The Library Bar
Mitchell Library, 1 Shakespeare Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
ClosedToday Closed today · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A rooftop bar at Sydney’s State Library serving cocktails, wine, craft beers and grazing with Harbour and skyline views.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 16:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 16:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 16:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
The Library Bar is a rooftop drinks venue at the State Library of NSW in Sydney CBD, entered via Hospital Road. Its open-air setting sits above the city, with views across the Harbour and Sydney skyline. The location makes it a natural choice for sunset drinks with friends or an evening taking in the city from a different angle.
The offering centres on cocktails, wine, craft beers and grazing, with a focus on local drinks described as top-shelf. There are no named signature dishes or drinks listed, but the menu covers the essentials for a casual drink, a shared catch-up or a relaxed start to the night. The bar is open from 4pm until late, Wednesday to Saturday.
When the weather or occasion calls for something more contained, guests can move indoors for a more intimate atmosphere. That contrast between the open-air rooftop and the indoor space gives the venue some flexibility, whether you are meeting friends or looking for a quieter drink with a view. The bar also promotes live events, with details available through its Live @ the Bar listings. With a stated maximum capacity of 300, it can accommodate larger groups as well as smaller visits, subject to bookings and availability.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.3 from 449 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 71
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 80
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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