The Library Bar & Grill

312 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, United States
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The Library Bar & Grill
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Ge
Review №1

What a trip in time! I got they when it first opened for lunch. I had some fish with fries cooked perfectly. I had a couple of cold ones and watched a ball game with dinner good music in the background.The bartender was great. She was actually very beautiful on the outside and very kind of the inside. You have to check out this place if you are in town. I have to admit I didnt read one book. 😂

Be
Review №2

Its just ok. Ive been twice when Ive been in town for business. It was recommended by hotel staff. Doubt Ill go again. Theyve got a good beer selection but the food is hit or miss. The loaded green Chile fries were delicious but the Caesar salad was grocery-store quality. The dressing is just wrong...its like an Italian attempting to be a Caesar.Service is nice. Atmosphere is definitely for adults only and not for everyone.

Je
Review №3

This has always been one of my favorite bars to go to. The atmosphere is amazing. The gentlemen working the doors always make sure to grab the door so you almost never have to touch it. The bartenders are amazing! Ive never had a bad experience with any of my drinks. Sometimes they host ladies night here, but I mostly come wednesdays for the salsa and bachata lessons. The avant garden ballroom academy is super patient in their free 30 minute class, and its always something different each week. DJ Quico plays a mixture of music all night to dance to. If your not interested in the dancing they do have pool tables and t.v.s on the other side. I have tried their sweet potato fries here, they are delicious. 😊

Je
Review №4

I had a blast! Only issue was the server was being trained and forgot how to make our drinks. But it was fixed quickly!

ki
Review №5

It’s a good night club. Good dance music and ambience. No idea what their food is like.

Ch
Review №6

I liked the layout of the bar and rest of the building, the fact you can smoke outside on the sidewalk is a plus. It was my fist time there and it wasnt really my type of crowd and the shots/drinks were a bit pricey but I had a good time overall.

Ki
Review №7

Sitting outside for a Saturday lunch was perfect. The food was delicious, service was quick and the atmosphere was spot on! Couldnt have asked for better!

Ta
Review №8

Had sooo much fun, great atmosphere and music. If your looking for a GREAT time check them out!

Br
Review №9

Reviewing the night club. It was fun, I feel like the environment could have been built a little better! Needs some better drinks added to the menu, but I absolutely love the whole idea! I think they have 5 star potential if they change something’s!

Co
Review №10

I would never they really have never seen a Georgia ID in their freaking life ! Telling me it’s fake why would I give you a fake ID it’s never that serious if you never seen a Georgia ID just say that. You guys need to get new security ones that are educated on IDs from different states !

Ra
Review №11

Nice relaxing atmosphere. good spot to chill right in the middle of everything else. first time there will go back. had wings and philly. on pount

as
Review №12

I was charged $13 for an amf and the bartender only put blue curaçao and sprite in the drink no liquor at all.

la
Review №13

I wasnt there long enough but seems like a cool spot. The servers did look bored.

Ni
Review №14

The drinks are tasty and the staff is nice. Before 10 its a bar style place that is good for talking. After that its a club style place and they open a second bar and dance floor. Its crowded but fun. Bonus if you like wait staff in their skimpy clothes.

Ki
Review №15

Very slow service. Water, drinks, and appetizer served very timely. Took over half an hour and had to flag the manager down and still took another 10 minutes. Food very good after we got it. Atmosphere is absolutely amazing. I will definitely give them another chance.

Fr
Review №16

The service was good the past two times weve been there, but it was a little slow. They have decent views of their TVs while watching the game. We informed our server we werent completely satisfied with how our pizza was cooked last time and she made sure they cooked it a bit more this time around. Over all a good experience.

Je
Review №17

Wish I could give this place 10 stars!!!! The manager JUSTIN was amazing!!! Hes not watching from the corner...he was helping customers, assisting servers....the whole nine yards. Honestly, I havent had service at bar this good...probably ever. Our server was outstanding as well. Ill will 100% be back and highly recommend this place for a drink, a meal, or a ball game.

To
Review №18

I was visiting from out of town and the service was awful. They even threw my drink away and refused to replace it. I dont want to play the race card but my service seemed different from others. You have been warned.

Al
Review №19

The atmosphere is great and the owners are super nice and welcoming. They will stop at nothing to make sure you are comfortable and happy. The food items are fantastic, and during happy hour you can get a couple of pints for two people, and appetizers for two people for about 20$. Cant beat that. Its worth a stay if you are downtown and looking for a place to chill out.

Be
Review №20

Decent atmosphere, great sound system. Prices are aligned with your typical bar/club and small cover charge to get in. Dance floors fairly small but theyre adequate. Servers are friendly enough. Nothing truly unique or over the top but certainly not issuin lacking either.

Ch
Review №21

Visited here for a bachelorette. Kevin took excellent care of us for bottle service.

Tr
Review №22

All I can say is excellent service. They have great food. The establishment seems to cater to the men. First time there with wife. Just being honest if you have a jealous female companion. You may not want to take here her with you. Great place. Cute waitress wearing dasiy dukes short shorts

Ch
Review №23

Some people batch about drinks, there the same people carrying miniatures in the bathroom.i have been going here for years. Never have any problems. Yes if the servers are busy there going to be slow. If you want better service , tip nice up front, like we do from back east...try it.

St
Review №24

Typical club sceen. Nice bartenders and staff. Service was fast when we visited.

Al
Review №25

Such a unique atmosphere, I think its super cool books line the walls. We went on a trivia night so that was fun. Drinks were great. Waitresses could wear some more clothes, there was more skin than a Hooters.

J
Review №26

I LIKE NICE butts & GREAT beer so I am going back again......GREAT place 4 beers & food.....😊

Ni
Review №27

Great sports bar! Upbeat environment, plenty of beers on tap, lots of tvs and a nice patio too. The food is good, typical bar fare, but done well. The waitresses wear next to nothing. I would not recommend bringing your wife here, its nearly impossible for your eyes not to wander.

Sh
Review №28

My drink had a big in it, fish was awful the very small bite I took. I will never go to this place again! I do not recommend it either. Manager took 25% off bill when he shouldve just made the meal on the house. I left it all after the one very small bite.

Li
Review №29

We had very good food, but I must add that wed been back-country camping and this was our first real meal in 8 days. However, it was tasty. I did think that our waitress, whose buttocks were completely exposed due to the skimpy uniforms worn there, really should have had a food server handle our food. Just saying, it might just be me, but Im not comfortable with food safety when my server is nearly naked from the waist down.

ko
Review №30

The place has a good vibe. The bouncers are friendly and welcome their returning customers, and the bartenders are attentive and friendly as well. The crowd varies depending on the night and promotions they have going on. Jason at the door is a good first impression for the place, and Justine behind the bar makes great drinks.

Aj
Review №31

I was gonna come here but I decided to read the reviews first. Many of the reviews said the staff was rude but one said the food was bad and the owner responded saying its a fake review and they dont serve food but theres pics of food and its a bar and grill so whos really lying there? 1 star for the lie!🤣🤣

Er
Review №32

I bought 3 drinks here on a Saturday night, $6 each. But when I pulled up my bank statement, it shows transactions of $25, $25, $23! Never going back here again 😡 Scammers!

In
Review №33

Really cute set-up with the library books and servers dressed up as school girls. Had the Mediterranean salad which was decent. Place is dead for brunch (11am) on a Saturday, which was good in my personal opinion. However, food did take awhile to be done. Approx 25-30min wait. Overall, it’s aight.

Mo
Review №34

Had a great time dancing, the drinks were good. I love getting vodka crans here 😍😍 the bar tenders are super sweet all the time! The dance floor does get pretty packed at around 11:00/ 11:30 its pretty vacant before that.

An
Review №35

You know, this is for a lot of other people but not us. Its for a younger, and probably more aggressive, crowd. Were from out of town and were looking for a good time to hang out and let lose a bit and this wasnt it. Waiting on people outside so we could leave and people were just rude. Literally everywhere else people were nice except here. Staff was fine. People get into fights here too.

An
Review №36

4 star for the Cool decor! I was there for paint night and asked for a glass of water. Im the only one that got a tiny plastic cup. The others got a full glass! The server never came back so I wasnt able to order anything else. The food others ordered smelled and looked good.

Ha
Review №37

We went at lunch, so parking wasnt too hard to find. The menu looked good, but the actual food was very... dull. The fries were good, but the burger (although large) was probably the blandest meat Ive had in a long time. Not even pepper and ketchup helped. Just really disappointing for bar food.

Br
Review №38

We were turned away at the door, because one of us didnt have identification (all of us over 50). We were told it is state law (we didnt have to show id at the casino).We had to go back home and return again. My friends green card was heavily scrutinized. The music was good, and the atmosphere was pleasant (dance floor is too small).I didnt pay for drinks (and I dont drink), so I have no comment. The barback forcing his way through the crowd was annoying, since it was overcrowded already (a simple excuse me would go a long way).

ci
Review №39

A lovely restaurant on the campus of Hohn Hopkins Hospital set up to look like a library! This was my first visit and I stopped at the appetizer- the Benne- an unbelievable (and super large) portion of flash baked cauliflower adorned with scallion and onion served with a chili sauce and aioli. I never eat leftovers but I took home what I couldn’t finish and baked it the meat t day and it was still delicious!! Sorry I didn’t take a picture because it was as pretty as it was scrumptious. I’ll definitely be back- there was some picturesque desserts coming out of the kitchen! Highly recommend!

Ga
Review №40

Their food was really good, wed return for the fries alone. Service was alright--I think its best to go in the early afternoon when things are not as crazy but thats just because Im not keen on the bar scene, especially when their waitresses are encouraged to be scantly dressed.

Er
Review №41

We stopped in for a drink and a snack while waiting for a train. The library theming was a pretty thin veneer over a standard sports bar. Beer selection was just OK with very few locally brewed options. Green chili cheese fries were pretty good but the cheese sauce was lacking. Waitresses were wearing less than some exotic dancers do. This might appeal to some, but didnt impress me or my wife.

Vi
Review №42

I had the grilled fish tacos. By far the best Ive ever had. Service was awesome. Jamie was great.The atmosphere was like a library for adults. Played 80s rock n roll...loved it!

Jo
Review №43

Night club vibes. $10 entry fee for men. $5 for women. Overpriced drinks. But if you’re looking for a club vibe, this would be a good spot. There’s also pool tables.

jo
Review №44

Great sports bar viewing. The food was pretty good but not outstanding. Not bad for sports bar stuff. Cute girls in short skirts as servers. Lots of TVs. Came to watch NCAA basketball.

Mo
Review №45

We miss our place to hang out and visit with the staff we consider our family and our friends.It’s our place and we can’t wait till it opens again.Our Friday night trivia with Matt the food and the atmosphere, just enjoying downtown.Been going for years and hopefully we will be back together soon.Thank youJohn & Monica

Ni
Review №46

Place is a great night starter. The prices for alcohol are perfect. They have a good selection of beers and alcohol. The food is also pretty tasty. The staff is friendly and attentive. At night it turns into a nightclub atmosphere. Overall I reccomend coming in.

La
Review №47

In a rough area, lots of street people making sitting outside an interesting patio experience. We chose to not eat there, and left with people yelling and chasing us. No, I’m not kidding, we felt threatened.Drinks were good, service was great, location sucks.

Am
Review №48

Great service and a hot atmosphere at this downtown Albuquerque bar. From a visitors perspective, this was one of the most happening places at nighttime. We stopped in during the day and loved looking at the cool decorations inside and enjoying our drinks and eye candy as well.

El
Review №49

This place was fun and amazing! I loved the books and wish Id had so much time to get lost looking at them all. The drinks were ok, and the girls uniforms were adorable. I loved the books and sitting areas the most though. ^_^

Is
Review №50

I rented out the VIP with bottle service I only got to drink two drinks and a shot until I got kicked out. They played music late , never gave me my bottle of champagne I paid for and they never refunded me my money or explained why I wasnt allowed back it. So I took all my friends and myself to all the other clubs where they were happy to take my money and didnt get kicked out. And I got VIP and bottle service everywhere else. So I dont recommend spending a penny here, its not worth waiting your time or money.

Jo
Review №51

Food is great. Staff is inviting. The owner (or maybe manager) comes to the tables occasionally to say hello and ask how everything is. Not a family type restaurant. Very loud with TVs and music - but if thats your thing 👍.

Da
Review №52

Wow super hot waitresses for those who like beautiful woman. Great service and an outdoor patio which it is small but dog friendly. Overall great environment for the small downtown village we have here compared to places like 6th street in Austin Texas which is a mile plus worth of bars and nightlife and includes 5th and 7th streets as well . Overall a great spot to socialize.

Jo
Review №53

Fell in for a cold beer on an afternoon. It kinda wants to be a classy joint but the naughty librarian outfits of the waitresses has it coming up short. Not quite a dive bar but not top shelf. Cold beer, window seats. Still enjoyed it.

Va
Review №54

Great atmosphere. Girls are really nice. Staff in general chill and welcoming.Also, has food menu. Great place. First time in ABQ except for passing through and it caused a good impression.

La
Review №55

It was awesome. I like the cover name. The wings were fantastic,the server filled my coffee right on point. There was no getting upset that I only drink coffee and water like back in Florida. Awesome place.

Ro
Review №56

I was there for only one beer when I stepped out to look for my designated driver. When I finally got ahold of them to find out they were inside thats when I was denied access inside. The guy in the front said I was inebriated and could not enter the establishment. I had to wait outside in the cold for an hour before I was able to see my driver outside and let them know what happened. I personally will never visit this establishment ever again.

Di
Review №57

Im homeless and live at Joy Junction. Im not on drugs and have no mental issues. I just fell into poor circumstances due to bad decisions Im fixing. My husband is in jail and I just wanted to watch a football game at the same time as him so we could talk on the phone and attempt to watch the game together. I shower everyday and dress nicely so outside of having to carry a backpack with me you would not know Im homeless. But on entering they saw my backpack and said I had to leave it at the host counter or I could not come in. I was so happy was able to have this with my husband that I happily agreed but then after being seated I looked around and everyone had their bags, purses with them. The bouncer/history escorted me in and I sit at a table by a TV. I saw him tell the waitress something and she nodded and walked away. I was there 3 hours and no one came to my table until after being there for 2 and a half hours. Many waitress and staff walked past me but did not stop. I trued to enjoy the game with my husband but felt very uncomfortable. I, at one point heard the head kitchen staff talk to another customer about how he was having problems with dishwashers and I stopped him and asked him if I could apply and told him I would be there every day I was scheduled. He said to apply do before I left I filled out an application and gave it to the host/bouncer. He took it to the manager and told him something. Then the manager came and said he had no positions open. I told him I had talked to the lead kitchen staff a fee minutes ago. He said oh well I think its all filled. The waitress wore very short shorts and a half shirt. Im 49 years old but thin snf and I take care of myself. I subconsciously felt very little due to the treatment I had received and I said well no I didnt want the waitress job I just wanted the kitchen because I couldnt wear the outfit and he agreed and said hed talk to the kitchen manager and get back yo me. Well needless to say they never called. I walked out and cried all the way to my pickup stop. But Im going to say now.... I would have rocked the outfit and the job.... Any job there and would have made more money in tips than the manager takes home in pay. So its their loss. I will never Gain let me feel like that. Im strong, hard working and dependable and Im proud of who I am. And no one will make me feel less. God knows my heart and soul and thats all I need. I gave the 3 stars only for the waitresses who served me. They were very nice and trued to help even though they were told not to serve me.

Ca
Review №58

Wonderful books all stacked so beautifully. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed. The waitresses are friendly and attentive. The food is tasty and the drink choices are extensive.

N
Review №59

Recently visited The Library Bar. It was a Friday night and we were able to get right on without a wait, which is a plus. But the DJ last night was a mess. Random selection of 80s, early 2000s, and Hispanic music. Not even any of the hits from those genres. I mean, really random songs you can kind of recall being on the radio, but nothing that makes you want to get up and dance. Nice bar to hang out, but not to party.

Me
Review №60

The Library Signature burger is bomb! Wings are pretty good. Service is hit & miss, you either end up with a really great waitress or a snobby one who is in the wrong line of work. Overall great place for dancing fun and entertainment ranging from trivia game night to sip & paint or male review show. Check it out!

Mo
Review №61

If you are tourist, be prepared to show your ID upon entering this place. Went on weekday around 9pm and this place was deserted, but it got crowded after 11pm. They served 24 beers on tap + many more from bottles. Sat by bar and served by a friendly bartender who knew all about the beers and even let us had samples before ordering. Beer was $4.50/serving.

Br
Review №62

I need to make one thing clear about this place: it is not only a night club. I do not particularly like going clubbing or anything like that, but they have amazing food here. The beer selection is pretty good and im telling you: the food is bomb dot com.

Jo
Review №63

I wanted a bar with cool, old books. I got a sexy librarian themed restaurant. The women who work here deserve everything they earn and more for putting up with creepy patrons and a lazy boss. I’ve worked food service for over a decade and I know what kind of a place this is.

Na
Review №64

Two stars because I like the idea of a library-themed bar and the space certainly has potential. Unfortunately theyre just using it to try to out-sleaze Hooters. There are posters of scantily-clad women selling beer covering the walls like at Kellys liquor store. The waitresses must need counseling because they went to work without any pants on, which doesnt seem sanitary or safe in food service. Our waitress seemed offended that we made eye-contact with her instead of openly staring at her chest like shes accustomed to. Anyway she made me wait 20 minutes for a beer and 40 minutes for tacos. The place is perfectly tailored for creepy old guys who enjoy leering at young women.

d'
Review №65

The atmosphere is as it suggests, it looks and feels like a library but for adults. Which for a book nerd is wonderful. Their drinks and food are well priced, as well as delicious. I highly recommend the steak fries.

Br
Review №66

I went to this place on a visit to Albuquerque from the east coast. This place is a gem in an otherwise not so great place (no offense Albuquerque). Good bar food and drinks, not to mention the uniforms of the servers were pretty sweet (if your into Hooters, Twin Peaks or Tilted Kilt kind of places.

Ca
Review №67

This was the best place I stopped at while bar hopping around here, recommend.

Al
Review №68

Dont call Wednesday a Salsa night if you only play 5 salsa songs all night long. Had a fun time, but I was expecting a completely different atmosphere based on the advertisements. Not a good place to go salsa dancing.

Sh
Review №69

I love coming here on Wednesday night for salsa night. Theu teach you different dances and then they let you be free. The security is top notch for the people that come in and are always so friendly.

Vi
Review №70

So last night, I am literally in there for 3 minutes. As I try to get a round for my friends and I, a gentlemen in black stops me, and says I am throwing gang signs. I think it is someone random pranking me because he has no tags, so I laugh it off and try to get a beer from the beer tub. He asks me to leave, so I left. My friends had just got done getting money from the ATM and paying their cover charge, so they leave with me. I am the furthest from a gangster as possible. I didnt even join student council in high school because I hate groups. As a fellow successful business owner, I was unimpressed with how he went about addressing me. I drove 3 hours to take a buddy of mine to your bar because Ive had good previous experiences there. Id recommend investigating any allegations before confronting customers.

Ma
Review №71

Nice sport bar and nightclub .. Good music and pool tables.. Always have fun!!

S
Review №72

The Library was within walking distance from our hotel. It was most definitely not what my family and I were expecting. We were in search for a nearby resturant that was showing the FIFA Confederations Cup. Very ingenious of whomever came up with this Library. We enjoyed this Library very much. The management was beyond friendly and attentive. The food was good for being a bar. There were plenty of Tvs as well as some pool tables. I would definitely visit again if in the area.

Ca
Review №73

Burguer was good. Beer was not so cold. Little bit pricey. Music was kinda. Not so good. Need a little bit of rock n roll djs !!!! Soo many hip hop and ghetto. Made us leave

ka
Review №74

Met up with a few friends only to be harrassed by one of the bouncers with black hair, blue eyes, and a beard all night. He even tried grabbing me by the arm when just walking around. Wouldnt go back and wouldnt recommend to anyone

Jo
Review №75

My go to place when Im in town.Great food and service.Reasonably priced. Clean and well run.One of the owners go to each guest,introduces himself and asks how is everything. 10 stars! and Im picky where i eat.

Eu
Review №76

So mediocre and terrible. Even the beer selection was boring. This place has zero culture and reeks of grimey bars from the 20th century. The place needs renovations and a better vision for its establishment. The hot girls marketing is outdated.

Me
Review №77

Horrible music everytime I go there. Both sound quality and DJs. Its like they dont have the skills to lead a party. If you bring your GF there, get prepared to be annoyed by people hitting on her all the time. It gets sooo crowded, and I have no idea why.

Ta
Review №78

They need to make it more spacious it gets super packed on the dance floor & whoever is getting paid to clean & maintain the bathrooms needs to be fired the trashes havent been changed it smelled horrible in there

An
Review №79

Horrible misogynist racist place. Terrible service, certain members of the staff profile minorities and make judgments based on who they are such as how they may respond to certain situations.if youre a woman please avoid this place members of the staff seem to prowl. And if they have a problem with you and they will speak down to you as if you were Loeser being no respect.

Mi
Review №80

Nice atmosphere. Went with my pi of town friends and nobody was disappointed. The blonde pirate waitress (Halloween time) was excellent and attentive. Will return.

Br
Review №81

It was alright. We had fun. The food was good, the drinks were wet, and the live trivia game kept us entertained.

Mo
Review №82

Turkey club is a beast! Very attractive service and even a body painting exhibit on the lucky day I was there! Keep an eye on their special events. Its worth it!

PC
Review №83

Stopped by just to check it out and was pretty impressive. Cool library them with plenty of areas to hang back with pool tables and great music. Not too loud but enough to feel it.

Bi
Review №84

Cute little bar with actual library books!! The staff is trendy and friendly and they have pretty decent drink specials. There are also sooo many TVs available for any of your sports needs!

Iz
Review №85

Sat on table 22, June 16th at 9:30 I never found out who my slow server was. I waited until 10:30 to talk to a manager who then took 20 minutes to seek a new server. then the server asked “who is your server?” UH IDK THEY NEVER SHOWED UP.

Is
Review №86

Food was good, service a little slow but not too bad. Great drink specials but limited variety when it comes to craft beers.

Hi
Review №87

Come later than earlier if you want a crowd. Theres usually a cover. So, good luck. The drinks are good. I go to dance. Theres a lot of other places in the area that are good as well.

Ap
Review №88

Some of the chicks were hot, one was fine but the drinks where mostly water so if your looking for drinks dont bother theres hot chicks elsewhere

Aa
Review №89

Good food, generous portions- the hot wings were huge! Tons of TV screens. Waitresses outfits make Hooters girls look like nuns.

Jo
Review №90

*****ALERT*****The owners are extremely friendly and welcoming, in fact they seemed absoulty thrilled to have me walk through the door. I felt sooo welcome! I was however completely disgusted and entirely horrified with the absoultly inappropriate uniforms the the female staff was wearing.Its 2018 people!!!Oversexualizing humans is no longer remotely appropriate or cool in anyway. What on earth are you thinking? If I want to look at posterior jiggling about I can go up the street to a strip club. Its seriously time to update your uniforms! Staff can look very attractive and smart simultaneously in non-revealing uninforms. This would be far more appropriate for an establishment calling themselves The Library. No educated individual would find this even remotely okay!Please do us all a favour, ALL meaning you, your overexposed staff, your unfortunate patrons and humans in general.Clean up your act! So very inappropriate!!

Br
Review №91

First off i went there expecting to be able to sit there nice and quiet and read a book. But boy was i wrong, it was way to loud in there to be able to read. The lights were horrible for reading and the place was not organized by the Dewey Decimal System. How am i supposed to find a book without that? The plus side is they did have drinks for sale

Ja
Review №92

Clean place to have a drink, I like the selection of drafts and the effort to make the place appealing to the eye (and I do mean the fact that it really looks like an old library). All the staff are very respectful and friendly.

Je
Review №93

One of the worst places Ive ever been to staff was rude drinks were wrong food was disgusting atmosphere was like a bunch of teenage children.

Ms
Review №94

Not a very busy club. They played good music. The atmosphere was great. Pool tables are not in the best location, but over all pretty good experience.

Ni
Review №95

Surprisingly, the most pleasant and helpful staff at this location was the security team. As a bar, it was very intriguing, with its library theme. As far as what was actually behind the bar, the options were quite underwhelming.

Va
Review №96

Pretty happening downtown spot in Albuquerque. Always the place to go for a good dance. The downfall is sometimes the DJ tends to lose the crowd with mixing into different beat. Overall, good place to get down.

Ji
Review №97

DONT GO HERE! They allow their male security to go into the womens bathroom and literally throw their costumers around the moment they close. They feel they have the right to put their hands on women when it comes to closing time. You cant let someone wash their hands? This place is a disgusting excuse for a nightclub or bar. ABQ Downtown needs to clean up their businesses.

An
Review №98

Great burgers, great fries and sweet potato fries. Very friendly waitstaff. Highly recommend! Easy on-street parking. Near the Depot and the park with the train on display!

Ke
Review №99

Me and my husband enjoyed ourselves.But after a long week we got a little annoyed with the waitress coming to the table every 3 min.Even when we told her not to come back.We will let her know if we need anything else.Butt....She kept coming .We didnt even have time to think.Raise up a little bit.The pressure was real.

Ve
Review №100

Love that they legitimately have books on shelves. They dont seem to be cataloged, but its still a great place to enjoy a beverage! Also, their wings are pretty great!

Jo
Review №101

Ive been to this location as well as the Library in Tempe, AZ. and they should have renamed them both the tool box! Its too bad the old bar that was there in Albuquerque; Brewsters Pub isnt there anymore. That place was great and the people were down to earth. Unfortunately, the Library isnt for avid readers or people of color just douchie-tools or douls. BTW I had no problems there, however I have worked in bar security for about 20 years now and noticed the security staff to be a little over zealous. The wait staff also seemed to be bothered to wait on anyone, very unprofessional, but what do you expect when the employees are hired for looks not functionality.

Ti
Review №102

Nice place but club is not about American and Mexicans only, the dj needs to play some African/Jamaican music too.. we need some more of that.

Cy
Review №103

Cocktails are pretty good but served in plastic glasses, food is meh (pizzas are the best items), this place is for watching sports (me) or watching girls (dirty old men who go there too)

mi
Review №104

Memories from 2005 & still remember the place & the wonderful service & great times. Nice place to eat and party. The service is great and the prices are reasonable

Th
Review №105

Ive enjoyed this place for many years. Very cool staff. Goos drinks. Great bass near the tall speakers. Ok dance floor.

Ro
Review №106

Service is great waitresses are beautiful, but on St Patricks day I wanted corned beef and cabbage to to go no big name Irish pub offered to go orders due to capacity, I tried the library because there food is always great but this time no seasoning or any olive oils with vegetables just very bland luckily it was to go and and home I fixed it just wish cook should of saw this first very dry dish at first but I fixed it at home and I never had sliced corned beef before well I wont be back, but service was great

Ni
Review №107

Great food. Staff was not pleasent but not too rude. But I guess most dont go for the outstanding customer service. Id eat there again.

St
Review №108

I had a great time! Met a very pretty little lady had the time of my life!!! Cant wait to go back. I hope she is still there when I get back to town

li
Review №109

Ghetto and trashy, dont come here. Nothing good ever came from bars and clubs in downtown Albuquerque. Women dress disgusting, theres no room to walk and its basically a mosh pit while men grab you in any condition. Avoid this place and anywhere on Central at all cost.

Jo
Review №110

Fair food prices and decent drink menu, this place is built around an atmosphere, not necessarily the food and or quality of drinks. That said its far from bad and as far as Albuquerque goes it makes a good stop for sure.

St
Review №111

Good place to start off your weekend of drinking prices werent horrible , good staff , no hassle , air conditioning was not apparent for a Saturday night , its a bit small but overall good experience when Ive been here

Ja
Review №112

The food was pretty good. Our waitress was cute too and there was good drink specials. The owner was friendly as well.

Ta
Review №113

Crappy service and dont waste your time, she would have made at least a 20 dollar tip....her loss not my pocket book. What a waste of time and cover. Never again. To worried about the hipsters and not about people that have money and know service.. sad really. Young lady you should probably seek another line of work.

Ro
Review №114

Bartenders are rude! The Customer service could be way better and more professional

Ca
Review №115

The food is not very good and the table was about to fall apart. The prices are kinda high for what you get. I think it only stays in business because of the cute waitresses.

Ni
Review №116

Not the best place downtown but can be fun. Not very packed and the bartenders are kinda rude. Come here if you want to be in a mellow environment.

Ra
Review №117

Food was great! i was not expecting the waitresses to be so unclothed, i took my kids in there, haha. but everyone was nice and i ate like a pig.

Do
Review №118

Me and a group of 7 were trying to get in . Denied my girlfriends real I’d and cussed me out . Very unprofessional. It was her real I’d lol

CJ
Review №119

Really cool setup. You get a bar and club atmosphere in one. We ate some pretty good food there and the beer selection is pretty good.

Na
Review №120

They need a dress code... people are always looking to fight someone specially men. They also need train bar tenders that actually know how to make drinks (had the worst mixed drinks ever).

Au
Review №121

Bar staff is friendly! Great for sports fans. Good bar food. Not a fan of their dance club on Fri/Sat.

J
Review №122

Pretty cool place to chill, love they have salsa nights on Wednesdays. Good atmosphere, and good place to. Ring friends anytime of the day or late at night

Jo
Review №123

The bartender was so rude i had to take my own glass to have to ask for another round she walked by our table three times not once did she offer service the other server was at a table with a customer like they were on a date the host was nice very comforting made it a little better

Na
Review №124

If youre into obseving half naked women get hit on by creepy old men then this is the place to be. Food is mediocre and the drink specials are not the best but some nights the place is poopin.....

Ra
Review №125

As always the waitresses are very polite courteous and beautifulnever hurts to have eye candy while having a good mealthe revised and updated menu is bigger and better and very tasty

Ev
Review №126

It was my first time there I went in there with my daughter and boyfriend the food was good the service was good but when I saw the waitress had a bare but it may me loose my appetite I was more embarrassed for my daughter and to think these ladies handle food it was gross we will never go again I will pass the word

Et
Review №127

This place is entertaining. Mostly men attend the sports bar side during game time. The ladies are extra thick and sexy to look at.

Re
Review №128

The waitresses are always attentive and know the menu well and make suggestions easily. The curly fries are always delicious.

Da
Review №129

This is Albuquerques only place for the best grill & bar! They continue to attack many to the downtown arena! Their team is more that awesome!

Ji
Review №130

Great environment. Great staff and great food. Had a lot of fun here. Would definitely go again.

ma
Review №131

My wife and I went just to use our voucher we got. Ordered chili cheese fries. They were good.

Kr
Review №132

Good food and okay pricing. Was in town for a few hours. Bartender disappeared for awhile but over a good place.

St
Review №133

Service was good ambiance was as described. Food was below average. Had the steak not a great cut.

Al
Review №134

Nice place to hangout if you 25. Not the place for a 55 yr old.

Wi
Review №135

Bad food, dirty looking kitchen, dirty bathrooms, extremely slow service. There with 3 co-workers and it took 2 hours to eat lunch with only one other small party in the restaurant when we arrived. Will not go back.

br
Review №136

Amazing bartenders) Im from out of town and I heard different about this bar and honestly service Ive received was from Oliver,Shannon,Ashley! I highly recommend

An
Review №137

The place actually have books. Good music not so much drink options.With not so much options to hangout in Albuquerque, I would say a decent place to have a drink

Li
Review №138

Onion rings were overcooked. Philly beef sandwich had too much bread, not enough meat. Cole slaw was tasteless. Ribs were OK, too much sauce.

Li
Review №139

Ok for a drink...but 3 Taco meal needed some more zip to it! Waitress took away my glass of beer before I could stop her with one more gulp left in it.

To
Review №140

I enjoyed watching the super bowl here. Friendly atmosphere. Great bar keeps.I will return!

ni
Review №141

Terrible bar full of rude employees and incompetent bartenders. Dont wast your time.

No
Review №142

Its okay. Theres always a cover to get in, and as much as I love the gimmic of the place it tends to attract some really weird guys.

Me
Review №143

The food was fine. I guess i should have done a little more research on the outfits before i chose the Library. Wowza thats a lot of skin. Just FYI....

De
Review №144

Bar tenders are nice! The club its not like how it used to be, boring, restrooms are disgusting! Need to definitely upgrade

Pe
Review №145

Ive been here 2 times on a Saturday. Service was fast, food was delicious, atmosphere and music were fine.

Da
Review №146

Usually Hooters-type place, but it cant seem to decide if it has a Mardi Gras theme or College library theme. On Friday nights they do painting and wine events.

Na
Review №147

During the week and during day is the time to go if you want to avoid the crowds and craziness of downtown. Always a good time and the staff is very nice.

ka
Review №148

I came in at 10:45 pm june 24 th and they all looked at me like if i didnt have money worst service ever if your a latino

Sh
Review №149

This place is beautiful and such a good time! We went for the night scene, and the DJ killed it! Definitely plan on going back!

To
Review №150

More of a bar than a grillBut definitely worth checking out. Super friendly staff and it is priced right.

Je
Review №151

Albuquerque lacks good clubs. This bar is fine..Its like the others, but I dont find the music enjoyable.

li
Review №152

Went to girls night out had bought VIP which didnt do any good cause everyone stood in front of our table but it was fun

An
Review №153

Good food, good vibe. Clean. Nice place to spend an hour or two just chilling and watching Central Ave.

Ma
Review №154

Love to eat there, some of the best burgers in town! But drinking and hanging out can be trouble and dangerous downtown.

Te
Review №155

One of the worst places Ive ever been to play pool the wait staff is very attentive but they have to show every part of their body to make a dollar thats just my opinion

da
Review №156

Drinks are ok. Kinda on the expensive side. Atmosphere is ok....as long as you like hanging out with 95% men...

Da
Review №157

Good bar food, always consistent, great alcohol selection. The librarians are always lovely. Great DJS.

Se
Review №158

Food, service and environment is top notch. 5 star if the no cuts or colors rule doesnt bother you.

Sa
Review №159

I get my best mixed drinks from this place, it’s very chill on weekdays and busy on weekends.

De
Review №160

Greedy bartenders and try hard bouncers. Go drink anywhere else. Clown thinks he’s funny, but his business is a circus. Sad response…

Ir
Review №161

So they where putting up promos that they will be open on Christmas night and it was all over the radio so me and a couple of friends head out there and they where close no light on anything I just wished that they put something up saying that they aren’t open it would of been really helpful

An
Review №162

This place is always packed, but the service is friendly and attentive. This place is really intended for adult night life, but you can go mid day as well.

BL
Review №163

Hot, cool, friendly bartenders, decent wings, multiple flat screen TVs with all the NFL games. Pretty cool spot.

Ok
Review №164

Had a great time for nye with my fiancé, they played reggaeton for half the even tho, my only complaint lol

Na
Review №165

Excellent service, friendly atmosphere and good music to dance too.. Had a blast!

Ba
Review №166

Music was terrible on a Friday night. Dj knows how to make a crowd leave the dance floor bartenders were great.

he
Review №167

Place is great to go have fun the only problem some bartenders demanding tip cmon

My
Review №168

I was there on 6/10/21. It was boarded up and completely closed. Suggested edit on Google. Updates haven’t been posted yet.

Ke
Review №169

Great service great food great atmosphere this place rocks. I could not go to a better place. Just a great job

As
Review №170

Service was great and found was yummy. Stopped for a quick lunch and beer :) Atmosphere was cool.

Ke
Review №171

Fun, crowed place. Arrive early and you can play some pool. As people dont arrive until 11:30 pm

Ga
Review №172

Has a stage for live music. Plenty of pool tables to enjoy a game of pool. Staff is friendly.

PH
Review №173

This place is pretty awesome! Friendly staff, spacious bar and well established!

le
Review №174

The service food and the atmosphere was very good. I continue to go here when in town

De
Review №175

Went there for Paint Nite and had a lot of fun. food and drink were a little high. service was good.

Ga
Review №176

This place used to rock. Not so much now. Beers were ok and so was the food. Everything was just ok.

Ja
Review №177

My wife wouldnt let us hang out here because the staff isnt dressed appropriately. Butt hanging out their skirts. Bummer

Ni
Review №178

Parking can be a bit tight but people there were very nice. Good atmosphere inside.

Jo
Review №179

Came in for a couple of drinks. Five stars for the music + videos they had. Iron, Cult, Def Lepp. 👌

Ra
Review №180

Great atmosphere and amazing staff! Fantastic food as well as drinks!

88
Review №181

Staff is slow, and in three times visiting, waitresses have forgotten to get my order or acknowledge me twice

Te
Review №182

Gettin attitude from bartenders really kills this place, all I can say is if you dont like to make drinks then they need to leave they hurt the business

za
Review №183

Fun place, although I just had the food which was great. I was not able to drink.

He
Review №184

Only go on salsa wednesdays... Love DJ Quico. Great music great time. Weekends... Too crazy for me.

Ra
Review №185

Bad food and bad service. The manager was really rude as well. Terrible, even for a dive bar.

An
Review №186

Get the SF 7k IPA. Bartender was so nice and fun to talk too. Highly recommend.

Ad
Review №187

This was a GREAT experience!!!!!! Jason and Sarah took very good care of us!!!!!! Great restaurant, great food, great company! We will be back!!!

Au
Review №188

Love this place, the staff is friendly and they make awesome drinks!

Ni
Review №189

Loved the bands, the food and drinks, and the customer service. Had an amazing night.

TO
Review №190

. Not my type of place but if youre into overpriced drinks expensive food that is not great and girls in short skirts starving for tips this is your place

Do
Review №191

Friendly waitressas, decent food and good drinks. The outdoor patio is a huge bonus.

Li
Review №192

Great time but the bar staff has preferences when it comes to service

An
Review №193

Best time to go is Wednesday nights. Lots of great dancing!!! Salsa, Bachata, and Reggaton!!

St
Review №194

Great downtown establishment for sports, salsa dancing, and waitresses in skimpy school girl outfit s.

Ca
Review №195

I love their Wednesday nights here! Its popping and so much fun 🥰💕

Ju
Review №196

The library...... Well I dont think anyone goes here to read. I think the only studying is on the waitress. Beer was cold, food was tipical bar food.

Oc
Review №197

Bouncer checking IDs prior to entry is a creep. 😰

Ri
Review №198

Good food, great waitress staff, lunchtime not that crowded.

Mi
Review №199

I like the staff. The food was good. Dj Unscene is the best!!!

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199 Comments
3.6 Rating
  • Address:312 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, United States
  • Site:https://library-abq.com/
  • Phone:+1 505-242-2992
Categories
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:9 PM–2 AM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:9 PM–2 AM
  • Saturday:8 PM–2 AM
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Trendy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:No
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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