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Library Bar- The Royal York Hotel
Library Bar- The Royal York Hotel
  • Address:
    100 Front St. West
    Toronto, ON M5J 1E3
    Neighborhood:
    Downtown/ Financial District
  • Cuisine:
    Contemporary American
    Price: CAN$30 and under

Library Bar- The Royal York Hotel Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.fairmont.com/royalyork/GuestServices/Restaurants/LibraryBar.htm
  • Email: restaurantreservations.ryh@fairmont.com
  • Phone: (416) 368-2511
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm;
    Afternoon Tea: Saturday: 12:30pm - 4:00pm , Sunday: 12:30pm - - 4:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 1:00am
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Contemporary American, Afternoon Tea
  • Executive Chef: James West
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Takeout

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Front St. and Bay St.
  • Public Transit: Union Station Subway Stop
  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: 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).

    Underground parking as well as hotel valet parking is available for guests
A word from 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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  • Diners' Choice WinnerContemporary American
Diner Reviews
  • "A group of 5 of us went to celebrate a friend's birthday. The servers were friendly, knowledgable and kind enough to take photos of our group. The food was great, the perfect amount of food and went well with the teas. We went for the Traditional Service and came out to roughly $45 per person."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "...But it's moved up to a first choice place for lunch. Great decor and atmosphere, fantastic service, incredible food, decent prices / value for a restaurant at the Royal York. Highly recommended."
    Dined on 2/10/2014
  • "Nice traditional experience Sandwiches were great We left happy and full :)"
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "Food and ambience were excellent, but the service was mediocre. After bringing our food our server ignored us. She did not stop to check on us and never topped up our water glasses. My companion's glass was visibly empty and she would have liked a refill to finish her lunch."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "Enjoyed a very nice lunch with an dear friend at the Library Bar. Food, service and ambience all very good. Even though everything was lovely, I found it a little too pricey for lunch. However, I would recommend this restaurant."
    Dined on 1/29/2014
  • "The Library Bar's afternoon tea was absolutely delicious and quitte filling. The ambience was relaxing and allowed us comfort and privacy."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Good food in pleasant surroundings, generally quiet, and a very pleasant atmosphere. Salads and soup were excellent and all three of us had delicious main courses. Definitley somewhere to eat for a treat or a quiet business lunch."
    Dined on 1/20/2014
  • "Ordered a bottle of wine from a limited list - no stock. Starters were good but mains very ordinary. Not value for money."
    Dined on 1/13/2014
  • "My family and I had an amazing experience with afternoon tea at the Library Bar. We booked a last minute reservation and the staff was extremely accommodating. They even gave my sister (who has a peanut allergy) a completely different set of options from their standard menu. The live guitar soloist also created a peaceful relaxing atmosphere. All-in-all I highly recommend this experience for anyone that is looking to escape the tourist chaos that can be found in that part of town."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "The library bar is more for an older crowd staying at the hotel wherein it is located. It is more bar than library as well - not as well decorated as I had hoped. An extensive scotch list from different countries; you should drink scotch, or start doing so, after going here. Good, attentive, service."
    Dined on 11/3/2013
  • "Spectacular and fun experience; extensive wine menu, cute and quirky drink menu based on Canadian authors, excellent service, beautifully decorated! Lovely date night, would definitely go again & have already recommended to friends!"
    Dined on 12/3/2013
  • "Good food at good prices, nice atmosphere and service."
    Dined on 12/3/2013
  • "Even with the limited bar menu and the slow service, I love the ambience of the Library Bar. It's like stepping back in time to and old boys club with rich dark panelling. Great for a quiet or private downtown lunch. Make reservations though as it fills up."
    Dined on 11/26/2013
  • "Living & working downtown gives me access to the best restaurants & bars in Toronto and while I enjoy the eclectic nature of the F&B scene, the Library Bar is my most favorite watering hole. Greatt for a business lunch or a romantic rendevous. In this ever-changing world, this is one place that never does, a place where everybody knows your name. Cheers! Lucille Liu Avakian"
    Dined on 7/30/2013
  • "I went with a group for a friend's birthday celebration and had a great time. Afternoon tea is quite an experience. The selection of teas is amazing, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. One of my party had special dietary needs that were not known beforehand and the staff was great in helping us out. We were invited to join a tour of the rooftop garden and apiary after, which added to the special occasion. Loved it. Would go back in a heartbeat."
    Dined on 7/14/2013
  • "Great for a cocktail (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) night with the girls. Some tasty and healthy food options, with a local flare."
    Dined on 4/5/2013
  • "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 4/6/2013
  • "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 3/30/2013
  • "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 3/24/2013
  • "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 3/13/2013
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