We went on a Friday. Had the secret life of bees cocktail and ive never had honey as a predominant taste for a cocktail! It was delightful. We also had the coffee pudding which was comforting and went well with the cocktail. We also enjoyed the live jazz band which is hard to find anywhere nowadays.

Nice drinks tonight Amazing staff. We were served by a young waiter. He is really friendly, attentive. Good on bro, thank you!

Awesome experience. Great intimate atmosphere. Drinks were amazing and our group loved the deserts. Amazing service from the hostess. She took our whole tables order by memory, got everything right and was really friendly and knowledgeable! 2 for 1 deserts on a Tuesday too! 👌🏼

Gorgoues wee bar. I love how it is so unsuspecting and you can almost completely miss the entrance. It was incredibly busy when we went and we didn't get served for a wee while. They had a great 2 for 1 that is on every Wednesday. The dessert was amazing along with the cocktails. Would highly highly recommend 😊😊

I don’t know what band was playing, but it was the BEST live music ever! We went to The Library for their awesome drinks and deserts, and left the bar super happy with many smiles. Love this bar/lounge.

This is a do not miss! They have LOTR, Game of Thrones, and Alice in Wonderland inspired drinks just to name a few. It is upstairs and tucked away as an good reading place should be. The vibe is super chill. Jean-Marc is a master at his craft! The cocktails here are on point! Love this place. I'm going to break my rule of not going the same place traveling and come again tomorrow night!

Got a drink after dinner elsewhere, very cool vibe with bookshelves lining the rooms. Cocktails are very creative! Got the zelandia which looks just like the park (thyme sprig garnish, as well as dried 🥝 slice), and my friend got one with honey, had a bee imprinted on top. Very cute place to stop in if you get a chance!

As much as I'd like to love this place I do not. The cocktail menu is quite simply underwhelming and the drinks are not worth the price. Great vibes and nice staff though, if they change the drinks menu I will be back.

The library was a cool bar i had visited. the ambience was setup like a library with plenty of books and dim lighting. it was not as quiet as a real library, you can talk. The drink and cocktail choices were plenty and had very interesting choices. The dessert options were good, it was also a 2 for 1 deal on the desserts, so it helped try out 2 desserts. we got the cheesecake and chocolate mousse, both were excellent.

The mixologist is hands down one of the best, the cocktails I've tasted were superb. Price wise the cocktails are on the high end, but worth every penny. Highly recommend a stop in if you're in Wellington, good place for a night cap.

Stopped here on a friend's recommendation, had to use passports for entry and Australian drivers licence cannot be used. Service was lovely, drinks were nice, food was nibble size which is what you want for cocktails. Atmosphere was good

My group of 4 attended WOAP: Not Only Murders in the Building WOAP event last Saturday at The Library and it was just brilliant! Using characters from the comedy-mystery TV series 'Only Murders in the Building', participants were given a case file to inspect and identify the murderer of Cinda Canning. I am most impressed by the detail put into creating the entire event - the event posters, the menu of delicious cocktails and accompanying snacks (dips that came out in a Dimas paper bag, the #14 Sandwich, gut milk), even the music playlist - all meticulously tied in to many key features of the TV show. And the mystery case itself! So cleverly weaved, we definitely needed to put our thinking caps on and observation skills into good use whilst trying not to get too muddleheaded having consumed 4.5 yummy cocktails in the 2-hour session :) Staff were super friendly and regularly came to check on tables to see if participants needed hints to help crack the case.

Great place for conversation and drinks

Great service and good wine list

Great atmosphere, great cocktails. Can be really busy, so you get lost in the crowd and wait awhile but that's the only negative.

The books were arranged according to colour. Nice touch.

Great staff good atmosphere

Very little in the way a of menu, more of a cocktail bar, with pretentious drinks for the artsy crowd, not alot of choice either, difficult to find the entrance through another restaurant, little signage, staff weren't that helpful either, won't be going again,coffee was great though and we'll made,

This cocktail bar is definitely worth a visit. It has a large variety of drinks to choose from combined with a really unique atmosphere. It can be a bit on the pricey side after a few rounds but you pay for the quality. I did not have any food so I can’t comment on that.

Great cocktails and cute vibe

Drink cocktails and read books.... This is library.. 😂.. Any ways cool idea enjoyed yesterday was dim lighting there but still one of my fav now...

One of my favourite place in Wellington to grab a cocktail or two especially on Wednesday when they do 2 for 1 cocktails. They also have live music!

From seating arrangement, customer service, cocktail to desert choices they did a great job. If you are in Wellington and wamt to go to the Bar, Add place in your list.🤩

WOAP @thelibrarywellington #woap2022 Thorn-i-cation 🍸 #woapcocktail2022 Southward Distilling and The Library barrel-aged bramble liqueur combined with prosecco, lemon, tonka bean and balsamic bitters. Accompanied by a juniper cookie Price: $19 Bittersweet and fancy tasting! Not So Skinny Dipping 🍫 #woapdine2022 By the end of the 1960s, there were dozens of coffee shops, bars and lounges in central Wellington. But with the advent of television in the early 1960s coffee houses were on the decline. At the same time, liquor laws were relaxed following a licensing referendum in 1967, with hotels able to remain open until 10 pm and serve food. Restaurants became more sophisticated and appealing to the new, more affluent and well-travelled generation of the 1970s. The Library has taken inspiration from these heady days with their Festival Dish banoffee pie, meets a new-fangled culinary technique (in the 1970s that is), fondue. Designed for sharing between two. Dish Description: Whittaker's chocolate caramel chocolate with Southward Distilling coffee gin and black tea liqueur, fresh and chargrilled banana, Little Cookies biscuit breadsticks, and cream-filled savoury toffee pudding sponge Price: $32 What a lovely concept! The one and only chocolate fondue on the WOAP menu this year! A plateful of treats for you to dip into that chocolate goodness! YUM! Especially with the fresh fruit 🍌 🍍, the chargrilled banana and the biscotti, they were best to go with the chocolate fondue! The staff are currently working very hard to figure out how to keep that fondue warm/hot and to have a bigger flame 🔥! You guys are doing really well so keep up the good work! Absolutely love the concept and thank you for having this special WOAP dish this year! One of the top 3 dishes that caught my eyes! #internationalfoodieinwelly Insta: the_travelling_nom

Loooooooove it sooooo much!!!!! The cocktails were AMAZING and such a cute but great vibe. I love books but i was too busy trying all the different types of cocktails hahaha. Wonderful service ❤ 110/10 will definitely return and recommend to others.

Cool ambience but can be very messy when crowdy. We were installed on an uncomfortable sofa because no table for us... with everyone walking past us and brushing our knees. The cocktails were too sweet. I think it takes more than a cool decor to make a good bar, but we'll be back to give it a second chance

Always a great experience. Love the 2 for 1 deals they have for cocktails on Wednesday and desserts on Tuesdays. Huge range of seating options too.

I came in for a couple of cocktails this Friday night. The bartenders did a great job with the 'Inner City Pressure'. It was a really well-balanced drink, and the egg white added to the smooth texture. Likewise, the live music was excellent. The trio of an accordionist, stand-up bassist, and guitarist made for a great atmosphere that didn't overpower the room. They matched the style of the place perfectly.

Fab cocktail selections! Tasty desserts! Good deal, good vibe! Perfect for "another round" after dinner

Went there for 'Wellington on a Burger' they had an amazing desert Burger that was super yummy. The atmosphere was ultra unique and cool and the buzz and vibe was chill but elegant.

Extremely cool bar, that is bigger than you think. They hosted a 'Only Murders in the Building' Welly on a Plate event - great fun! Staff are friendly, attentive, and uber cool. They had delightful cocktails too!

First time coming, good vibes and friendly staff, most definitely coming back! Edit 12/10/23: Miss communication about a certain menu, was extremely looking forward to trying the WOW cocktails (I even booked a table in 2 weeks I advance to save up for a few with a group of us) was told via email it finished on the 15/10/23 but went in on the 12/10/23 to find out it finished prior. Staff needs to get their communication better. I also had to wait 45 minutes for one drink too and I had to remind them about my drink as they forgot. So that bumped my 5 star service + overall rating to a 4.

Had the dessert and cocktail pairing. Service was excellent and friendly, great staff. Sublime Basque with a citrus rum partner. Highly recommended. Casual but friendly location, great for conversation with close friends.

The Library is a go-to whenever I’m in Wellington. Stoked we were able to get the 2 for 1 dessert deal this the round! Cannot recommend the Secret Life of Bees for a sour yet so sweet drink enough while my partner loved the Pink Wednesday. The crème brûlée is 10/10.

Very relaxing place for a nice glass of wine. Good selection of wines by the glass.

Snall intimate place. Live music. Great service

Fantastic staff, great live music and drinks!

Lovely drinks at a pretty good price

Such a great vibe and cocktails. The decoration of the bar is also amazing!!! However, such a shame that we got treated badly by one of the employee when he asked us to move back to the original seat since it was “BUSY”. But it was not. Then ,he just found an excuse like that’s reserved so we can’t move. This is really not a pleasant experience aye.

Amazing cocktail bar..loved the ambiance and cocktails. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Fun and quirky place for a good night out. 😍

Nice atmosphere, amazing cocktails and desserts. On Tuesday desserts are 2x1 and Wednesday cocktail are 2x1

(Translated by Google) Nice space (Original) すてきな空間

My cousin had recommended this place to me, so I checked it out on a weekend night. The place was packed with people sitting at almost all the tables, and it was pretty noisy. I found space at the bar. The bartenders were very friendly and efficient, even though I was doing a no-alcohol night and just got juice. I did get a couple of veggie appetizers, and both of those were very tasty. Only drawback is things are a little expensive.

Awesome cocktails

The Library is perfectly located just off of Courtenay Place close to Cuba Street and offers a relaxed atmosphere with amazing cocktails and desserts. Get 2-4-1 on house cocktails ALL NIGHT Wednesday too!! Make sure you get the build your own pavlova too!

The cocktails and decor are fantastic, but the price tag on drinks is very high.

Love this place. Great music, beverage and food.

Ordered our drinks. Had to ask to see why our drinks were taking so long, staff member came back to see they were never entered into the system and we had to reorder. Staff looked like they couldn't be bothered being at work. Average atmosphere.

Trent and the team serve up a slice of 80's funk, with a side of tasty WOAP Candy Mountain burger! Hella rich and deep fried Freddo is super fantastic. Carrello del Gelato Malteser® crumbed Twix Bits® ice cream slice with salted pretzel and Curly Wurly chocolate bark, Cherry Ripe jellies and deep-fried Freddo in a Sixes & Sevens donut bun with Snickers® pipettes, funnel cake fries and frostchup. Cocktails are a hit with the Bint, and atmos is cosy and chill.

The Library was a super cool spot for some dessert and drinks. The WOAP burger and chocolate fondant were delicious, and the drinks menu was huge with a great selection. The staff were super friendly, helpful and chatty. Loved it!

such great service!!! Honestly, everyone was extremely kind and friendly and their service was more than generous. Not only that snacks were deliciously cooked and tasted amazing, and cocktails were amazing too. It was an amazing experience that I would highly recommend anyone!

(Translated by Google) Occasionally, if you bring 3 books, you can get a free cocktail, and we have interesting events. The entrance is a little difficult to understand, but it's next to CHOW, so if you go after eating, ◎. The atmosphere is nice. There are many cocktails with interesting names. (Original) たまに本3冊もってくればカクテル無料、とか面白いイベントやってます。入口ちょっとわかりづらいけど、CHOWと隣り合わせだからご飯食べたあとに行くと◎。雰囲気いいです。面白い名前のカクテルがたくさんあります。

Nice atmosphere and coffee. Check if cocktail is super sweet)) Friend of mine couldn't drink it.

Fabulous Cocktails and great space decor

Quality drinks.

OK. Woap burger would have been better freshly made.

Good popcorn chicken and the apple pie daiquiri was terrific

Lovely ambience and friendly staff

Absolutely fantastic bar, great jazz band playing and the best cocktails, highly recommend their Whisky Business, a must to try. Attentive yet relaxed staff added to the evening. Definitely will visit again when back in Wellington.

Great selections of drinks including hot and non-alcoholic beverages. Awesome 2 for 1 deal on desserts every Tuesday.

Excellent live music and well priced cocktails

Vegan desert & banana split were amazing.

Great cocktails and friendly service; old fashioned was overly sweet.

The cocktails are great but also had an amazing dessert. Great service. Pricey (some very reasonable and yum $10 specials though) but great for an occasional treat!

Lovely dessert very friendly and helpful staff

Nice cocktails and atmosphere

A nice spot - if a tad overpriced. Ordered a classic espresso martini, which tasted like a bad espresso with a hint of alcohol. Was quite busy and only a few staff on, so maybe the standard slipped a bit - but there was 15% surcharge which added insult to injury. Happy to pay more during holiday time but quality must prevail. Came away not feeling overly thrilled. Probably wouldn't go back.

Delicious cocktails and food with attentive and chic staff; chill and secluded, away from the noise with a beautiful atmosphere ☆ First time going and it's already my favorite bar in Wellington ☆ Coming again soon for another Old Testament ☆