Library Bar
“A room without books is like a body without a soul” – CICERO
A timeless meeting place that remains the undercurrent of Toronto’s metropolitan character, Library Bar returns as the famed cocktail den cloaked beyond a secret corner of the illustrious Fairmont Royal York hotel. Library Bar encapsulates a fabled legacy as the electric space where walls can divulge tales from the night we met to the fervent thrill in closing the deal.
LOCATION
100 Front St W
Toronto, Ontario M5J 1E3
HOURS
12:00 pm to 12:00 am, daily
Accepting reservations for lunch. Walk-ins only after 3:00 pm.
Inspired Cocktails
Esteemed as Toronto’s treasured cocktail den, Library Bar has launched a new cocktail menu by award-winning Director of Mixology, James Grant. Grant levies inspiration from a collection of odd and daring to refined ingredients, showcased in themes of Martinis, Masterpieces, Poetry, Folklore, Science Fiction, and Best Sellers. Grant’s inspiration for the menu is derived from a canon of both literary and film classics, crafting a cocktail experience unlike any ever before seen at the iconic hotel.
Reimagined Classics
Honouring the culinary vision established at the turn of the century in the châteauesque hotels that joined together Canada’s burgeoning cities and resort properties set amongst the vast wilderness, Library Bar’s Chef Brian Tang takes inspiration from the beloved classic dishes that guests have returned for time and again. A strong proponent for local and sustainable initiatives, Library Bar partners with Ontario-based farmers and east coast fisheries to forage ingredients that complete the hearty recipes that have defined the flavours of Library Bar for decades.
The Martini as a Masterpiece
To perfect our signature cocktail, Library Bar collaborated with Niagara-region master distillers to craft expressions tailored especially for the treasured Birdbath Martini. Library Bar proudly introduces QUILL, a one-of-a-kind vodka and gin composed of effervescent botanicals and sustainable ingredients that allow the true natural flavours of the classic martini to shine through. Well-balanced with a full-bodied velvety mouthfeel, citrus, spices and earthy roots craft a complex spirit that is served tableside from a bespoke mixing glass.
