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The Library Bar - Arlington Hotel, Paris, ON

The Library Bar - Arlington Hotel

3.5
3.5
33 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Dining Bar

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2 people
21:30
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
The Library Bar’s timeless atmosphere is perfect for savouring artful cocktails and small plates while the conversation flows. Modelled after the bars in some of our favourite hotels, The Library Bar is the ideal backdrop for all of life’s special moments.

Our patio is a delightful space to enjoy food and drink alike. Due to the constant changes in weather, our patio is not reservable. If you are hoping for a patio table, please leave us a note and we will accommodate the best we can.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Dining Bar, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (226) 227-1767
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jeremy Barrett
  • Catering
    The Arlington provides services ranging from Weddings, Corporate events to celebrations.
  • Private party facilities
    The Arlington Hotel has space suited for groups of many sizes.We have the flexibility to provide events for 10 up to 120ppl. For more information, please call 226-227-1767.
  • Area
    Brantford
  • Cross Street
    106 Grand River Street North
  • Parking details
    Limited Space in the hotel's lot. There is lots of street parking.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea in Paris

    CA$35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Toast to the finer things in life! Indulge in our afternoon tea service complete with artisanal loose-leaf teas and a decadent three-tier platter adorned with scones, sweets, and sandwiches for only $35 per person. Bring the little ones along to enjoy our kid-friendly tea menu for only $19 per child 12 and under.
    Afternoon Tea in Paris photo

What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.5
3.5 based on all time ratings
  • 3.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

33 Reviews
  1. Kira

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved it. Tara was wonderful and the food and drink were delicious. The place is so cozy, we sat for a few hours just talking and enjoying ourselves and borrowed the trivial pursuit game!!! lol
    The Library Bar - Arlington HotelResponded 1 day ago
    Good afternoon Kira, Thanks so much for the fantastic feedback from your recent visit to the Library bar at the Arlington Hotel! We look forward to welcoming you back here in the new year. Warmest regards, Arlington Hotel & River's Edge Management Team

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  2. Courtney

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This used to be our go to spot. We were there at least once a week. When new ownership came in we hated it. The drinks were no good, the food took a dive but the pricing remained high. We thought maybe it was just because it was new ownership, growing pains etc and we have stayed away for quite a while. We tried it again this past weekend and I was so so disappointed. Everything felt like it was lazily thrown together, frozen food that should not have the price tag it did. The $25 charcuterie had 8 pieces of cheese that were each so small they don’t even file a cracker not to mention they were half hard from sitting out. The spinach dip was brown and tasted like a packaged spinach dip that was over cooked in a microwave. It’s honestly so gross and so disappointing. I miss the old Arlington the drinks, the amazing food and the people. Stay away, there far better restaurants in Paris

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  3. Sandra

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We started with a glass of Vineland Estates Rose and a recommended local beer. Both perfect with our food choices. We shared a caesar salad, then had sausage on a bun and calamari. Portions were substantial, fresh, and delicious. They were delivered in a timely manner. Our server seemed to working alone, both the bar and tables. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We were seated just before 7pm when the live music began. We were able to chat quietly through our meal and enjoy the tunes at the same time. We occupied our table for 3 hours and there was never a feeling of hurry up or you need to keep ordering through the entertainment. We left when the live music did. Thoroughy enjoyable evening.
    The Library Bar - Arlington HotelResponded on 10 December 2024
    Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  4. Lorri

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing, food was boring and unimaginative. Servers, although friendly, were not present, meaning, they came around only once to see if things were ok. The table was not set properly. Had to ask for sugar and cream, none on the table. Had to ask for hot water. No descriptions of what we had on the serving tray given. No warm food on the trays at all. Some sandwiches were crackers with a topping. Another sandwich was so small, less than a single bite. And ham so thin, it was tasteless. No decor in the space whatsoever. Fake flowers would even have been ok. Only one type of black tea available. Otherwise, herbals. All teas were packaged. This was not an experience I would repeat. Many other true high teas available in nearby towns.

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  5. Dale

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    To be fair, we were expecting the restaurant at the Arlington, which isn't there anymore. It's been replaced by the library bar. Food was very mediocre. Not bad, not good either. Menu us a bar menu - very limited. It's a nice place, but we were disappointed in the quality and the price, which didn't match. It was quite expensive for a mediocre meal.

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  6. Rachel

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice lunch, but amazing experience thanks to Ethan!

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  7. Kathryn

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a nice lunch for my mother and I. I found the drinks slightly lacking- there weren’t any options other than tea unless I wanted to pay for them. I am a very picky eater, and I always expect there will be things I don’t like, but my mom was quite happy with the variety of things served. Overall, not perfect, but very well done!

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  8. JG93

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great locations, great entertainment. A wonderful waitress and food although basic with a twist was good. Nice sitting on patio!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 July 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Not good to go there when a wedding having cocktail hour. Also menu changed and not as good as before. Fish tacos, fish ‘n chips, burger all removed. Need to keep some basic meals.

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  10. JHyum

    VIP

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 4 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the new menu! Fish tacos were very bland but my hubby’s chorizo dish was great!! Tons of flavour! Trivia night is always the best!!! Amazing servers!! Can’t wait to be back!

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FAQs

The Library Bar - Arlington Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (226) 227-1767.

The Library Bar - Arlington Hotel is rated 3.5 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Library Bar - Arlington Hotel

106 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON N3L 2M5

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    106 Grand River Street North
  • Area
    Brantford
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Dining Bar, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Limited Space in the hotel's lot. There is lots of street parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeremy Barrett
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (226) 227-1767
  • Catering
    The Arlington provides services ranging from Weddings, Corporate events to celebrations.
  • Private party facilities
    The Arlington Hotel has space suited for groups of many sizes.We have the flexibility to provide events for 10 up to 120ppl. For more information, please call 226-227-1767.
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