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Library Bar
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (New) Nightlife Bars Lounges Canadian (New), Lounges [Edit]
The Fairmont Royal York100 rue Front Ouest
Toronto, ON M5J 1E3
Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core
(416) 368-2511
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 12 pm - 1 am
Sat 5 pm - 1 am
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Kids:
- No
7 reviews for Library Bar
7 reviews in English
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Review from Louise N.
Richmond Hill, ON
12/4/2011 14 photos
It was my first time going here, and it was great!
The service was attentive and caring. I loved every second of it.
The scones were amazing and so were the pastery swans.
I would definitely go back again :D -
Review from Natalie F.
Toronto, ON
2/21/2012
I ate here on Valentine's day. The service was lovely, and the bartender seemed to be a really entertaining guy, if the people at the bar were any indication.
The menu was small and didn't offer anything I was particularly interested in, but I think all the food I ordered was well made.
The creme brulee for dessert was great. Delicious, nice crust on top, but it was HUGE (no complaints about that, even though I couldn't finish it.)
It was an OK place to eat. -
Review from Charlotte W.
North York, ON
12/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Because I do not live nor work downtown, I always wanted to try the "drinks at a snazzy downtown bar" a la Sex-In-The-City. So, on a Friday night, I met up with my boyfriend after work at Library Bar because for me, the atmosphere of a bar is equally important as the drinks. I imagined this bar to be decorated Ralph Lauren style with antiquated books lining the shelves, paintings of English Grey Hounds framed in heavy gold dotting the walls as well as plush, brown, comfy chairs where I would imagine a gentleman with a perfect Ascot to sit, puffing away on his cigar.
The reality was less romantic I found. The bar is actually one square room, open concept. There are two levels and we were seated by the stairs on the upper level. I looked to the wall and saw fake books!!!! (This to me was the BIGGEST disappointment). I had champagne and a martini champagne drink which made me very tizzy and giggly. My boyfriend had scotch(s). I don't remember the service being bad, but my boyfriend said that it was horrible. Funnily, the one thing I remember about this place (after having yet another champagne) was the guy on the cello playing some jazz-like music.
Total bill for two JUST FOR DRINKS came out to be $115 including tax and tip. Because I was not at my soberest, I left happily, but looking back and with what my boyfriend saying that the service wasn't up to par, I wouldn't come out of my way for drink here again. Nothing special.
My quest for my fave watering hole will have to continue. -
Review from Tanya N.
4/4/2011 10 photos
I came here for their afternoon tea. The Library Bar has a dark, sophisticated, almost intimidating interior but then the leopard print seats lightens the mood. As expected there are bookshelves along the wall filled with hardcover vintage books adding to the historic feel.
Service was excellent and my friend and I enjoyed the afternoon tea. We, as usual, left afternoon tea stuffed.
They have 11 different teas to select from and I chose the Montebello Apple Spice. While I'm not usually a fan of fruity tea I thought I'd give this one a shot since it's different. It wasn't too sweet so I enjoyed it.
We started off with mixed berries in a cocktail glass topped with a bit of whipped cream with a crumpet with a Grand Marnier butter & honey spread on top. I thought the Grand Marnier gave it a slight bitter taste so the honey really balanced the flavour.
The finger sandwiches came next. This was my favourite part of the meal and I think they have the best finger sandwiches of all the afternoon tea places I've been to. The PEI Lobster & mango salad open sandwich and the Nova Scotia smoked salmon with a wasabi creme fraiche were the stand outs.
The lobster & mango sandwich was fresh, light and creamy. The smoked salmon was not salty (as experienced from other places) and the wasabi gave just a slight kick to the otherwise "normal" smoked salmon sandwich. There was a smoked turkey breast and Ontario Brie sandwich. I enjoyed the brie sandwich more than I expected. It was also topped with an apple, strawberry & peach preserve slice which worked...I usually don't like mixing sweet & savoury.
The pastries came next served on the tiered platter. My favourites were the fresh fruit clafouti (light & fresh) and the chocolate crunch flourless cake (really rich chocolate goodness). The madeleines were made with honey from their rooftop garden. The scones were served with organic cream and preserves. They were good but the Windsor Arms still wins the afternoon tea scone & cream competition (love it).
It's $35 a person and you have upgrade to the Royal Tea Experience for an additional $25 for smoked salmon & caviar canapes that's paired with a Moet Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne.Listed in: Pinkies Up! It's High Tea…
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Review from Angela L.
1/2/2011
With its dark, rich tapestries and walls lined with vintage books as old as the historic room itself, Library Bar is an atmospheric place to sip and nibble with good company at the end of a long day. We made a last minute reservation and arrived just before the after work rush. Except for a couple of empty stools up at the bar, every seat in the house remained filled throughout our leisurely stay.
The service was most excellent. Our server was extremely attentive and helpful with suggestions for both food and drink. Despite the bar's reputation for having the best cocktails in town (as announced by one of my cinq-a-sept dates), we opted for a bottle of delicious pinot grigio that arrived in a classy stand alone chilled bucket.
My seafood chowder was as heart-stoppingly creamy as our friendly server promised. My friend's French onion soup smelled decadent. The cheese platter was perfect for sharing. Next time, I'll try my best to keep from finishing all of the salty mixed nuts though. -
Review from Joseph B.
8/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Love the decor, relaxing and intoxicating!
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Review from Chris T.
Toronto, ON
1/23/2011
A few months ago they changed the menu and it's not as good. The menu reads more like average pub grub, rather than the excellence they were known for. Nice atmosphere, great service, but nothing standing out in terms of food.
