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Library Bar - Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, ON

Library Bar - Fairmont Royal York

4.8
4.8
712 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Unspecified

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
Experience the next Golden Age in cocktail culture. Featured on World's 50 Best Discovery, 2024.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (416) 368-2511
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Financial District
  • Cross Street
    Front St. and Bay St.
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available at a fee.
  • Public transit
    The Library Bar is located directly across from Union Station. Easily accessed by TTC Subway or GO Transit.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 712 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Old Toronto

    Best Ambience

  • Old Toronto

    Great for creative cocktails

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Library Bar at Fairmont Royal York is a "hidden gem" with a cozy ambiance and "fantastic" cocktails. The "attentive" service enhances the dining experience, featuring "delicious" food like steak tartare and grilled salmon. The bar's warm and inviting atmosphere makes it a "perfect spot" for celebrations and memorable gatherings.
712 Reviews
  1. Sean

    Jacksonville

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an absolutely wonderful dining experience. Cocktails were fun, inventive and delicious. The Bay St. sandwich was fantastic and the burger was spot on. Word to the wise, try the bourbon crème brûlée. I’d eat here often if I lived in Toronto.

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  2. Barbara

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cheerful ambiance for a celebration and we all enjoyed our choices of delicious food!

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  3. Louise

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best French inion soup in the city. Nice and cozy place. Truffle fries also very good

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  4. Lida

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I went there on my birthday with a friend and had an amazing time! The atmosphere was lively, the food was delicious, and the cocktails were outstanding! To top it off, the staff surprised me with a stunning birthday pastry and a thoughtful message. Thanks for making my special day even more memorable!

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  5. Tom

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful setting with excellent food. Our server was fantastic.

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  6. Madeliene

    Vancouver

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter wonderful but waited too long for everything (understaffed). Had to ask for napkins for fries - martinis came when almost finished snack. Long wait for bill. Martinis were fantastic as were fries (yes, a weird combination). Still lovely place to stop and savour.

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  7. Menon

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My wife and I originally met at the library bar 11 years ago. We returned on New Year’s Day for a celebratory lunch, but there were a few issues. Personally, let me say that our server was really great and tried to fix as many things as she could. For some reason, the bar was super cold. Also, it was relatively empty, but for some reason we were seated right next to another party who were rather loud. Our main complaint is that we ordered appetizers and mains, but for some reason, the kitchen brought everything out altogether, and my wife’s entrée was no longer warm. Thankfully, our server took the appetizer off our bill, but I hope it didn’t come out of her pocket. It wasn’t the end of the world, and my steak frites were actually pretty good, but not sure if we’re going to return if our experience mirrors small town Ontario. 

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  8. Fate

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall the experience was nice for an nye event but the food was not good. It was an odd combination of courses. Definitely not worth it.

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  9. Steffi

    VIP

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was moderate but atmosphere was lovely for NYE

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  10. Fann

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, William, did a great job in accommodating the different needs and last minute challenges with our group despite it being NYE.

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Library Bar - Fairmont Royal York is rated 4.8 stars by 712 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Library Bar - Fairmont Royal York

100 Front Street W., Toronto, ON M5J 1E3

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Front St. and Bay St.
  • Area
    Financial District
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available at a fee.
  • Public transit
    The Library Bar is located directly across from Union Station. Easily accessed by TTC Subway or GO Transit.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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