I love the ambiance, food and of course the drinks here! I’m not a huge drinker but I love their cocktails and the menu themes. The complimentary nut mix is really tasty and I love to get the cheese board. Jazz nights are really nice and I always feel comfortable here going solo and sitting at the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Spencer S.
Great tiny bar tucked away in The Rittenhouse Hotel. Friendly, knowledgeable bartenders serving excellent cocktails with top notch liquor. Drinks were kind of expensive ($22/23 cocktails, some pours were much more), but it went with the atmosphere. They have a small food menu if you're looking for fill. Looked good, but I didn't order anything Ordered The Castle of Love tequila cocktail and a couple pours of the Makers Mark Rittenhouse bourbon. It was excellent. In house barrel Will be back!
Rick Ross
Excellent cocktails, often hard to find. Great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 6 Cheese Plate
Bolade Ibine
Lovely
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: 6 Cheese Plate
Joseph
A must visit stop if you value your date working out lol.seriously,the food was great and the atmosphere was inviting,comfortable,clean,and even took my service dog in with no hesitation which I appreciated.Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to access the inside of the bar from the outside,also they have a very open seating arrangement in the outer part of the bar as you enter the place.
Terrible service, mediocre drinks, hotel prices : what could go wrong? Twice I've been to The Library, and twice I've been hassled about where and how to take a seat. The first time, I was told I couldn't sit in a chair without having a companion occupy the other seat (he was running late). The second time, our group of three was told we couldn't stand in a corner that was designated for two. Waiters and bartenders take no pride in their work and are aloof and rude. Drinks are like those on an airplane. Too bad The Rittenhouse lets this pass.
Aigerim Madakimova
This is my one of favorite bar in Philadelphia, it has live music, nice cocktail. I like dark knight a lot, I was a little bit unsure about the color, and the glass they poured in, but it taste very sweet and easy to drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William F.
My date ordered a Marg, then I ordered a non-alcoholic drink. They served me the marg and tried to pass it off as the non-alcoholic drink. Service was terrible. They charged me $27 for a marg when they messed up the order.,
Lovepreet Aujla
This is one of my favorite high-end bars in Philadelphia. The atmosphere is dark and intimate. The menu is light and curated. The service is excellent. The drinks are great as well -- I particularly stick to the whisky based recipes. There is room for improvement though. I'd expect an Old Fashioned that costs over $20 to come with one solid, clear cube of ice -- not bar ice. I'd also like it if the glasses were chilled. Those are the fine details that make the premium price tag for a cocktail well worth it.Still, this is a reliable bar to have a nice nightcap -- whether you're on a date, with friends or family, or just want to drop in for a drink and enjoy the cozy atmosphere.
The cocktails at this establishment are delicious, and the selection here is quite large. The mixologists are very patient, so take the time to ask for recommendations that match your preferences. I highly recommend this place!
Roddy Bernard
: If you have ever wanted to feel classy and sophisticated, this bar is the place! However, it’s a small space so not great for large groups.Service: 0.5/1: staff was nice and professional, but service was slow for such a small bar (we waited like 20-25 mins after we ordered to get 2 drinks and that was after we waited 15-20 mins for the waitress)Price: 0.5/1: it’s Expensive. Drinks are $22-$25!: We had the RH and the Lantern’s light. Both were amazingly well-balanced delicious cocktails! We also had the crème brûlée, which was just ok. But let’s face it you go to this place for drinks!: If you want to have a well made cocktail in a classy atmosphere, then you have to come here! Just be prepared to pay extra.
Nikki K.
Cute location and tucked into a corner of a nice hotel in rittenhouse park, however is still a hotel bar so prices reflect relatively expensive cocktails ($22-25+). Cocktails were a fun variety and came with complimentary olives and nuts. Was a touch disappointed when asking the bartender for a dealers choice (asked for gin + refreshing - brought out a gin sour). Was also disappointed in the restrictions, we were sitting at a corner table and they refused to allow 5 individuals to sit around the table and when we asked if 2 of us could move to the neighboring table, they were adamant it was only for 2 (although there was already 1 person sitting alone at a table and it was empty on a Monday night). Overall would recommend if you're looking for expensive cocktails, lacking uniqueness.
Brendan Luu
Place has worst service. Talk about judging a book by its cover. For the fake who try to hard. Drinks are mediocre.
I love the ambiance, food and of course the drinks here! I’m not a huge drinker but I love their cocktails and the menu themes. The complimentary nut mix is really tasty and I love to get the cheese board. Jazz nights are really nice and I always feel comfortable here going solo and sitting at the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great tiny bar tucked away in The Rittenhouse Hotel. Friendly, knowledgeable bartenders serving excellent cocktails with top notch liquor. Drinks were kind of expensive ($22/23 cocktails, some pours were much more), but it went with the atmosphere. They have a small food menu if you're looking for fill. Looked good, but I didn't order anything Ordered The Castle of Love tequila cocktail and a couple pours of the Makers Mark Rittenhouse bourbon. It was excellent. In house barrel Will be back!
Excellent cocktails, often hard to find. Great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 6 Cheese Plate
Lovely
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: 6 Cheese Plate
A must visit stop if you value your date working out lol.seriously,the food was great and the atmosphere was inviting,comfortable,clean,and even took my service dog in with no hesitation which I appreciated.Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to access the inside of the bar from the outside,also they have a very open seating arrangement in the outer part of the bar as you enter the place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 6 Cheese Plate, Cocktail Olives
Drinks were excellent and the ambience is really
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Terrible service, mediocre drinks, hotel prices : what could go wrong? Twice I've been to The Library, and twice I've been hassled about where and how to take a seat. The first time, I was told I couldn't sit in a chair without having a companion occupy the other seat (he was running late). The second time, our group of three was told we couldn't stand in a corner that was designated for two. Waiters and bartenders take no pride in their work and are aloof and rude. Drinks are like those on an airplane. Too bad The Rittenhouse lets this pass.
This is my one of favorite bar in Philadelphia, it has live music, nice cocktail. I like dark knight a lot, I was a little bit unsure about the color, and the glass they poured in, but it taste very sweet and easy to drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My date ordered a Marg, then I ordered a non-alcoholic drink. They served me the marg and tried to pass it off as the non-alcoholic drink. Service was terrible. They charged me $27 for a marg when they messed up the order.,
This is one of my favorite high-end bars in Philadelphia. The atmosphere is dark and intimate. The menu is light and curated. The service is excellent. The drinks are great as well -- I particularly stick to the whisky based recipes. There is room for improvement though. I'd expect an Old Fashioned that costs over $20 to come with one solid, clear cube of ice -- not bar ice. I'd also like it if the glasses were chilled. Those are the fine details that make the premium price tag for a cocktail well worth it.Still, this is a reliable bar to have a nice nightcap -- whether you're on a date, with friends or family, or just want to drop in for a drink and enjoy the cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
The atmosphere was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The cocktails at this establishment are delicious, and the selection here is quite large. The mixologists are very patient, so take the time to ask for recommendations that match your preferences. I highly recommend this place!
: If you have ever wanted to feel classy and sophisticated, this bar is the place! However, it’s a small space so not great for large groups.Service: 0.5/1: staff was nice and professional, but service was slow for such a small bar (we waited like 20-25 mins after we ordered to get 2 drinks and that was after we waited 15-20 mins for the waitress)Price: 0.5/1: it’s Expensive. Drinks are $22-$25!: We had the RH and the Lantern’s light. Both were amazingly well-balanced delicious cocktails! We also had the crème brûlée, which was just ok. But let’s face it you go to this place for drinks!: If you want to have a well made cocktail in a classy atmosphere, then you have to come here! Just be prepared to pay extra.
Cute location and tucked into a corner of a nice hotel in rittenhouse park, however is still a hotel bar so prices reflect relatively expensive cocktails ($22-25+). Cocktails were a fun variety and came with complimentary olives and nuts. Was a touch disappointed when asking the bartender for a dealers choice (asked for gin + refreshing - brought out a gin sour). Was also disappointed in the restrictions, we were sitting at a corner table and they refused to allow 5 individuals to sit around the table and when we asked if 2 of us could move to the neighboring table, they were adamant it was only for 2 (although there was already 1 person sitting alone at a table and it was empty on a Monday night). Overall would recommend if you're looking for expensive cocktails, lacking uniqueness.
Place has worst service. Talk about judging a book by its cover. For the fake who try to hard. Drinks are mediocre.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1