Library Bar

In Short – Occupying a ground-floor retail space below downtown's Library Court Lofts, adjacent to a Wolfgang Puck Express, this literary-minded lounge offers a sophisticated drinking space and after-work social scene. Catering to the upscale residents of the area and not the beer-swiggin college frat crowd, it features decadent herringbone wood foors under exposed brick walls and oversized window shutters. An elaborate Italian marble bar and pounded metal-topped tables make for lingering conversation amid eclectic jukebox selections.

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Parking:: Parking for Library Bar is located at 611 6th Street. Entrance to lot is on Hope, just across 6th street from the bar on the Northeast corner of 6th and Hope. $5 with Library Bar validation.
Know Before You Go:: In addition to one of the most articulate beer menus in town, such as Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout and Arrogant Bastard, there's also wine selections and a full bar
Look Good:: While the bar doesn't serve its own food, guests are encouraged to order pizza and other dishes from Puck restaurant next door.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“The bar is solid marble, all the seating is very comfortable and the TV is not the prominent feature which is so rare.” “discovered some "feminine" beers and enjoyed the atmosphere.” “Once you decided on your drink for the moment you can slip into one of the many comfortable spots they have set up.” “You walk into the sultry atmosphere where a beautiful "Tyson" look a like checks to see your legal status.” “The library bar is in a great location.” “Also love the decor it eaven has a private room you can reserve.”
drinks	92.8600025177002% positive	“other than that, it's a cool bar.” “The library bar is in a great location.” “Overall this is our new favorite bar downtown, just wish they had a smoking patio.” “Ladies if beer isn't your "thing" don't fret, they have a nice Apple Ale that is sure to change your mind.” “Once you decided on your drink for the moment you can slip into one of the many comfortable spots they have set up.” “Service is great if you are sitting at the bar, but drops off dramatically the further you get from the bartenders.” “The bar is solid marble, all the seating is very comfortable and the TV is not the prominent feature which is so rare.” “great bartenders, an intimate feel with lots of places to sit, drink and converse.” “discovered some "feminine" beers and enjoyed the atmosphere.” “It is pretty crowded at the bar so it takes a while to get a drink but overall it is a good spot to hang out with your friends.” “Quaint little bar to enjoy a few drinks after work.” “love this bar.” “You can order your martini shaken not stirred, but you can get that anywhere; at the Library Bar the beer list is what you want to go for.” “this place it's a nice escape from the hollywood bar scene.”
food quality	100.0% positive	“The one thing i found interesting the most is that you have to order your food from next door, which is wolfgang puck.” “Drinks are good its never over crowded and you can order food from next door!”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The music is up to you since they have set up an amazing juke box with an nice selection that will suit all tastes.”
overall	100.0% positive	“It's a great place to go right after a long day at work.”
service	100.0% positive	“The bartenders were good looking and helpful when it came to choosing my ale.” “Drinks are great and service was good too.” “great bartenders, an intimate feel with lots of places to sit, drink and converse.” “And the bartenders are really nice” “liked this place before all of the downtown male population discovered the undiscerning door policy, and I stopped liking it when I realized all of them had just come to oogle the bartenders.” “The bartenders were very friendly and helpful when it came to choosing my ale.” “Service is great if you are sitting at the bar, but drops off dramatically the further you get from the bartenders.”
wait time	100.0% positive	“It's a great place to go right after a long day at work.”

04/29/11

Library Bar

by Ohiocal

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04/07/11

Good Drinks, Good People

by lwren2214

I came here on a whim one Saturday night with a handful of friends who were fried after finals. One friend was actually getting over stomach flu at the time but a total trooper in coming out, so in honor of her feeling less than great, we all dressed a little down in jeans and hoodies. Surprisingly, this wasn't much of a problem when we got into the Library Bar.

The bar was pretty active when we got inside. It's spacious too so it didn't seem crowded and it was easy to find a comfortable couch. Bartenders were friendly and we were all pretty happy with our drinks.

There was also a really friendly atmosphere that I liked, where you could talk and have fun with total strangers or keep it a little more tight-knit with your own group if you wanted.

A cool place to hang out overall and a watering hole that can appeal to a lot of different people.

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12/15/09

Rude bartender!

by grabby02

I showed up last Friday to meet some co workers after our holiday party. They had already been there, and sure they had spend enough money, this place isnt very cheap. Sure its nice, but what came next, made it such an ugly place for me. I got my first beer, wasnt even halfway with it, when the bartender came to our group and told us to "TONE IT DOWN"!

We were having fun like everyone else was in the place, and he approached us to tell us that, as a paying customer, I was certainly ticked off at the fact that everyone else surrounding us was doing the exact same thing we were, I looked around at the whole crowd to see what we were doing wrong, I came to the conclusion that the only thing that was wrong is that we were the only Mexican crowd in the place. We finished our beers, and decided to go to nearby Casey's. Not once, were we told to "TONE IT DOWN"! Is this the way Downtown is trying to be successful, with places like this one?! Sorry but I will never go back to this place, or recommend it to anyone!

Pros: None that I found

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12/09/08

Library Bar

by tambs

Quaint little bar to enjoy a few drinks after work. The atmosphere is very intimate and relaxing. And the bartenders are really nice

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02/12/08

Happy Hour

by chvillaraigosa

A few of out of state clients ,co-workers,and I went for happy hour.It was thursday evening and fairly crowded.Drinks are great and service was good too.It's a great place to go right after a long day at work.

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04/29/11

Library Bar

by Ohiocal

04/07/11

Good Drinks, Good People

by lwren2214

12/15/09

Rude bartender!

by grabby02

12/09/08

Library Bar

by tambs

02/12/08

Happy Hour

by chvillaraigosa

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