Happy hour cocktail menu was incredibly disappointing. They were basic generic drinks like margarita, gin & tonic, etc. but they didn’t even taste like a good generic cocktail. I expected better from such a upscale location as this. If happy hour can’t be done right with a proper drink why do it at all? Also, the prices reflected online were not the same as when I got there. I absolutely love the atmosphere and service but the lackluster happy hour menu left me disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Brian Zinser
Great spot tucked away inside a beautiful old building in the city. Open to the public, this is definitely worth a stop for drinks before your dinner reservation. It was full, but not too busy. Good drinks and a relaxed atmosphere with very classy vibes. Live music started around 8
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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.
Jon R.
Nice welcoming atmosphere and a good place to have a cocktail and visit with friends and family.
Dominic Aurino
Great ambience, history. Attentive service. Good food. Cocktails and bar expertise need an upgrade.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Gary B.
Very cool, stylish, classy, OG ambiance. An old school cocktail bar. I would definitely return here.
Donny Bruno
We had drinks only, Great tender!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Paige M.
I had a fantastic time at The Library in The Detroit Club. The cozy yet exciting ambiance, complete with live background music, created an unforgettable experience. The standout features were the exceptional service and the amazing drinks. The attentive service and the skillfully crafted cocktails by the mixologist truly stood out, making the evening even more enjoyable. The Library has quickly become one of my favorite spots for unwinding with great drinks and impeccable service.
Kevin O.
Drinks were bad, mine was undrinkable. They did notice and offer to take it back to fix it. It was better after that but still not great. My wife's drink was also just subpar.The atmosphere was mostly great. A cool historic building with live music and comfy furniture. But the ambience was ruined by the syfy channel playing in the corner.I will never be back here again unless something changes.
Jim S.
The space is great - a historic building in downtown Detroit. And Nigel is a great, fun bartender.
Magnificent restaurant, 19th century setting. Great service, good choice of dishes. The Nashville hot chicken is gorgeous, the portions gigantic. Excellent prosecco. Good price.
Phil J
Awesome building with a welcoming atmosphere. Drinks were great and staff were friendly. Would definitely recommend a visit for drinks, dinner or both.
Ilia B.
Really cute, but the bartender was not the greatest... He was very nice but he said he wasn't the regular bartender so he didn't really know how to make most drinks. The place itself is super cute tho! I went there with my friends and the atmosphere is so nice! I loved just sitting there and chatting with my friends
Dalia R.
Beautiful and classy cocktail lounge in downtown Detroit. The bar is located in the Detroit Club, across from a restaurant. The architecture and decor is absolutely stunning! This is the perfect spot for an elegant night out! I don't have any major complaints about service, I thought our bartender was very friendly and helpful. However, we did have to go up to the bar to order and didn't have any servers check in once we were seated. This may just be the atmosphere of the bar though as it's more of a lounge. I ordered the "pretty in purple" cocktail and found this very delicious. I hope to come back soon and check out their restaurant as well!
Ben P.
Was excited to come here for a date night with the better half, the drinks are delicious and the atmosphere is very classy, the staff was very nice.
Happy hour cocktail menu was incredibly disappointing. They were basic generic drinks like margarita, gin & tonic, etc. but they didn’t even taste like a good generic cocktail. I expected better from such a upscale location as this. If happy hour can’t be done right with a proper drink why do it at all? Also, the prices reflected online were not the same as when I got there. I absolutely love the atmosphere and service but the lackluster happy hour menu left me disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great spot tucked away inside a beautiful old building in the city. Open to the public, this is definitely worth a stop for drinks before your dinner reservation. It was full, but not too busy. Good drinks and a relaxed atmosphere with very classy vibes. Live music started around 8
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great ambiance, interesting drinks and attentive servers.Only critique is that the loud music is not congruent with such an upscale, traditional, speakeasy vibe.
Nice welcoming atmosphere and a good place to have a cocktail and visit with friends and family.
Great ambience, history. Attentive service. Good food. Cocktails and bar expertise need an upgrade.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Very cool, stylish, classy, OG ambiance. An old school cocktail bar. I would definitely return here.
We had drinks only, Great tender!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
I had a fantastic time at The Library in The Detroit Club. The cozy yet exciting ambiance, complete with live background music, created an unforgettable experience. The standout features were the exceptional service and the amazing drinks. The attentive service and the skillfully crafted cocktails by the mixologist truly stood out, making the evening even more enjoyable. The Library has quickly become one of my favorite spots for unwinding with great drinks and impeccable service.
Drinks were bad, mine was undrinkable. They did notice and offer to take it back to fix it. It was better after that but still not great. My wife's drink was also just subpar.The atmosphere was mostly great. A cool historic building with live music and comfy furniture. But the ambience was ruined by the syfy channel playing in the corner.I will never be back here again unless something changes.
The space is great - a historic building in downtown Detroit. And Nigel is a great, fun bartender.
Restaurantji Recommends
Magnificent restaurant, 19th century setting. Great service, good choice of dishes. The Nashville hot chicken is gorgeous, the portions gigantic. Excellent prosecco. Good price.
Awesome building with a welcoming atmosphere. Drinks were great and staff were friendly. Would definitely recommend a visit for drinks, dinner or both.
Really cute, but the bartender was not the greatest... He was very nice but he said he wasn't the regular bartender so he didn't really know how to make most drinks. The place itself is super cute tho! I went there with my friends and the atmosphere is so nice! I loved just sitting there and chatting with my friends
Beautiful and classy cocktail lounge in downtown Detroit. The bar is located in the Detroit Club, across from a restaurant. The architecture and decor is absolutely stunning! This is the perfect spot for an elegant night out! I don't have any major complaints about service, I thought our bartender was very friendly and helpful. However, we did have to go up to the bar to order and didn't have any servers check in once we were seated. This may just be the atmosphere of the bar though as it's more of a lounge. I ordered the "pretty in purple" cocktail and found this very delicious. I hope to come back soon and check out their restaurant as well!
Was excited to come here for a date night with the better half, the drinks are delicious and the atmosphere is very classy, the staff was very nice.