On the one hand, I love books, and libraries have plenty of those. On the other hand, however, I dislike people coughing, people asking questions, people lingering for hours on computers, and people...well, you get the point.
These mixed feelings pretty much sum up how I felt about my trip to Library Bar.
Aptly enough, this Library has books too, although I didn't see too many people thumbing through a well-worn copy of Magic Mountain. I did, however, feel crowded and vaguely dissatisfied with the experience.
Library Bar had many of the trappings of a quality Happy Hour, but there was something just a tad awry. It was kind of like when you go to Canada -- you recognize all the elements you're seeing, they're just put together differently enough to make you miss the good ol' USofA. Well, that's what happens when I go to Canada, anyway.
The vitals: Library Bar has some decent drink specials ($4 Stellas, a few $5 cocktails like Cosmos and Martinis and Washington Apples [?]) and decent decor, although it was a bit crowded and suit-y for my tastes. Those suits seem to be having fun, but I'm sure they have fun when crushing independent businesses and downsizing, too. I also didn't see any particular food specials; at least, any extant food deals weren't made as apparent as the drink specials. Plus, my Washington Apple (which I tried simply as an experiment. Shut up.) was NOT made with Crown Royal, which I understand is de rigeur. On the upside, the Happy Hour DOES go until 8pm, which makes it worth the trip in my book. Anyplace that extends the Happiest of Hours is OK-ish by me.
Would I go back? Sure. Would I RUN back, knocking aside invalids and war veterans to get there before the deals ended? Ehhhh....maybe.
i agree with much of this though i have to say the little outside patio is relaxing on a breezy day and i had a particularly tasty burger the last time i was there.
ReplyDeleteJoe, unfortunately you're thinking of Library Ale House in Santa Monica. This is a different, Downtown bar.
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