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Name: The Library
Address: 750 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA, United States, 93728
Telephone: (559) 231-0968
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

The Library

4.7 (65)

$31 to $50

Lounge

750 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Experience the 1920s in a small, high end, low key speakeasy with superb craft cocktails and high end spirits

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Lounge
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 7:00 pm–1:30 am
Phone number
(559) 231-0968
Website
http://www.thelibraryatdetention.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Private party facilities
The Library can be reserved for private events (limit of 30 guests) limited on availability. Please contact through the website www.thelibraryatdetention.com for special requests.

Location
750 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728
Neighborhood
Fresno
Cross street
Fresno's historic Tower District
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wine

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What 65 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

3.7Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

65 Reviews

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tols
Greater Boston75 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great meal at the Library. Mussels and clam chowder were delicious. Everybody enjoyed their meals. Chicken, salmon, steak or cod; all were yummy. Friendly, efficient service in a beautiful room. Will be back.
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JulieannD
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 7, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Really enjoyed going here. The inside felt very authentic and the drinks were delicious. Only thing is one of the bartenders wouldn’t let us close our tab when we intitally ordered. My date and I had reservations to eat so we were just planning to order one drink. When we asked to close the tab, but he said he had to get through the line before we closed out. The line had at least 8-10 people in it. We literally got the drinks and went to the back of the line to close out so we wouldn’t miss our dinner. Didn’t really understand why closing us out would have been such a hassle, other than that it was a good time.
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DennisC
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on April 1, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome place. Great mixologists who know how to make a great cocktail. Will definitely be back. 1 star for food because I had to mark something...no food (that I saw)
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AdamE
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 1, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I had a great experience and would recommend people go check this place out. Disregard the rating on food, this is a speakeasy that specializes in cocktails. The food is not the main attraction, there was an assortment of cheeses, fruits and crackers which was appreciated but you go for the drinks and you stay for the drinks not the finger food.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
No food here just amazing cocktails and a wonderful staff creating a fantastic themed atmosphere.
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Garza
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it. Staff was very accommodating. Only feedback (not negatively intended, whatsoever) I wish for a larger group there would have been “reserved” seating option for our whole group to sit together- for instance in the second room. Other than that, will be back 100%, in a smaller group.
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SageD
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I made reservations for my birthday and we had an absolutely wonderful time. I knew the secret going in but kept it from my family and friends that were joining me. It was so fun to open the locker to narnia. The cocktails were exceptional and delicious. The atmosphere was brilliant. Soft music, dark lighting, cozy chairs. It was perfect for conversation, relaxation and enjoying the company of my loved ones in a fun and exciting way.
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AmandaW
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great evening in The Library. The drinks were well made and very unique!
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NoelC VIP
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley59 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 17, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Took my husband here as a surprise for his birthday and it was a cool concept but service was slacking and the bartenders were standoffish. I wanted to record the drink being made but he snapped and said don’t record me. I wasn’t recording him or his face just the drink. Yes I should have asked permission but since I wasn’t recording his face I didn’t think too. That put a damper on the start of our night. We finished our drinks and left without getting checked on once so we didn’t bother to order seconds. It’s a small spot and dimly lit and like I said I liked the concept but doubt we will back.
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PhilipT
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley1 review
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding craft cocktails, ambiance, & service. Excellent in every way!
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750 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728

Additional information

Cross street
Fresno's historic Tower District
Neighborhood
Fresno
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 7:00 pm–1:30 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Lounge
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wine

Website
http://www.thelibraryatdetention.com/
Phone number
(559) 231-0968
Private party facilities
The Library can be reserved for private events (limit of 30 guests) limited on availability. Please contact through the website www.thelibraryatdetention.com for special requests.

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The Library

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