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The Library is where those in the know enjoy a quiet drink in our opulent 1920s inspired surroundings

29/05/2026

“𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄. 𝐒𝐎𝐈𝐋. 𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐓.”
On Sunday 31st May, something a little different arrives at 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚.
To celebrate the opening of 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒗𝒆, our new downstairs cocktail lounge hidden beneath the bookcase, we’ve joined forces with Witchmark Distillery for an evening dedicated to creativity, craftsmanship, and great drinks.
From 4pm, guests can explore the Witchmark range through guided tastings, enjoy a menu created exclusively for the occasion, and watch some of the South West’s finest bartenders compete in the Witchmark Cocktail Competition.
Inspired by Witchmark’s philosophy of Stone • Soil • Spirit, competitors will be challenged to create a drink that tells a story — of place, people, passion and purpose.
Expect exceptional cocktails, industry talent, great company and a few surprises along the way.
Whether you’re behind the bar, in the trade, or simply appreciate a well-made drink, this is one not to miss.
Doors Open — 4pm
Competition Begins — 6pm
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒗𝒆 at 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 , Bristol
𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗫. 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗬
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02/05/2026

“𝑩𝑬𝒀𝑶𝑵𝑫 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑩𝑶𝑶𝑲𝑪𝑨𝑺𝑬, 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑵𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻 𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑼𝑬𝑺.”
From this weekend, Fridays and Saturdays at The Library now extend downstairs into The Archive.
The same table service.The same cocktails.The same full menu.The same late-night atmosphere.
Guests entering through the hidden bookcase now have the option to be seated downstairs amongst, candlelight, dark wood and velvet — an intimate extension of The Library experience beneath the city.
Whether you join us upstairs or disappear into The Archive, the night remains unmistakably The Library.
Fridays & SaturdaysWalk-ins and bookings welcome.

04/03/2026

“𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐔𝐍.” — 𝐀𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐈𝐍
Recently at The Library we hosted the Don Papa MassKara Cocktail Competition with the wonderful team from Don Papa Rum.
Bartenders from across the city stepped behind the bar to showcase their creativity, bringing the colour, energy and spirit of the MassKara Festival to life in liquid form. The level of imagination, flavour and presentation on display was nothing short of exceptional.
A huge congratulations to all who took part — and a special round of applause to Meran Salem, one of our own from The Library, who took 1st place with an outstanding creation.
The celebration doesn’t end there.
To mark the occasion we’ll be running our special Don Papa cocktail menu for a little longer, so guests can enjoy the flavours and inspiration that made the evening so memorable.
Join us for a drink and experience a little of that festival spirit for yourself

07/02/2026

“𝐁𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐃, 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 & 𝐔𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄.”
THE LIBRARY BRISTOL PLAYS HOST TO A NIGHT OF COLOUR, CREATIVITY, AND CRAFT AS BRISTOL’S BARTENDING TALENT TAKES ON THE DON PAPA MASSKARA MIX-OFF.
INSPIRED BY THE MASSKARA FESTIVAL OF THE PHILIPPINES — A CELEBRATION ROOTED IN JOY, MUSIC, AND EXUBERANT COLOUR — BARTENDERS WILL EACH PRESENT AN ORIGINAL COCKTAIL BUILT AROUND DON PAPA MASSKARA RUM.
EXPECT BIG FLAVOURS, BOLD IDEAS, AND A ROOM FULL OF ENERGY.
📍 The Library
📅 THURSDAY 26TH FEBRUARY
🕔 DOORS OPEN 17:00 (WELCOME DRINK)
🍸 COMPETITION 18:00–20:00
AN EVENING OF RUM, IMAGINATION, AND FESTIVAL SPIRIT — ALL SERVED WITH A LITTLE THEATRICAL FLAIR

27/12/2025

“𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐄𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄.”
𝙽𝚎𝚠 𝚈𝚎𝚊𝚛’𝚜 𝙴𝚟𝚎 𝚊𝚝 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙻𝚒𝚋𝚛𝚊𝚛𝚢
This New Year’s Eve, step behind the bookcase and into an evening of quiet indulgence, candlelight and a refined alternative at The Library.
Whether you’re beginning your night in style or welcoming the final moments of the year with us, we’ve created a series of refined table experiences designed for unhurried conversation, exceptional drinks and a touch of theatre.
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EARLY EVENING | From 5:00PM
Perfect for pre-dinner drinks or an elegant start to your night before leaving for your final venue.
Welcome Mimosa – £10 per person
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LATE EVENING | FROM 9:00PM
Settle in as the night unfolds with extended table time, champagne, charcuterie boards and live close-up magic from 9:30pm.
Individual Packages
• Champagne & Charcuterie – £50 pp
• Champagne & Caviar – £85 pp
• Cheese & Spirits Pairing – £60 pp
Group Experiences (based on 4 Guests)
• Champagne, Charcuterie & Cheese – £200
• Champagne & Caviar Group Experience – £250
All packages include a welcome mimosa on arrival.
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✨ Whether you’re toasting early or counting down to midnight, The Library offers a refined relaxed alternative to the usual New Year’s Eve chaos.
Limited tables available — booking essential.
🔗 Reserve now via the link

17/12/2025

“𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐌, 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐈𝐓, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐋𝐘 𝐏𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃.”
As the festive season settles in, The Library opens its doors for a handful of carefully chosen evenings — inviting you to slow down, take a seat, and escape the rush of December.
Slip between the shelves for classic cocktails, low lighting, and long conversations that last well past the first pour. Whether it’s a quiet early-week drink or a late Saturday night, The Library is the place to see out the year in good company.
Festive opening times
Monday 22nd: 5–11
Tuesday 23rd: 5–11
Christmas Eve: Closed
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: Closed
Saturday 27th: 4–1am
Sunday 28th: 6–11
We look forward to welcoming you

03/12/2025

𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐍 — 𝐀 𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐒
𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝐓𝐇 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘
🍽️ 5-Course Tasting Dinner & 🥃 Whisky Pairing
Join us at The Library for an intimate celebration of The Macallan’s 200 years of mastery — an evening crafted for those who appreciate exceptional whisky, elegant dining, and stories told the way only The Macallan can.
This exclusive dinner will feature four exceptional expressions from The Macallan Double Cask and Harmony collections, concluding with the extraordinary Time & Space 200-year anniversary release — one of only 200 bottles in the world.
Guiding the evening will be The Macallan’s Brand Ambassador, Niamh Taylor, sharing insights into the distillery’s heritage, craftsmanship, and the artistry behind each pour.
Expect:
✨ A refined 5-course menu curated to complement each whisky
✨ Expert storytelling and guided tasting
✨ An atmosphere unlike any other in Bristol
✨ A chance to experience one of the rarest Macallan releases ever made
Whether you’re a whisky enthusiast, a collector, or simply looking for an unforgettable evening — this is a night that won’t return.
SATURDAY 20TH JANUARY
Arrival 6:50pm · Dinner Begins 7:00pm
Tickets available now at thelibrarybristol.com
Join us for an unforgettable start to the new year — a toast to 200 years of The Macallan.

22/10/2025

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐍
𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑
“𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐊𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄, 𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐓, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑.”
To honour two centuries of The Macallan,
The Archive invites you to an extraordinary evening
of whisky, gastronomy and storytelling.
Indulge in an exclusive five-course tasting dinner
featuring four exceptional whiskies from
The Macallan Double Cask Collection,
alongside the new Harmony Collection,
culminating in a once-in-a-lifetime tasting
of the TIME : SPACE 200 Year Anniversary Release —
a creation so rare that only 200 bottles exist worldwide.
Hosted by The Macallan Brand Ambassador, Niamh Taylor,
the evening will explore the distillery’s legacy —
from the sherry-seasoned oak casks of Speyside
to the visionary craftsmanship shaping its future.
Each course is designed to complement the distinct character
of every expression — a journey through heritage, innovation, and time itself.
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TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBER
THE ARCHIVE — 6–8 ST NICHOLAS STREET, BRISTOL
ARRIVAL FROM 6:30PM | DINNER SERVED 7:00PM
Limited seating available.
RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL
📞 0117 203 2650
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 THELIBRARYBRISTOL.COM/THE-MACALLAN-WHISKY-PAIRING-DINNER
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200 YEARS OF MASTERY. ONE LEGEND. THE MACALLAN.

18/10/2025

✨ 𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 ✨
Introducing THE HIKER — our entry for the Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week Competition 🥃
A cocktail inspired by the stillness of the Appalachian Mountains — where pine trees whisper, fruit hangs heavy on the branch, and every breath feels alive.
Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, apricot brandy, crisp apple, smoked rosemary, and plum bitters — a trail of warmth, smoke and stone-fruit sweetness that transports you to the heart of the forest. 🌲🍑🍏
Sip, breathe, wander — no boots required.
Available all week at The Library.

08/09/2025

📚✨ 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 ✨📚
𝗡𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗜 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
𝚆𝚎𝚍𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚍𝚊𝚢 𝟸𝟺𝚝𝚑 𝚂𝚎𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛 • 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙻𝚒𝚋𝚛𝚊𝚛𝚢, 𝙱𝚛𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚕
To celebrate Negroni Week, we’re shaking things up with a bartenders’ showdown like no other — hosted right here at The Library with the wonderful support of Cotswolds Distilleries!
Only 15 spots available — one bartender per venue to keep things diverse.
🎟 First come, first served!
📧 TO ENTER:
Email [email protected] with the subject “Negroni Comp” to secure your place.
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🥃 THE BRIEF

Craft a creative twist on a Negroni using 50ml of Cotswolds Gin, inspired by a character from your favourite book.
Bring your story to life in a glass! 📖✨
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🕰 EVENT SCHEDULE
• 4:00PM — Cotswolds Gin tasting with Rob Patchett (competitors only)
• 5:00PM — Doors open, complimentary House Twist Negroni for participants
£5 Negronis for all industry friends!
• 6:00PM – 10:00PM — The Competition begins
(30-minute break halfway through)
• 11:00PM — Service ends & winners announced
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⚖️ JUDGING CRITERIA
Your cocktail will be scored on:
• Taste & balance
• Creativity & story
• Presentation & style
Judges include Rob & Dean from Cotswolds — plus one special mystery guest! 👀
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💡 NOTE:
You’ll have 5 minutes to present two drinks while the next contestant sets up.
Gin provided courtesy of Cotswolds Distilleries.
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This is your chance to showcase your skill, storytelling, and flair in the heart of Bristol’s cocktail scene. 🥂
We can’t wait to see what you create!

Address

6-8 St. Nicholas Street
Bristol
BS11UQ

Opening Hours

Wednesday	5pm - 12am
Thursday	5pm - 12am
Friday	9am - 3pm
	4:30pm - 1am
Saturday	9am - 3pm
	4:30pm - 1am
Sunday	9am - 3pm
	5pm - 12pm

Telephone

+441173637949

Website

http://www.thelibrarybristol.com/

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