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The Library Champagne Bar, Manchester, ENG

The Library Champagne Bar

4.6
4.6
133 Reviews
£25 and under
European

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
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Welcome to a secluded setting surrounded by beautiful books and original art in the heart of Manchester. Somewhere to relax and sip Champagne; enjoy charcuterie, artisan cheese and à la carte classics, or a place to savour one of Manchester’s best afternoon teas, freshly prepared in-house by The Library’s pâtissiers. The Library has also curated a collection of cocktails on the subjects of art, fashion and culture inspired by the handbound books of Assouline, the iconic French publishing house.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Manchester
  • Cross street
    Southmill St, Manchester
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    St Peter Square Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 25% Off Afternoon Tea

    £29.25 - £38.25 per person

    Jan 2, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
    The Library Champagne Bar is a modern, relaxed setting to enjoy one of Manchester’s best afternoon teas. This season’s menu features scones, sandwiches, and cakes inspired by winter, like honey pear with star anise Dulcey petit gâteau and gianduja mousse with coconut joconde. To accompany, enjoy a coveted selection of 17 fine loose leaf teas and optional bubbles. • Traditional Afternoon Tea £39pp • Champagne Afternoon Tea £49pp • Rosé Champagne Afternoon Tea £51pp Enjoy 25% off a traditional, vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free afternoon tea (prices shown exclude discount).
  • 25% Off Festive Afternoon Tea

    £29.25 per person

    Nov 14, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    Join us over the festive season at The Library Champagne Bar for delicious tiers of scones, sandwiches and Christmas-inspired cakes, such as a chocolate and cranberry yule log with gingerbread cookies, and a raspberry and pistachio Christmas tree. To accompany, choose from a coveted selection of 17 fine loose leaf teas, as well as an optional glass of bubbles. • Champagne Afternoon Tea £49pp • Rosé Champagne Afternoon Tea £51pp We offer traditional, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free festive afternoon tea menus. We are currently offering 25% off afternoon tea on Thursdays and Fridays.
  • Festive Afternoon Tea

    £39.00 per person

    Nov 14, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    Join us over the festive season at The Library Champagne Bar for delicious tiers of scones, sandwiches and Christmas-inspired cakes, such as a chocolate and cranberry yule log with gingerbread cookies, and a raspberry and pistachio Christmas tree. To accompany, choose from a coveted selection of 17 fine loose leaf teas, as well as an optional glass of bubbles. • Champagne Afternoon Tea £49pp • Rosé Champagne Afternoon Tea £51pp We offer traditional, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free festive afternoon tea menus.

What 133 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Library Champagne Bar offers a delightful afternoon tea experience with "absolutely amazing" service and a "relaxing and welcoming" atmosphere. Guests praise the attentive staff, who are accommodating to dietary needs and make every visit memorable. Enjoy an exquisite selection of champagne and treats in this "gorgeous setting."

133 Reviews
  1. Carol

    Manchester

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely afternoon mum’s treat member of staff ruined it asking loudly had we paid our bill in front of everyone embarrassing us we had paid the bill 20 minutes before won’t be going again
    The Library Champagne BarResponded on December 4, 2024
    Dear Carol, We truly regret to hear about the incident you experienced. At The Library Champagne Bar, we pride ourselves on providing a courteous and respectful service to all our esteemed guests. We will take your feedback into serious consideration to ensure such situations are avoided in the future. We sincerely hope that you might reconsider and give us another opportunity to deliver the exceptional experience that The Library Champagne Bar is known for. Kind Regards, Domenico Raimondi General Manager

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  2. Linda

    Cheshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time. Nothing was too much trouble. The staff and chef coped really well with my husbands allergy. Champagne was excellent and the cakes were particularly pretty. The staff were very attentive and pleasant
    The Library Champagne BarResponded on November 8, 2024
    Dear Linda, We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely time at The Library Champagne Bar. Your kind words about our staff's attentiveness and our chef's accommodation for your husband's allergy are greatly appreciated. We're thrilled that you also enjoyed our champagne and cakes. We look forward to your next visit. Warm Regards, Domenico Raimondi General Manager

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  3. Dawn

    Manchester

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful afternoon tea in a gorgeous setting. Service impeccable Food absolutely gorgeous, beautiful home made patisserie's would highly recommend. I personally would have preferred a more savoury option with the afternoon tea, but if you have a sweet tooth this is definitely for you. Catered for my gluten free friend perfectly she was presented with her own display which she advised was the best afternoon tea she had ever tasted. Nice quiet setting, price reasonable would highly recommend.
    The Library Champagne BarResponded on November 5, 2024
    Dear Dawn, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful afternoon tea and our homemade pastries in our gorgeous setting. We're delighted that our team could accommodate your gluten-free friend and that she had a wonderful experience. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to your return visit to The Library Champagne Bar. Warm Regards, Domenico Raimondi General Manager

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  4. Samantha

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What can I say but absolutely outstanding from the moment we arrived for our afternoon tea to the time we left. The service we received was amazing and my friends commented how attentive the team were. The new menu did not disappoint, the cakes and sandwiches were delicious. I’m looking forward to my next visit and have highly recommended the Library bar to some more of my friends . I Will definitely be going back.
    The Library Champagne BarResponded on October 8, 2024
    Dear Samantha, We are truly delighted to read your outstanding review and private note. It brings us immense joy knowing that our team's attentiveness, the new menu, and the afternoon tea met your expectations. Your kind words will be relayed to our chef. We eagerly anticipate your next visit and are grateful for your recommendations. Warm Regards, Domenico Raimondi General Manager

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  5. Joanne

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the Traditional afternoon tea as a birthday treat for my friend, brought her a plate at the end with 2 little sweet treats and Happy Birthday written in chocolate sauce - nice gesture Service was excellent,.would highly recommend
    The Library Champagne BarResponded on September 24, 2024
    Dear Joanne, We're delighted to hear that you and your friend had an excellent experience with our traditional afternoon tea. It's wonderful to know that our birthday gesture added a special touch to your visit. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm Regards, Domenico Raimondi General Manager

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  6. Bethany

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a lovely champagne afternoon tea. Delicious food and lovely staff, highly recommend.
    The Library Champagne BarResponded on August 28, 2024
    Dear Bethany, Thank you for your recommendation and for sharing your delightful experience. We are thrilled that you enjoyed our Champagne afternoon tea and found our staff lovely. We eagerly look forward to your next visit. Warm Regards, Domenico Raimondi General Manager

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  7. Julie

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent afternoon tea and service. Highly recommended- don’t miss out!
    The Library Champagne BarResponded on August 13, 2024
    Dear Julie, Your commendation of our afternoon tea and service is truly appreciated. It pleases us to know that your time with us was enjoyable and that you recommend others not to miss out. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delightful afternoon tea or perhaps to experience our other culinary offerings. Warm Regards, Domenico Raimondi General Manager

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What can I say, other than absolutely amazing, from the start to finis. The staff were so attentive and welcoming. The service was fantastic. This is the second time that I have had the pleasure of enjoying an afternoon tea here. The staff even remembered my last visit when I mentioned a particular tea that I had. He could remember it in an instant. The afternoon tea was delightful and my friend who has never been before enjoyed it thoroughly, she was even surprised with the additional birthday treat that she received. They did not rush us to eat and let us take our time and enjoy the ambience of the afternoon. I had left an item behind in the restaurant and they kept it secure until I returned, which I was very grateful for.
    The Library Champagne BarResponded on July 30, 2024
    Dear Valued Guest, We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience at our Library Champagne bar. It's wonderful that our attentive staff and fantastic service made a lasting impression on you and your friend. Your kind words regarding the afternoon tea and the birthday treat are greatly appreciated. We're also glad we could help with your misplaced item. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful visit. Warm Regards, Domenico Raimondi General Manager

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  9. LeanneG

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can not recommend this afternoon tea enough. Venue and general atmosphere is so relaxing and welcoming. Staff were so friendly and accommodating. We had someone in our party with an allergy, and they checked up on it several times. Nothing was too much trouble. Afternoon tea was delicious, food fresh and tasty and plenty of variety. Will definitely be back to visit soon.
    The Library Champagne BarResponded on July 16, 2024
    Dear LeanneG, We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful afternoon tea experience at our venue. Your kind words about our relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food are greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm Regards, Domenico Raimondi General Manager

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely relaxing room, service fabulous, meal just what we needed, very tasty, lovely champagne.
    The Library Champagne BarResponded on July 9, 2024
    Dear Reviewer, We're overjoyed to hear that you had a fabulous experience at our bar. Your kind words about our relaxing atmosphere, service, food, and champagne are greatly appreciated. We strive to provide the best experience possible for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm Regards, Domenico Raimondi General Manager

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FAQs

The Library Champagne Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Library Champagne Bar

Free Trade Hall, Peter Street, Manchester, ENG M2 5GP

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Southmill St, Manchester
  • Neighborhood
    Manchester
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sat, Sun 10:30 am–11:30 pm Tue, Wed 10:30 am–5:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–5:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    St Peter Square Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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