The Library

The Library is a lounge Wellington Central located in New Zealand.

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Address

53 Courtenay Pl (at Tory St) Wellington Central 6011 New Zealand

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating No
Music Live Music
Dining Options Table Service
Menus Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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AFAR Media

Decked out with books from floor to ceiling, cozy red chairs reminiscent of college libraries around the world, and a cocktail menu that will blow your mind, this is the hip spot in town for drinks. Read more

Elena Kiseleva

I would say that's the best bar we've found in Wellington. Cozy atmosphere and tasty drinks. The entrance is not that obvious — in the best traditions of hidden bars .

Henry Lee

Street entrance not obvious; stairs up as if to doctor's office . But inside, cozy low-lit reading room atmosphere w/ couches ; great place for drinks. Reminds me of Bar & Books (Tynska) in Prague.

Louis Thompson-Munn

This place is the biz! Great drinks, food is awesome (2 for 1 desserts every Tuesday) and live music too! All in a great atmosphere surrounded by books ! The best!

Nick Hodgson

Favorite place in Wellington. If you're lucky, you'll be in for a 2 for 1 deal on something depending on the night. Quality establishment and great cosy atmosphere

Splash

Rich chocolate cube was 5 star. When you pay double digits for a dessert , this is what it should taste like! A cut above what passes for pudding in most Wellington eateries .

Andrew McKenzie

Sip cocktails on leather couches surrounded by shelves of books . Get the cocktail that has plum wine in it.

Horia Dragomir

The cocktails are interesting and delicious. And their cheese plates are great for a tasty snack

Dalton Boatman

Super trendy and very cosy. Was here for a Beer and Cheese evening put together by the Garage Project.

Joanna

Try Coco Butter Kisses - it's paleo ! Almond milk and coconut sugar!

Miriam Cl

The atmosphere is great and if you get some 2x1 in cocktels or desserts is good...if not a bit expensive .

timoni west

Try the $30 rum drink . Talk about how it wasn't THAT strong. Realize your mistake in 10 minutes. Repeat.

Vikash

Great book themed bar . Good cocktails , beers and desserts . Quite expensive though..

Douglon Tse

A sophisticated cocktail bar on a street filled with grimy bars and clubs. Very refreshing.

Candice Ong

Great classic cocktails ! I love their Old Fashioned . Also 2 for 1 on Wednesday nights.

Zeid Abussaud

One of my favorite spots in Wellington. Has a character to it!

Pablo Garcia

Come here after dinner for dessert , sticky wines and cocktails

Ana Maranon

"Two for one Tuesdays. Two desserts for the price of one"

Hamish Guthrey

Ignore the grumpy grump tip from darrin douchebag . The staff are lovely, the drinks are yummy, and the atmosphere is great.

Leroy Brown

Get the espresso Martini it is life

Cass Edwards

OMG the bacon prune meatballs and coconut haloumi are freaking amazing! Go on Wed for 2for1 cocktails :)

Kelsey Davis

Cozy , unique atmosphere. Drinks are ok but nothing exceptional.

Mark Kehoe

Great bar , knowledgeable staff , relaxed and sociable atmosphere. Recommended

Craig Jennings

They know their pre-prohibition classics here. Hidden gem in the Wellington cocktail scene.

Vishal Jodhani

Decision paralysis? Try the dessert tasting platter!

Ting

Go during the live jazz

Kylie Jay

Books & cocktails . Perfect pairings!

Lance McNeilage

Cauliflower in tempura

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Out for dinner ? Head here for dessert , the staff are attentive and the Earl Grey Brulee is to die for!

Martin Holman

Grab a chocolate bunny off the ceiling!

Splash

2 for 1 desserts on Tuesdays

Ben Reinhardt

2 for 1 cocktails on weds!

Sam Kerins

The peach mule is amazing

Kiwidubr

Live music

Dan Bowden

Two for one Wednesdays... But only if you enjoy waiting half an hour for a drink.

Simon Lin

Golddigger is the best !!

Sarah Burtonwood

Cocktails bit pricey ...

Matt Meffin

Two for one wednesdays!

Darren Lovell

avoid. Short measure cocktails and rude staff .

Tamires Nogueira

Lugar bacana

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