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Library Bar- The Royal York Hotel
Afternoon Tea: Saturday: 12:30pm - 4:00pm , Sunday: 12:30pm - - 4:30pm
Located adjacent to the famous Imperial Room in The Fairmont Royal York, the Library Bar is the ideal venue for pre-dinner or theatre beverages, business lunches or evening cocktails. The atmosphere will transport you back to the era that saw the opening of the Library Bar. Rated the number one martinis in the city, the Library Bar will continue its well established reputation of serving Toronto"s best. Our new beverage list includes classic favorites along with creative new cocktails.
The City of Toronto is completing major roadwork in the surrounding area. Please visit our website:
http://www.fairmont.com/royal-york-toronto/map/mapanddirections/
for the most up to date information for directions and closures, note that guests arriving by car must use our Front and East (Valet) entrances (West entrance is available for pedestrian access only).
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Located adjacent to the famous Imperial Room in The Fairmont Royal York, the Library Bar is the ideal venue for pre-dinner or theatre beverages, business lunches or evening cocktails. The atmosphere will transport you back to the era that saw the opening of the Library Bar. Rated the number one martinis in the city, the Library Bar will continue its well established reputation of serving Toronto"s best. Our new beverage list includes classic favorites along with creative new cocktails.
The City of Toronto is completing major roadwork in the surrounding area. Please visit our website:
http://www.fairmont.com/royal-york-toronto/map/mapanddirections/
for the most up to date information for directions and closures, note that guests arriving by car must use our Front and East (Valet) entrances (West entrance is available for pedestrian access only).
38 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 38 reviews
5 stars
(12)
4 stars
(16)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for lunch(14)
- special occasion(10)
- romantic(9)
- good for groups(6)
- fit for foodies(4)
- late-night find(4)
Library Bar- The Royal York Hotel Reviews List
Review 1 for Library Bar- The Royal York Hotel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great for a cocktail (alcoholic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great for a cocktail (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) night with the girls. Some tasty and healthy food options, with a local flare."
Dined on 06/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 2 for Library Bar- The Royal York Hotel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We booked for the afternoon
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We booked for the afternoon tea to celebrate my husband's birthday. It was great venue for this intimate special occasion. The only downside was that there were multiple groups giving rise to noises. We otherwise enjoyed the setting, the tea and food. The waiter was so formal giving us an illusion that we were in London."
Dined on 07/04/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Library Bar- The Royal York Hotel
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Avoid if you possibly can
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had booked for Saturday lunch at 12:30. The restaurant was late in opening and, when we were finally allowed to enter, we discovered that lunch was not available. There was only "high tea." We had received no previous warning of this. The "high tea" was the dreariest I have ever had. "Tea sandwiches" included something purporting to be lobster salad, and there may possibly have been a shred of deracinated seafood somewhere in there among the mayonnaise and anonymous vegetables, but if so, it was impossible to identify. The "open faced" sandwich consisted of a lump of bland white cheese, a single watercress stem (no leaf), and three slices of long-dead strawberry. Absolutely wretched and, needless to say, expensive too."
Dined on 30/03/2013
2010
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Review 4 for Library Bar- The Royal York Hotel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
lounge is a bit dark and dimly
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"lounge is a bit dark and dimly lit. I was shocked at the price for a burger/fries... so thought the food was overpriced - $23 for hamburger so by the time you add drink, tax and tip.... European prices! Obviously for the rich or someone not on respectable business travel."
Dined on 24/03/2013
2010
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Review 5 for Library Bar- The Royal York Hotel
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The food was very overpriced
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was very overpriced and was a meal that I would have gotten at a 500 person charity dinner. The steak was overcooked as were the veggies. The staff didn't bring cutlery/silverware when the food came, they never brought water"
Dined on 13/03/2013
2005
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Review 6 for Library Bar- The Royal York Hotel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
restaurant overall was very
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"restaurant overall was very nice, but it was very dark and extremely loud. The food was good, but never 100% perfect."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 7 for Library Bar- The Royal York Hotel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Afternoon Tea
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went to the Library Bar for Afternoon Tea with a friend. We both thoroughly enjoy the experience and would recommend Afternoon Tea for any special occasion (we saw a baby shower taking place there) or just a unique outing for tea-lovers."
Dined on 10/02/2013
2009
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 8 for Library Bar- The Royal York Hotel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We went to the Library Bar
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went to the Library Bar for a late post-opera dinner. The room is very nice but very noisy as one might expect for a Friday night. The food was average. I had the fish and chips. The fish was warm and the batter soggy. The chips were tepid and not crisp. Actually, they weren't worth eating. The service was friendly but slow. Not many choices for an 11:00pm dinner in Toronto."
Dined on 08/02/2013
2008
Special Features: late-night find
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Review 9 for Library Bar- The Royal York Hotel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
High Tea at the Library Bar
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"High Tea at the Library Bar was outstanding ! The food and service were incredible ."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 10 for Library Bar- The Royal York Hotel
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The Library Bar was dark,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Library Bar was dark, needs better lighting, tables were too small for 4 guests to be served a meal at. Food was as expected for "Bar Fare", menu did offer an extensive selection of food. Staff were accomodating and available when needed."
Dined on 25/01/2013
2006
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Library Bar- The Royal York Hotel
Based on the average of (28) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate