LIBRARY BAR

Name: LIBRARY BAR
Address: 100 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1E3, Canada
Telephone: (416) 368-2511
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

$$$ • Bars, Canadian

Hours:
100 Front St W, Toronto
(416) 368-2511

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About LIBRARY BAR

The Library Bar at the Fairmont Royal York hotel offers an intimate and sophisticated cocktail experience. With a speakeasy-inspired ambiance, the bar features a quaint two-tiered lounge and jazz music playing in the background. The menu showcases a wide range of expertly crafted cocktails, including the Dominicana, Twist of Fate, and Gunslinger Punch, all praised for their smooth and well-balanced flavors.

Under the leadership of James Grant, the 2021 World Class global winner, the bar's mixology program has evolved with new and innovative cocktails. The Birdbath martini, featuring the bar's own craft gin QUILL, stands out as it is served directly in front of the guest in a custom mixing glass. The menu is inspired by literature and film, with drinks grouped under categories like Masterpieces, Poetry, and Science Fiction.

In addition to the impressive cocktails, the bar offers highly addictive bar food. Reviews highlight the Canadian Beef Burger as delicious with generous portions, and the best shaved prime rib sandwich as a must-try. While the atmosphere is great and the wait staff is attentive, some guests have noted that the food options are limited, making it primarily a drinks place. The space can feel crowded due to the close arrangement of tables and chairs, but overall, the experience is wonderful, with some guests expressing a desire for more actual books on display, given the bar's name.