LIBRARY BAR
$$$ • Bars, Canadian
Hours:
100 Front St W, Toronto
(416) 368-2511
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Hours
Monday | 12PM - 12AM |
Tuesday | 12PM - 12AM |
Wednesday | 12PM - 12AM |
Thursday | 12PM - 12AM |
Friday | 12PM - 12AM |
Saturday | 12PM - 12AM |
Sunday | 12PM - 12AM |
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 is impressive, showcasing a wide range of expertly crafted cocktails, including the Dominicana, Twist of Fate, and Gunslinger Punch, all of which are praised for their smooth and well-balanced flavors.
The bar's mixology program has evolved under the leadership of James Grant, the 2021 World Class global winner, who has introduced new and innovative cocktails. The Birdbath martini, featuring the bar's own craft gin QUILL, is a standout, served directly in front of the guest in a custom mixing glass. The menu is also inspired by literature and film, with drinks grouped under categories like Masterpieces, Poetry, and Science Fiction.
In addition to the impressive cocktails, the bar also offers highly addictive bar food, particularly the fried chicken with hot honey butter sauce and smoked blue cheese. While the overall ambiance and decor are praised, some guests have expressed a desire to see more actual books on display, given the bar's name.