All 5 star reviews...really? Wow... The gal out front that greeted us was all that and more. Had a delivery and a cute presence. Made me want to venture inside and see what the place was about...after entering I immediately liked the place but hold on...The bar tender we had did not even aknowledge us for 5 minutes after we bellied up... And as far as bars go thats waaay too long... When she did come over she was matter of fact and business like. About as warm as a bank teller. I understand you work for a check but tips require a little extra effort. Maybe we were early in the evening but we were customers...Loved the drinks, liked the vibe but the gal behind the bar needs to rethink her style. A smile, a bit of friendly chit chat, am I asking too much? Can't even remember her name, not even sure she introduced herself. Oh well felt the need to share...cheers!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
Jay DeQueira
Definitely somewhere i will be going often. Likely for special events and when friends and family come to stay.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Leslie Wright
This is our go-to bar for a fun nite out. The vibe at Lourdes Library is cozy and relaxed. The bartenders are super nice and make fantastic drinks. We love this place and try to go there at least once a week. We have lived in Melbourne for 40 years. And this is our favorite place of all time!🍷🍸🍹❤️❤️❤️‼️
LORI STOTTLEMIRE
I have only seen this one outside wall where the murals are. PEOPLE ARE AMAZING with their art! Enjoy the murals! This one adorned in fingerprint painting! ALL wonderful and amazing!
Gil Ramirez
Excellent craft drinks, unique hidden entry and show. Instantly became one of my favorite places for a really good old fashioned.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: S'Mores
Bryan M
Atmosphere, bartenders, theme, and drinks are amazing. Expect to spend more on drinks, but definitely worth the value!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
India Slayton
It’s absolutely amazing watching the skillful artists here work their magic!! Mixologists of the 1920s would be so proud ?? so much love to Lourdes!!! ??????
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
taylor
Positives - Great bartenders, unique space, good drinks. Negatives - All for the fun of a dress code but they take it a bit far considering the area. I was wearing a long black dress but had strappy sandals on, which you could hardly even see with the long dress, and had to go back to my car and swap them for non slips I happened to have(which were ugly and dingy but somehow more approved?) Overall - Its fun to check out but not really that much of a draw for a revisit.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
John Conrad
Amazing atmosphere and extremely talented with crafting a unique cocktail
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Rachel Stewart
Absolutely love Lourdes Library! Such a cool atmosphere and Jimena, our mixologist, was wonderful. Loved learning about the craft and experiencing the art of cocktails!
Our mixologist Jimena was fantastic! A true artist, and made the best bees knees I’ve ever had! A great experience and would go back time and time again. When I come back to visit the Melbourne area, this place will be the reason why.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sky Elder
Were you born in the wrong era? Do you want to have a casual drink but feel like you’re being naughty? Do you like liquid secrets? Well, this library is for you!!
Absolutely charming and mysterious. Such a beautifully designed establishment with all the elegant style of an eclectic bar from the prohibition.
The private entrance is fun and interactive.
Once the well hidden wall of books is opened, you are brought into a quaint and classy bar with some of the best bartenders I have run across in Brevard.
Let them make you a surprise drink! They truly know their craft and have true mixology talent to create something that you can’t help but love and oooh and ahhh over.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Edwardis Mandrano
Jimena was awesome, made the best mezcal drink I’ve ever had. The service and atmosphere was great and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Big Boy Dining Out
Lourdes Library 587 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Unit 105 Melbourne, FL 32935
5 Stars
I haven't been intoxicated since November of 2023; however, when Lourdes Library popped up, I decided it was time and I am damn glad I did. This speakeasy is owned by the purveyors of another Big Boy Dining Out 5-Star restaurant, the Salty Fox. Once again, they have gone all out to deliver an amazing experience.
I messaged a week ahead to request four specific drinks (I only mention three as that was all I got to before reaching the full mark). They nailed each and every one I sampled. I get ahead of myself. When I walked in, I was greeted by Ethan, The Bar Director, and as I turned my gaze, I was FLOORED to see Jimena, the bartender and famed Aztec Goddess, whom I had not seen in five years since a review in Vero Beach. Now I knew things were going to be great. When you enter Lourdes Library, it looks just like that. A bookstore (remember those?) with bookshelves crammed with books lining the walls and a Librarian. She sizes you up and, based on her vast experience of dealing with people, suggests a book just for you. After scanning the shelves, you locate it. Once you pull it out the bookcase opens. At this point, I wished I was dressed like James Cagney as the bookcase closed behind me, and I found myself in the midst of a hidden speakeasy. Top of the world, Ma! Top of the world!
I was approached by Jimena and said, “I am looking to consume four specific drinks.” She led me to my spot and was off to gather my libations. I had asked for a Jack Rose, a Whiskey Sour, a Sidecar, and a fourth I did not consume, all with top-shelf liquor. The mixologist was on top of their game, as each cocktail was a monument to its namesake. They were all perfectly blended.
This was absolutely, without a doubt the greatest drinking establishment I have ever entered. By far. There is a dress code so look into that before your excursion back in time.
The Big Boy says, “If you don't go you will be missing an experience of a lifetime. Tell Jimena the Big Boy sent you.”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles Plumb
Small but very pleasant. The Bartenders are masters and very friendly, was my first time, but will def be back.
All 5 star reviews...really? Wow... The gal out front that greeted us was all that and more. Had a delivery and a cute presence. Made me want to venture inside and see what the place was about...after entering I immediately liked the place but hold on...The bar tender we had did not even aknowledge us for 5 minutes after we bellied up... And as far as bars go thats waaay too long... When she did come over she was matter of fact and business like. About as warm as a bank teller. I understand you work for a check but tips require a little extra effort. Maybe we were early in the evening but we were customers...Loved the drinks, liked the vibe but the gal behind the bar needs to rethink her style. A smile, a bit of friendly chit chat, am I asking too much? Can't even remember her name, not even sure she introduced herself. Oh well felt the need to share...cheers!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
Definitely somewhere i will be going often. Likely for special events and when friends and family come to stay.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This is our go-to bar for a fun nite out. The vibe at Lourdes Library is cozy and relaxed. The bartenders are super nice and make fantastic drinks. We love this place and try to go there at least once a week. We have lived in Melbourne for 40 years. And this is our favorite place of all time!🍷🍸🍹❤️❤️❤️‼️
I have only seen this one outside wall where the murals are. PEOPLE ARE AMAZING with their art! Enjoy the murals! This one adorned in fingerprint painting! ALL wonderful and amazing!
Excellent craft drinks, unique hidden entry and show. Instantly became one of my favorite places for a really good old fashioned.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: S'Mores
Atmosphere, bartenders, theme, and drinks are amazing. Expect to spend more on drinks, but definitely worth the value!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
It’s absolutely amazing watching the skillful artists here work their magic!! Mixologists of the 1920s would be so proud ?? so much love to Lourdes!!! ??????
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Positives - Great bartenders, unique space, good drinks.
Negatives - All for the fun of a dress code but they take it a bit far considering the area. I was wearing a long black dress but had strappy sandals on, which you could hardly even see with the long dress, and had to go back to my car and swap them for non slips I happened to have(which were ugly and dingy but somehow more approved?)
Overall - Its fun to check out but not really that much of a draw for a revisit.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Amazing atmosphere and extremely talented with crafting a unique cocktail
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely love Lourdes Library! Such a cool atmosphere and Jimena, our mixologist, was wonderful. Loved learning about the craft and experiencing the art of cocktails!
Restaurantji Recommends
Our mixologist Jimena was fantastic! A true artist, and made the best bees knees I’ve ever had! A great experience and would go back time and time again. When I come back to visit the Melbourne area, this place will be the reason why.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Were you born in the wrong era?
Do you want to have a casual drink but feel like you’re being naughty?
Do you like liquid secrets?
Well, this library is for you!!
Absolutely charming and mysterious. Such a beautifully designed establishment with all the elegant style of an eclectic bar from the prohibition.
The private entrance is fun and interactive.
Once the well hidden wall of books is opened, you are brought into a quaint and classy bar with some of the best bartenders I have run across in Brevard.
Let them make you a surprise drink!
They truly know their craft and have true mixology talent to create something that you can’t help but love and oooh and ahhh over.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jimena was awesome, made the best mezcal drink I’ve ever had. The service and atmosphere was great and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lourdes Library 587 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Unit 105 Melbourne, FL 32935
5 Stars
I haven't been intoxicated since November of 2023; however, when Lourdes Library popped up, I decided it was time and I am damn glad I did. This speakeasy is owned by the purveyors of another Big Boy Dining Out 5-Star restaurant, the Salty Fox. Once again, they have gone all out to deliver an amazing experience.
I messaged a week ahead to request four specific drinks (I only mention three as that was all I got to before reaching the full mark). They nailed each and every one I sampled. I get ahead of myself. When I walked in, I was greeted by Ethan, The Bar Director, and as I turned my gaze, I was FLOORED to see Jimena, the bartender and famed Aztec Goddess, whom I had not seen in five years since a review in Vero Beach. Now I knew things were going to be great.
When you enter Lourdes Library, it looks just like that. A bookstore (remember those?) with bookshelves crammed with books lining the walls and a Librarian. She sizes you up and, based on her vast experience of dealing with people, suggests a book just for you. After scanning the shelves, you locate it. Once you pull it out the bookcase opens. At this point, I wished I was dressed like James Cagney as the bookcase closed behind me, and I found myself in the midst of a hidden speakeasy. Top of the world, Ma! Top of the world!
I was approached by Jimena and said, “I am looking to consume four specific drinks.” She led me to my spot and was off to gather my libations. I had asked for a Jack Rose, a Whiskey Sour, a Sidecar, and a fourth I did not consume, all with top-shelf liquor. The mixologist was on top of their game, as each cocktail was a monument to its namesake. They were all perfectly blended.
This was absolutely, without a doubt the greatest drinking establishment I have ever entered. By far. There is a dress code so look into that before your excursion back in time.
The Big Boy says, “If you don't go you will be missing an experience of a lifetime. Tell Jimena the Big Boy sent you.”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Small but very pleasant. The Bartenders are masters and very friendly, was my first time, but will def be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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