The Library Bar - Arlington Hotel

3.5

33 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Dining Bar

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2 people

3 Jan 2025

19:00

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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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
Website
http://arlingtonhotel.ca/
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.

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

Valentine's Dinner
CA$70.00 per person
Multiple dates available
We invite you to enjoy Valentine's Day at the historic and romantic Library Bar on February 14th, from 4-9pm! Enjoy a 3 course dinner for two, served with a complimentary delicious glass of bubbly upon arrival for each guest and complemented with beautiful live music throughout the night. Space is limited - we look forward to celebrating with you!

Spinach + Artichoke DipCA$18.00
Heavenly mix of parmesan, cream cheese, spinach and artichoke hearts served with fried pita chips
Queso + ChipsCA$18.00
A mildly spiced blend of aged cheddar and jalapenos served with tortilla chips
Fried CalamariCA$19.00
Lightly dusted, fried to golden perfection and served with both lemon garlic + chipotle aiolis
Fries "Supremier"CA$19.00
Our classic fries smothered in vegan chili, queso cheese sauce, lime crema, pico de gallo
Charcuterir for twoCA$25.00
cured meats, cheeses, pickles, garlic crostini

Tacos

three of the same

Beef BarbacoaCA$18.00
cheddar, pico de gallo, avocado, lime crema
Chicken BarbacoaCA$18.00
cheddar, pico de gallo, avocado, lime crema
FishCA$18.00
cod, slaw, pico de gallo, avocado, lemon aioli
Cholula battered caulifowerCA$18.00
Shedded cheddar, pico de gallo, avocado, lime crema

Sun's Out, Buns out

Grilled Chorizo + SofritoCA$18.00
mildly spiced chorizo sausage on a bun topped with a with of suteed sweet peppers, onions and garlic
Jumbo SliderCA$19.00
Yup its a burger - onion, bread + butter pickels, and mayo on a toasted brioche bun
Grilled HalloumiCA$19.00
with ajvar, tapenade, and pea sprouts on toasted ciabatta
Killer Grilled CheeseCA$18.00
smoked cheddar and mozzarella on garlic and parmesan-crusted sourdough
The Italian HeroCA$19.00
procutto, sappressata, genoa salami, provolone, tomato, and fresh basil on a toasted ciabatta bun

What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.5

3.5 based on all time ratings

3.3Food
4.2Service
3.8Ambience
3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

33 Reviews

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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 on 22 December 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

3 Jan 2025

19:00

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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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

Website
http://arlingtonhotel.ca/
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.

The Library Bar - Arlington Hotel

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Valentine's Dinner

Small Plates

Classic FriesCA$8.00

Vegan ChiliCA$9.00

Polenta Fries

Asiago Truffle FriesCA$15.00

Salad & Soup

Classic CaesarCA$14.00

Artisan Green SaladCA$13.00

Dips & Bites

Spinach + Artichoke DipCA$18.00

Queso + ChipsCA$18.00

Fried CalamariCA$19.00

Fries "Supremier"CA$19.00

Charcuterir for twoCA$25.00

Tacos

Beef BarbacoaCA$18.00

Chicken BarbacoaCA$18.00

FishCA$18.00

Cholula battered caulifowerCA$18.00

Sun's Out, Buns out

Grilled Chorizo + SofritoCA$18.00

Jumbo SliderCA$19.00

Grilled HalloumiCA$19.00

Killer Grilled CheeseCA$18.00

The Italian HeroCA$19.00

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