With its dark, rich tapestries and walls lined with vintage books as old as the historic room itself, Library Bar is an atmospheric place to sip and nibble with good company at the end of a long day. We made a last minute reservation and arrived just before the after work rush. Except for a couple of empty stools up at the bar, every seat in the house remained filled throughout our leisurely stay.
The service was most excellent. Our server was extremely attentive and helpful with suggestions for both food and drink. Despite the bar's reputation for having the best cocktails in town (as announced by one of my cinq-a-sept dates), we opted for a bottle of delicious pinot grigio that arrived in a classy stand alone chilled bucket.
My seafood chowder was as heart-stoppingly creamy as our friendly server promised. My friend's French onion soup smelled decadent. The cheese platter was perfect for sharing. Next time, I'll try my best to keep from finishing all of the salty mixed nuts though.