seems to have taken advantage of the bottomless mimosas. Our server was very nice, but seemed to have a lot on her plate. The food arrived extremely quickly. We both enjoyed what we had and will return, next time perhaps earlier to enjoy the mimosas. read more

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I would absolutely not recommend this brunch restaurant to anyone here's why.... 1. I found a dead fly in my cooked omelet - Health Code Violation - Health Dept. 2. My friend had a dead bug in his water and on the side of his cup 3. The silverware was dirty and not properly cleaned and sanitized - OSHA VIOLATIOn 4. They served expired dairy products - Health Code Violation - Health Dept. 5. The fireplace pit - backed up dust, you could see the dust particles moving in the air from the bright sun light beam 6. Chairs unstable and loose 7. They blasted music way to loud when asked to turn it down they refused to comply This restaurant will become a severe problem I DO NOT RECOMMEND GOING HERE AND I DO NOT RECOMMENDED OUTSIDERS EATING HERE read more

Great service every time. They have great happy hour and daily specials. Their espresso martini may be the best I've had! Never disappointed in their food. I have to say their wings are super crispy and well seasoned! The elote wings are beyond good. read more

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The avocado toast was delicious, and the sweet potato fries were amazing. Bottomless mimosas for $18 were a steal! Our server was super kind and kept our glasses full--they were never empty, lol. The only downside is it can get a little loud, making it hard to hear sometimes, but overall, a great place to enjoy brunch. read more

The Library on Carson - Avocado Toast / Sweet Potato Fries - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I was very surprised by the Library on Carson. The decor and vibe of the place is very trendy/ classy, a lot different from the other bars around it! The have a decent amount of of seating as well as some cute couch chairs near a fireplace. It was pretty busy when we went which is always great to see for a new place. I had a greek salad and a glass of Sauvignon blanc. The salad was decent and the wine was great! Our server was also very nice as well. I went with my sister and boyfriend and we all agreed we need to go back! Definitely a great addition to the South Side! read more

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I had such high hopes coming here for brunch last weekend & it was just...not great. The ambiance/vibe was cool, but that was one of the few positives about our experience. The hostess had a weird difficulty understanding that we were a group of four and therefore would need four seats? She tried to seat us at three bar seats & then a two top without getting other seats. She then vanished & we had to ask another worker for extra chairs. We then sat for about 10 minutes before getting any menus. Luckily, once we got our regular waitress, service did get better. We ordered the bottomless mimosas, and service with them was very sporadic. Sometimes they would come right away when you finished your glass, other times we would sit for 10 minutes with an empty glass unable to get anyone's attention. The mimosas themselves were super sweet (I can't put my finger on what it was with them), and they varied in composition dramatically from pour to pour. Food service was extremely slow in the time between ordering food & when it came out, but when it did it was hit or miss. The breakfast burger & breakfast potatoes were actually really good! The egg was perfectly runny & the potatoes were crispy & really flavorful. The chicken & waffles was missing the hot honey, however, but because service was so slow we didn't want to wait to ask for a fix. Unfortunately, within an hour or so after leaving, we all got really bad stomach aches. We think it was from the extremely sugary mimosas. I was excited for a new brunch spot, but we won't be back. Food: B Drinks: C- Service: D+ Ambiance: B read more

Delicious food, great service, and the cocktails are so fun & yummy! Would totally recommend whether you want to get dinner or just drinks

My friends and I love it here! Fun space inside--cozy without being cramped. Great menu with lots of options. We love coming on Wednesdays for trivia and also half price burgers. The happy hour is sweet too and servers are always really kind. Perfect spot to catch up with friends! read more

The Library on Carson - Impossible burger, sweet potato fries, mozz sticks - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I would overall say 3.5 if I had the option. I went for happy hour, and the deals you couldn't beat! I had a glass of Pinot Grigio but you could tell it was a cheap brand. I then switched over to the $3 white claw deal. I got the honey pig pizza, which was good but very cheesy. My friends really enjoyed the prosciutto pizza. I also got the pickle party which was delicious and so much fun as we added a pickle back shot for $3. The vibes are very cool. My main issue was the service, as the restaurant was almost empty and yet the server rarely checked up on us. We often had to flag her down when we wanted a new drink. For further review, check out @gbennieats on Instagram read more

My friends and I went to The Library for their "College Night" on Thursdays! They have some great deals, like $3 well drinks and $10 pizzas, but it was honestly kind of dead. The space isn't huge, but even with that in mind, I think that there were only 2 other tables filled with people. The service was great though! The waitress was very attentive and made sure that we had everything that we needed throughout the night! We got the cheap drinks, so they were nothing special (vodka sodas and vodka cranberries), but their drink menu had a bunch of specialty cocktails that were looked really unique! I would totally come back to this place for a more chill night out! read more

The Library on Carson - Prosciutto pizza and Chicken Parm Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Went here for some late night drinks. The espresso martini was so yummy! The bartender was very pleasant and attentive. Absolutely love a late night bar that comes over and gives the whole table water and keeps refilling water throughout the night! The simple things go a long way. The music selection was fun and there were touch tunes if you had any requests! Great place to take a group of friends when you want to be out but still be able to get a table and have conversation! read more

The Library on Carson - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania