The Library Bar - Arlington Hotel

Name: The Library Bar - Arlington Hotel
Address: 106 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, Canada, N3L 2M5
Telephone: (226) 227-1767
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (39)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Dining Bar

106 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON N3L 2M5

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

The Library Bar’s timeless atmosphere is perfect for savouring artful cocktails and small plates while the conversation flows. Modelled after the bars in some of our favourite hotels, The Library Bar is the ideal backdrop for all of life’s special moments.

Our patio is a delightful space to enjoy food and drink alike. Due to the constant changes in weather, our patio is not reservable. If you are hoping for a patio table, please leave us a note and we will accommodate the best we can.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Dining Bar, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Canadian
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(226) 227-1767
Website
http://arlingtonhotel.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jeremy Barrett
Catering
The Arlington provides services ranging from Weddings, Corporate events to celebrations.
Private party facilities
The Arlington Hotel has space suited for groups of many sizes.We have the flexibility to provide events for 10 up to 120ppl. For more information, please call 226-227-1767.

Location
106 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON N3L 2M5
Neighborhood
Brantford
Cross street
106 Grand River Street North
Parking details
Limited Space in the hotel's lot. There is lots of street parking.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

Trivia Night
Multiple dates available
Trivia Night at The Library Bar in the Arlington Hotel, Paris, Ontario, is a spirited weekly event held every Thursday at 7:00 PM, inviting guests to test their knowledge through themed rounds and friendly competition. Teams of up to six can join in the fun, with great prizes for the winners and a welcoming atmosphere for all participants 19 and older. Guests are also encouraged to come hungry and explore our brand-new food and cocktail menu, available exclusively during the event.
Friday Night Live Music!
Multiple dates available
Join us every Friday night from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Arlington Hotel for an evening of live music featuring talented local artists. Enjoy the warm ambiance of our outdoor patio during the summer months, or cozy up inside Cellar 1851—our intimate, historic speakeasy space—when the weather turns. Pair the experience with craft cocktails and small plates from the Library Bar for the perfect end to your week. No cover charge, but reservations are recommended.
Sunday Brunch
CA$20.00 - CA$45.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Looking for the perfect place to unwind this Sunday? Join us for an unforgettable Brunch experience at the Arlington Hotel! Indulge in a delightful spread of gourmet dishes, from freshly prepared pastries to savory mains that cater to every taste. Whether you're craving classic eggs benedict, perfectly seasoned roast vegetables, or a refreshing seasonal fruit platter, our brunch menu has something for everyone. Relax in our stylish, welcoming ambiance and enjoy great conversation with friends or family while our attentive staff ensures you have everything you need for a leisurely, enjoyable morning. From freshly brewed coffee to sparkling mimosas, we've got your beverage needs covered, too. Perfect for a Sunday escape, our brunch is not just a meal – it’s a moment to savor and create memories. So why wait? Treat yourself this Sunday at the Arlington Hotel. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Spinach & Artichoke DipCA$18.00
With white corn tortilla chips. (V/GF)
Queso & ChipsCA$15.00
Pepper Jack, jalapeño cheese sauce + house chips. (V/GF)
Classic Caesar SaladCA$15.00
Romaine, dressing, asiago, pancetta, grissini.
Heritage Greens SaladCA$15.00
Mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, pickled onion, goat cheese, honey vinaigrette. (V/GF)
ADD TO YOUR STARTER
Add chicken to any salad | 6 Add gravy or dipping sauce | 2 Side of queso | 4

Sides

Classic FriesCA$9.00
Potato + Fryer + Salt = Love! (V/GF/DF)
Asiago Truffle FriesCA$15.00
White truffle oil, asiago, lemon garlic aioli. (V)
PoutineCA$15.00
Classic fries, cheese curds, rich poutine gravy. (V/GF)
Polenta FriesCA$10.00
Crispy parmesan polenta, marinara. (V/GF)
Sweet Potato FriesCA$15.00
Cajun aioli. (V/GF)
Spicy Curly FriesCA$13.00
Nacho chili aioli. (V/GF)
Onion RingsCA$15.00
Lemon garlic aioli. (V)

Signature Burgers

The J.R.R. TolkienCA$19.00
One pineapple ring to rule them all, bacon, Shire greens, sriracha mayo, Li Hing beef patty, brioche bun.
The Stan LeeCA$19.00
Smoked beef patty, red onion, bread & butter pickles, mayo, brioche bun.
The HulkCA$24.00
Take our Stan Lee burger and Hulk-Smash it with an extra patty.
The Da VinciCA$19.00
A true Italian-masterpiece: Italian-herbed patty, provolone, pomodoro, pepperoni, green olives, balsamic, brioche bun.
The Hunter S. ThompsonCA$19.00
Chorizo patty, Manchego, pickled red onions, cilantro, fried jalapeños, brioche bun.
The Sigmund FreudCA$19.00
AKA The Identity Crisis: 50/50 beef & hot dog patty, onions, mustard, brioche bun.
The Monty PythonCA$19.00
Fried fish burger, tartar sauce, cabbage slaw, brioche bun.
The Brothers GrimmCA$19.00
A fairy-tale garden between two buns: veggie patty, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, herb aioli, brioche bun. (V)
The Edgar Allan PoeCA$19.00
Fried raven chicken breast, hot honey, dill ranch, sweet pickle, lettuce, brioche bun.

Tacos

Beef BarbacoaCA$18.00
Chicken BarbacoaCA$18.00
Chipotle Mango CodCA$18.00
Cholula Cauliflower (V)CA$18.00

Dessert Burgers

The Apple of Austen’s EyeCA$12.00
Apple cheesecake “patty,” apple fritter “bun,” caramel drizzle.
The Wilde BlueberryCA$12.00
Blueberry cheesecake “patty,” blueberry fritter “bun,” blueberry coulis.
Cohen’s Cherry CheesecakeCA$12.00
NY-style cheesecake “patty,” pink donut “bun,” cherry pie filling.

What 39 people are saying

The Library Bar - Arlington Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Southern Ontario
Good for business meals
Southern Ontario
Good for special occasions

39 Reviews

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Heather
Toronto / Ontario4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The latest menu is fantastic and the food is great! Service is always great and servers are so accommodating. We love the atmosphere, just wish they had longer hours.
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Karen
Chicago / Illinois14 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good. A nice salad with burger. Burger small. Fish sandwich was unusual. Huge piece of fish in a small bun. Fish was very good. Fries very good as well.
The Library Bar - Arlington HotelResponded on May 27, 2025
Good morning Karen, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback — we truly appreciate your visit to the Library Bar. I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the food, especially the fish and fries! We always aim to offer quality dishes, and your comments help us ensure we're balancing creativity with consistency. I've shared your notes about the burger and fish sandwich portions with our culinary team as we continue to refine our offerings. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Krista Viskantas kviskantas@arlingtonhotel.ca
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Peter
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food selection is great. The value is also very good compared to the quality of the food. The food and atmosphere was exceptional. The service was also very good. Friendly people and fast service. Our food arrived quickly and they were very attentive. We would highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for exceptional experience in Paris.
The Library Bar - Arlington HotelResponded on May 5, 2025
Good morning Peter, Thank you for such a thoughtful and generous review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the variety and quality of our menu, and that the atmosphere and service made your experience even more memorable. Our team takes great pride in creating a warm and welcoming environment, and it means a lot to know their efforts stood out. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel in Paris soon! Warm regards, Krista Viskantas kviskantas@arlingtonhotel.ca
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Kiersty
Toronto / Ontario6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for the fixed menu Valentine's Day dinner and it was amazing! The food choices were great. Both my husband and I got the steak and shrimp and it was so delicious. The acoustic guitar musician was a nice added touch. The service was outstanding too. Overall a very enjoyable evening.
The Library Bar - Arlington HotelResponded on February 17, 2025
Good morning Kiersty, Thank you so much for the amazing review - we're so happy to hear how much you loved your Valentines Day experience at the Arlington Hotel. Your feedback about the food, service, and ambiance is very much appreciated! We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable visit and recreate the magic you felt on this evening together! Have a lovely week! Warmest regards, Krista Viskantas kviskantas@arlingtonhotel.ca
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Andrew
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was amazing! Food was very good! Great value!
The Library Bar - Arlington HotelResponded on February 17, 2025
Good morning Andrew, Thank you so much for the fantastic review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your Valentines Day Dinner at The Arlington Hotel and we look forward to welcoming you back for your next great experience. Trivia on Thursdays is always a great night! Have a great week! Kindest regards, Krista Viskantas Kviskantas@arlingtonhotel.ca
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Nicolina
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We walked in and were greeted right away. The staff were friendly and welcoming! The restaurant was clean, they mentioned they had just had a party in there and you would never tell. We had the place to ourselves, which was lovely. The food was good, nothing exceptional but we will return to try something else 😊
The Library Bar - Arlington HotelResponded on February 4, 2025
Hello Nicolina, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a great review from your recent experience at the Library Bar. We appreciate the 5 star review and your fantastic feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back for another visit again in the near future! Sincerely, Krista Viskantas Assistant General Manager kviskantas@arlingtonhotel.ca
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Kira
Toronto / Ontario9 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved it. Tara was wonderful and the food and drink were delicious. The place is so cozy, we sat for a few hours just talking and enjoying ourselves and borrowed the trivial pursuit game!!! lol
The Library Bar - Arlington HotelResponded on December 22, 2024
Good afternoon Kira, Thanks so much for the fantastic feedback from your recent visit to the Library bar at the Arlington Hotel! We look forward to welcoming you back here in the new year. Warmest regards, Arlington Hotel & River's Edge Management Team
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Courtney
Toronto / Ontario1 review
2.0
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This used to be our go to spot. We were there at least once a week. When new ownership came in we hated it. The drinks were no good, the food took a dive but the pricing remained high. We thought maybe it was just because it was new ownership, growing pains etc and we have stayed away for quite a while. We tried it again this past weekend and I was so so disappointed. Everything felt like it was lazily thrown together, frozen food that should not have the price tag it did. The $25 charcuterie had 8 pieces of cheese that were each so small they don’t even file a cracker not to mention they were half hard from sitting out. The spinach dip was brown and tasted like a packaged spinach dip that was over cooked in a microwave. It’s honestly so gross and so disappointing. I miss the old Arlington the drinks, the amazing food and the people. Stay away, there far better restaurants in Paris
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Sandra
Toronto / Ontario6 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We started with a glass of Vineland Estates Rose and a recommended local beer. Both perfect with our food choices. We shared a caesar salad, then had sausage on a bun and calamari. Portions were substantial, fresh, and delicious. They were delivered in a timely manner. Our server seemed to working alone, both the bar and tables. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We were seated just before 7pm when the live music began. We were able to chat quietly through our meal and enjoy the tunes at the same time. We occupied our table for 3 hours and there was never a feeling of hurry up or you need to keep ordering through the entertainment. We left when the live music did. Thoroughy enjoyable evening.
The Library Bar - Arlington HotelResponded on December 10, 2024
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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Lorri
Toronto / Ontario1 review
2.0
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Disappointing, food was boring and unimaginative. Servers, although friendly, were not present, meaning, they came around only once to see if things were ok. The table was not set properly. Had to ask for sugar and cream, none on the table. Had to ask for hot water. No descriptions of what we had on the serving tray given. No warm food on the trays at all. Some sandwiches were crackers with a topping. Another sandwich was so small, less than a single bite. And ham so thin, it was tasteless. No decor in the space whatsoever. Fake flowers would even have been ok. Only one type of black tea available. Otherwise, herbals. All teas were packaged. This was not an experience I would repeat. Many other true high teas available in nearby towns.
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FAQs

The Library Bar - Arlington Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (226) 227-1767.

The Library Bar - Arlington Hotel is rated 4.4 stars by 39 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Library Bar - Arlington Hotel

106 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON N3L 2M5

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
106 Grand River Street North
Neighborhood
Brantford
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Dining Bar, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Canadian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Limited Space in the hotel's lot. There is lots of street parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jeremy Barrett
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://arlingtonhotel.ca/
Phone number
(226) 227-1767
Catering
The Arlington provides services ranging from Weddings, Corporate events to celebrations.
Private party facilities
The Arlington Hotel has space suited for groups of many sizes.We have the flexibility to provide events for 10 up to 120ppl. For more information, please call 226-227-1767.

The Library Bar - Arlington Hotel

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Trivia Night

Friday Night Live Music!

Sunday Brunch

Starters

Spinach & Artichoke DipCA$18.00

Queso & ChipsCA$15.00

Classic Caesar SaladCA$15.00

Heritage Greens SaladCA$15.00

ADD TO YOUR STARTER

Sides

Classic FriesCA$9.00

Asiago Truffle FriesCA$15.00

PoutineCA$15.00

Polenta FriesCA$10.00

Sweet Potato FriesCA$15.00

Spicy Curly FriesCA$13.00

Onion RingsCA$15.00

Signature Burgers

The J.R.R. TolkienCA$19.00

The Stan LeeCA$19.00

The HulkCA$24.00

The Da VinciCA$19.00

The Hunter S. ThompsonCA$19.00

The Sigmund FreudCA$19.00

The Monty PythonCA$19.00

The Brothers GrimmCA$19.00

The Edgar Allan PoeCA$19.00

Tacos

Beef BarbacoaCA$18.00

Chicken BarbacoaCA$18.00

Chipotle Mango CodCA$18.00

Cholula Cauliflower (V)CA$18.00

Dessert Burgers

The Apple of Austen’s EyeCA$12.00

The Wilde BlueberryCA$12.00

Cohen’s Cherry CheesecakeCA$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does The Library Bar - Arlington Hotel offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Library Bar - Arlington Hotel restaurant rated?

Is The Library Bar - Arlington Hotel currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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