The Library bar : Venue : Review

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Drunken Pirates Tropical Grog
Jazz inspired lounge bar, Highly recommended if you visit Wellington!

I'm not really a fan of generic parquetry floors and stainless steel type bars that seem to be in Vogue these days.
A bit of character is much more of a draw for me and the Library bar has character 'in spades'. It's one of my favorite hangouts in Wellington.

Just like the Mighty Mighty, the Library is hidden away up a flight of stairs. It's quite hard to spot the entrance which give the establishment a 'speak easy' feel.

Male toilets are situated just outside the front door, so you can spruce up before making an entrance.

Split into sections. The main bar lounge, a set of slightly cramped cubicles, and a function area which overlooks the streets below and sports a bathtub.

Drinks are great but the food is a bit pricey for the size of the servings. But The library all about drinking and socialising in a cosy cloister. Not about food


Drunken Pirates Tropical Grog
Lots & lots of rum, velvet falernum, port, fresh limes & pineapple juice served in a big tall mug

Gambatte
Kubota Sake & plum wine served straight up with a Black Doris plum.


Level 1/53 Courtenay Place  Te Aro 6011, New Zealand
(04) 382 8593
http://thelibrary.co.nz/




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