Occupying a ground-floor retail space below downtown's Library Court Lofts, adjacent to a Wolfgang Puck Express, this literary-minded lounge offers a sophisticated drinking space and after-work social scene....
citysearch.com - expert review - 01/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here after work with some coworkers and liked it a lot. Cozy atmosphere and I like the books on the shelf, feels super homey. I didn't get why some people were so swanky dressed up like they…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came here for the first time for a catch-up date with a friend (some would recognize this category more as talk-shit-about-mutual-friends time- j/k) booze and books, check.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome!!! Came here after getting denied by the Standard, but honestly the people here are much cooler. Annnnnd, they have incredibly good beers and decent mixed drinks, just don't…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice setting, love being among books and alcohol,makes me feel smart and stupid at the same time,and the drinks nice and strong, clean bathrooms and cool bartenders in a laid back atmosphere. Nice to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice, cozy, $5 parking on a Saturday night (w/ validation). It wasn't packed when we got here around 10pm on a Saturday night, but most people were probably headed to the more trendier places a la…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Frequented this place for a weeknight happy hour. Had a very good (and cheap at five bucks) Washington apple drink. Otherwise, I don't have much good to say about this place. On the one hand it was…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place! Didn't end up going to The Standard so ended up here. Only $5 parking with validation. Glad I checked it out..it is a cool place. Great decor. It's nice if you can get a seat either on a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want to like this bar because I'm all for the downtown revival. The interior is very well done, the jukebox has good music, the beer selection is awesome and it just makes for a good hangout. My…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went here on a Monday night and they had a pretty good crowd going...the drinks were great...Happy Hour $5 drinks/martinis/margaritas (until 8pm...) Ambiance is very nice...the couches are great and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Books, drinks, lesbians and a fireside chat? Who could ask for more than this presidential setting. Dick Cheney IS allowed to come with his daughter. Gross, I didn't mean it that way. They can't…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm totally a fan! Ok, I've worked in downtown la for two years now and I have yet to hit the multiple bars down here. I am determined to make new friends here, ok, drinking buddies! So, let me…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The decor was nice & surprisingly the juke box had some decent music but I'm sorry, I'm just not a fan of LA bars. Paying $12 for a Dirty Martini is just retarded. It's not like it was Belvedere or…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took me to this bar because she loved the concept of drinks and books and heard that it had a great happy hour. I was pretty disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great location, it's close to the freeway and parking lot is right across the street at a discounted price with validation. There aren't crowds fo people roaming the street, but there's something…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I organized a birthday party for my husband here on Saturday night. We picked this place b/c the mgr Carlos was so accommodating and nice. There's no line/bouncer bullshit in the front. The…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this bar! Trendy, fabu decor, amazing mixed drink and friendly bartenders ... had such a great time @ happy hour. We were there for a while on Friday night and it quickly filled up w/plenty…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They got couches, love seats, REAL books and the cleanest bathrooms in DT. Oh yeah, and a jukebox in the back by the bathrooms that got my fav AMY WINEHOUSE in rotation so if you hear it playing..…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another of my favorite LA spots. The decor is fantastic and I love the bookshelves in the back, which is filled to the brim with novels and other awesome reads (and yes, they're real).
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being that I've worked for a library for 6 years thus far, I thought it would interesting to go to a library bar. Being that it's right across from the Standard and it's rooftop bar, it might be a bit…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The standard. and elevate..... closed at like 1am or something.. Just as we got there... we asked the people leaveing where can we give someone money and they give us Alcohol in excange? and they…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I ever have to work in a firm in downtown LA, I'm meeting friends for a drink here after a hard day. I LOVED the surroundings. Such a cute concept - drinking alcohol in someone's library. Little…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Average, nothing special, but a good place to grab a drink if the standard is too crowded. This place is strictly a bar. No kitchen, No tvs, just sit and drink. I like that its a small cozy place,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was beyond ready for a drink when I finally made it inside here after making the mistake of trying to find street parking in Downtown before 10pm and spending about 15 minutes navigating the one way…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a sucker for bars with names that provide anonymity to people with potential drinking issues. For example, I'm coming home late from the "Office", I got to go to "Church" and We can meet after I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very laid back bar. It's pretty dark and small inside, but there is a cool ambiance. Good beer selection and quick bartenders. I rarely go out downtown, but next time I do, I'm going back to…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been there in about 6 months. I doubt anything has changed. It's got a good vibe to it. Older professional crowd for happy hours. Excellent selection in beers. I think they pride in not…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work right across the street from this place so we go when we get off work pretty frequently. Good place to start, then head across to the Standard Hotel rooftop afterwards. $4 Stella Artois Happy…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with some friends this weekend and I can see why people like this place. The beer selection is great and they seem to have okay cocktails. But my problem with this place is that it reminds…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My coworkers like this place. I've visited twice -- enough times for me to know I don't like this place. Too cramped. Crowd is a mix of self-consciously hip, loft-dweller urbanites and 30-something…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
**EDIT** Went here this past weekend. It was pretty packed, and 4 of us were sharing 2 chairs...we didn't really mind, but all of a sudden, a worker brought over a bench for us to use. So nice! ***…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Library Bar for the first time last night (Saturday) and will definitely be going back -- and it's not just so I can run "happen" to run into the cute architect who considers the place his…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
they got tasty beer here but it's bottled. bit of an older crowd here too so be prepared to talk about IRAs and mutual funds. apparently, books don't bring out the wild, rambunctious crowd you were…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd say 3.5 - 4 stars to tell you the truth. I'm an evening law student, and my classmates and I have headed out to the Library Bar for drinks a few times. And yes, I know, law students.. Library…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a lot of expectations going into this. The idea of drinking amongst books is my idea of heaven. The pictures on Yelp made it seem like it was a sizable place. In my head I was going to go with a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i went here a couple of weeks ago with two friends after a random person had told them about it. the concept is kinda cool. kinda nerdy sheek scene? its really dim and one wall is full of books. but…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overheard in the ladies room during happy hour: 2 gold-digger type looking women are adjusting their make up...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first set my eyes on the LB I knew it was my kind of place. Happy Hour Mon-Fri 5-8 includes $5 Stella, $5 Cosmos and other $5 treats. In my 3 week LA vacation I came here twice and wish I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! This will be my go to spot when I don't want to hit up the pretentious streets of Hollywood. 5 stars for the coziness, charm and the great mixed drinks list. Cosmos were fab and the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the decor especially of the picture of the Russian Submarine Layout as you walk in the bar. Lots of cute girls and a really diverse crowd of people but it took forever to get a drink. Also,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
growing up on k-dramas, i had always romanticized about meeting my dream guy at a library. i, wearing a cute knee-length skirt and a pastel color cardigan in my dark frame glasses, reach out to pick…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This library was dimly lit! 1 STAR! But they had alcohol...5 STARS! Nice cozy little place, I appreciate the fact that it exists, much like I appreciate the fact that our Governor played such…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A night walking around downtown can take you to some interesting places. A while back a few friends and I started down at McCormick's but our final destination was here at the Library Bar. I must…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What this bar has going for it are the drinks: Great beer selection, great mixed drinks, attentive bartenders. I'm still undecided on the crowd. I came here around the Holiday-time and I'm pretty sure…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute concept: faux fire, clubby chairs, and books lining the walls. Alas, if only folks in Los Angeles actually read this much. Sparkling bathrooms, lots of white tile (like a British mental…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For those of us who work in Downtown, this is a good place to go for Happy Hour. It has a very masculine, sophisticated decor and feel to the place. We met the owner once - Michael, and the next…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's small and quaint. i'm not a big social person at bars but the people here are really friendly. a great place to lounge and have a drink. i was also very impressed w/ their book selection.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place to go after work.. I like their Washington Apples.. Kind of hard to find a place to sit if you go with a big group of people, so get their early. In the mist of all the books that are on…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pretty cool bar, decent prices for downtown la, and nice concept with the books and all. i have to say i liked my company more than the actual bar itself. but i must say, it can never go wrong if the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place - cool music, low key, dim lighting..I'm all about the dim lighting cuz that means it's that much harder to see my Asian Glow and presume I'm a drunkard. There's a cool back…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for the first time this past weekend after hearing so much about this place and overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere. You can be casual here and if you go before 9PM, you can park it on a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE the name of this place! It's totally a contradiction. When I told my out of towner friends who were meeting up with us, they parked at the public library. It's low key and unpretentious...…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have such mixed feelings about this place, but probably becase my expectations were so high. I mean, it really sounded like the best place ever - booze and books! with big cozy couches! Wow. I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice dark bar, classy but not trendy. Real library inside, I don't think anyone's ever read a book there though. I loved it because not a lot of people went there, but that's different now. If you…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the very intimate feel to this place. It's a good substitute for a day I don't feel like the whole large swagger of The Edison but still want a lively bar scene on a smaller more intimate…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 stars Library Bar combines the concept of books and a bar. It sort of resembles some wise guy not having enough real estate in his Manhattan suite so he decides to put a bar in his study.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm here so much that I think Mike (the handsome owner -- I know you'll read this!!) should give me stock options -- or charge me rent! Solid happy hour specials, very good mix of friendly people.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps it was the drunk, old homeless man that accused me of being "rude" for not directly answering his question "Does Madonna come to this bar?". Huh? The confusion didn't end there, however.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Library Bar is a gorgeous place to have a drink: real books on bookshelves line the wall, there's a antler chandelier, and cosy fireplace. It all makes for a more classy and mellow bar scene, which I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm all about learning new things so I decided to go check out this Library...that is also a Bar...what a concept. This place has a lot of books on the wall and I wondered if they were real. Honestly…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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A few of out of state clients ,co-workers,and I went for happy hour.It was thursday evening and fairly crowded.Drinks are great and service was good too.It's a great place to go right after a long day at work.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
not bad at all... great margaritas during happy hour
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was bummed I couldn't make it to Dave S. event since I've been wanting to check out this place in downtown for awhile. So I was excited when the girls wanted to go here after dinner at Roy's.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
And now let's start at the beginning of my "200th review" evening... I was tooling around on Yelp (as usual) and realized I was close to my 200th review - well now, this was a momentous occasion! Up…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic Beer, very good cocktails, zero pretension, tons of seating, perfectly dark lighting, diverse and laid back crowd, and books all in an urban neighborhood. It is a place that has a good…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Library Bar - A bar with lots of books and you are not gonna read them. Some people think this bar is tiny, but I just like how small and cozy it is. I'm starting to feel like a regular here; I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has made my list of favorite bars. Library Bar cuts to the chase and gives you what you want. Virtually everything about this bar is dialed in to what I consider an ideal bar. If you're in the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Library..... Bar......
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good bar b my standards. Decent size, nice room in the back (complete with fake paneling and gaudy chandelier), interesting books on the shelves (go reader's digest condensed novels?), and a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here many times before and this is a very cozy and chill place right across the street from The Standard. The place itself is rather small with very limited seating but the atmosphere…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let's keep it real. This place is really a living room w/not much else going for it. There are ample places to sit, if you get there way before anyone typically arrives at a bar. Otherwise, hold your…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
were yelpers the reason it was so packed here? i don't know but they were cool enough to reserve a yelp area that got hijacked by nonyelpers. so is life. malena asked me if i could kick their asses. i…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want to give this place more stars but I just can't It's loud and crowded and not in the fun good way
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For my money this place was right up my alley. I love swanky little loungy joints like this. Library bar comes from the same owners as The Chalet over in the Los Feliz / Eagle Rock hood. They both are…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a cool spot. Thanks Dave S. for putting this together. The place only has a capacity for 100 people, so it's not very big. The drinks are expensive and strong $10 for a Hangar One Mandarin…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice intimate bar in the heart of downtown. Had a great time meeting my fellow yelpers. Drinks were pretty strong, but not enough sitting area. Nice & clean bathroom....
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Library bar is a great after work destination. I don't know if I would go out of my way to come to this place, but its one of my favorite spots. I like bars that have well thought out themes/concepts.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to walk by this bar everyday from my work to the train stop all the time and wondered what it look like inside until finally I went in on a late Saturday night after watching a concert at the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Genius. All my friends know that I have this wacky fantasy of meeting a smart, funny guy at a bookstore or a library. The flaw in my plan, however, is that a lot of people don't really read…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
tuesday night. not dead, not crowded. dark lighting. nice bartender. my drink was nasty. difficult to find free parking. def not a dive bar. more like a lounge.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. Very chill and friendly. Decor is nice. Great place to get drinks and catch up with friends.
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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I like the happy hour choice of $5 margaritas or martinis. It gets pretty crowded on a Thursday with all the downtown people coming in for drinks after work. It is pretty crowded at the bar so it takes a while...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a place that the star ratings fluctuate depending on the day of the week. Wanted to check this place out for awhile; with DASH service ending at 6 on the weekdays, didn't feel like walking…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Library Bar last night for the first time, and it was great. It's quite a cozy place with a neat theme, and it was just busy enough to be full, but not so busy to feel crowded. Perfect!…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
ok, so i've heard so many good things about this place and when we got there, i THOUGHT it was cool...first with the pros: 1. cute place
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked this place. I thought the atmosphere was cozy, there's a fireplace (fake, but whatever) and a ton of books all over the back wall. Call me a nerd, but I like the feel of it. They played…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What is the deal with this place? Why is it so frequented? I don't get it. The bar is called Library Bar and the schtick (as if you need one with its location - kitty corner from the ever-busy and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The bar = great set up, good decor, sophisticated but not uppity. I wasn't able to enjoy a seat on a busy Saturday night, and it was pretty crowded, but overall it's nice. Nicest darn bathroom in…
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard a lot of good things about the Library Bar and was able to discover it for myself this past Thursday. I really like the comfortable, relaxed atmosphere - and at the same time has a…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Library Bar is my new favorite bar in LA! My friends took me here for my birthday because I don't want to go clubbing or go anywhere that require me to yell over loud music or do anything that require…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart the library bar! Great atmosphere, very mellow and not pretentious. They have a great drink selection, beautiful bathrooms (marble impresses me, what can I say!), jukebox and comfortable…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got off work early and I was waiting for my lucky lady to get off so I could hop on the train to Hollywood. This is the oppurtunity I normaly take to go to my favorite bar Casey's. Being the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
There's something about this place that depresses me. It just feels like it tries too hard, but yet not enough. Crowd didn't really inspire me much either. The decor is nice enough, but it's dark…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stumbled upon this place one weekday night after the Standard downtown closed early and we became assimilated by a rowdy group of New Zealanders on holiday. We all marched into the bar and its…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This joint is small and cozy. It has a coffee house feel with much punchier drinks (aka more alcohol) and a more personal touch than you'll find in any cookie-cutter Starbucks. There's one section of…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't worked downtown for quite some time so I have no context in comparing this to other bars nearby. What I can tell you is that they have a thoughtful selection of beers and food delivery from…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
***********5/08 Edit 4 Stars The owner is super cool......no really, he is. I don't know why I keep coming back for more, it's probably the alcohol.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Drinks are good its never over crowded and you can order food from next door! Also love the decor it eaven has a private room you can reserve.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for happy hour once, over the summer, and my group took over half of the couch area. I didn't order alcohol as I had to drive my butt home to the westside but I sampled everyone…
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I work right across the street from this bar. It's schweet!
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ought to deduct a star for this joint because of the lack of food. Or rather, asking patrons to order food from Wolfgang Puck Express next door. I'm on the phone trying to place an order and after…
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy the concept of the Library Bar. I did not enjoy the atmosphere. I loved the literary inspired drinks (Mmm, Paradise Lost.). I loved the actual books in the bookcase at the back. I could…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend moved into the condos upstairs. Nice open plan, 2 beds and a little discount on closing costs. I digress. So, he introduces me to the spot which I like for it's cosyness, but always get…
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. This place is a lot smaller than I thought. I came here with a friend around 8 pm on Friday. Instead of seeing a lot of "suits", I saw a bunch of hipsters and college students. The place was…
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
downtown la keeps continuing me to surprise me. on a wednesday, my friend wanted to go to the Standard but i wanted to try something new so we headed to the library bar, conveniently walking distance…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bouncer made me love it. Dressed in a pea coat with a book in hand. I am a sucker for anyone who reads.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Libraries make me purr. So does alcohol, sometimes at least. I don't like beer but I loved what the bartender recommended as a substitute for girly cider. And I loved the glasses. And the music was…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's your scene? Is it the Standard across the street with scantily dressed girls lined up like cattle waiting to be let into God-knows-what or a cool, civilized, laid-back bar where the bartenders…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
nice bar, and very cool to hand out here
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place. nice, neighborhood bar. dig the vibe, the bartenders are cool, the people are cool, and so are the bouncers. AND, they have a jukebox. (i spent at least $5 at the jukebox everytime…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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The library bar is in a great location. You have other options to choose from including The Standard across the street, Elevate Lounge around the corner, etc. inside is very intimate, not incredibly small....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is chill. I like that it is quiet and you can hear your friends talk. And I really like the decor, its comfy and relaxing. I tend to like sweeter cocktails and there were many to choose…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like the library bar. it's got that "let's just chill and talk" kind of vibe. which is nice because conversations are great. the bartenders are friendly and the beer selection is good.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of my favorite bars in LA so far. i enjoy the books (yes, i can read when i am buzzed... er... teetering on the brink of sobriety). but most importantly, i enjoy the casual atmosphere…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Library is like a fraternity house for those whose fraternity years are far behind them. If you are a single woman and want to take your pick out of a huge assortment of seemingly employed and/or…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I'm in here I feel like I'm drinking in my godfather's study... Makes sense tho cuz most of the suits sitting up at the bar are like my bosses at work. The place is super chill, never gets too…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very chillaxed pub with great ale on tap and very comfortable couches to sit on. Definitely my definition of a lounge/pub to sit and chat with a couple of friends. Nothing like a club/lounge type.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great bar if you want to relax and have some drinks with your friends. It's not crowded, but then again, I was there around 1am. The music is not loud and the interior is adorable (yes, it's…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I chose this spot as our first stop in our "downtown fri nite pub crawl." It felt intimate with its smaller space and an entire wall lined with actual books... not the fake hollowed out kind that you…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
after a long day wasting away at the hell I call work, you've got to grab a cold one where everyone knows your name...Ok, this place isn't exactly the Cheers bar. It is quite cool though...I guess the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work downtown so have only been to weekday happy hours here, but I dig it. The bartendars are all sweet girls (especially Brianna) and I usually have no trouble bouncing a yuppie from the bar so I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed this place. It's small, quiet and cozy. Wooden bookshelf lines the walls of the bar. Even the bouncer was reading a book. There are nice long couches and chairs for you to sit…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, here goes. At first, this place was what I thought it was going to be when I got a call that night to go out that went like this "No hoodies, where a button up" Ugh, another pretentious,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we randomly stumbled into this place last night in our bar-hopping, alcohol-induced state. The Standard across the street was booked to capacity (i am shocked.....are you?), so we crossed the street…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hour at the Library Bar is awesome! There are 3 mixed drinks on special for $5 (not including whatever beer specials they have) and they all pack a punch. I highly recommend the Washington…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Find me here every Thursday. $4 Stella Artois and a good mix of other beers. Parking is on 6th and Hope across from the Standard Hotel. The Library Bar validates. The bartenders names are Carlos and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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After work there are a lot of the older business folks in here, and later at night there are a lot of dudes that couldn't get into the standard. I liked this place before all of the downtown male population...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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I will be honest: I don't usually pick beer as my drink of choice when I go to a bar. In fact, I wouldn't usually stop at a place like this, being slightly intimidated by its mature, business-man style look....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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I just checked out Library Bar last Sat., and I have to say it's one of the new favorites personally. For anyone who appreciates the finer beers, this is it. Arrogant Basterd, Chimay, Three Philosopher's etc....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came here last night, and jeebies~* the drinks were mighty strong... only had 2, okay, well, let's scratch that, i'm not a drinker to start with, but social, indeed i am... and let's say, i got facked…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Library Bar on a Friday night and loved it. It's quiet enough for a guy to sit at the bar and work off his lap-top. And plenty of couches to get cozy with your friends. It's a nice place…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. My second time here. The vibe is great. But the service picked up another star. The bartender is hot but at first she seemed to be another snobbish actress/bartender (not that there's a
