The Library is one of downtown’s best kept secrets; tucked away on the mezzanine of the Public Theater.  The elegant restaurant and bar is named for the Astor Library, in a nod to both the United States’ first public library and the landmarked building that now houses the Public Theater.  This supper club acts as watering hole and backstage lounge to downtown characters, neighborhood dwellers, theater-goers, academics and artists alike.  You never know what stories will unfold over dinner and cocktails at the Library.

Our menu, created by Chefs Andrew Carmellini and Ricky Mungarary, is inspired by New York City: the richness of its local ingredients and the vitality of its downtown culture.  The Library offers bar snacks, shareable plates, sandwiches, entrees and desserts.

The emphasis on ingredients extends to our cocktail list: our cocktails are made with premium spirits and seasonal, house-made mixers. We also serve wine and craft beer, from an accessible collection of foreign and domestic labels.   

During the run of The Harder They Come, we are partnering with Miss Lily's to feature their world famous jerk chicken and old fashioned banana pudding on our menu! Sip on our tropically inspired classic 1970s Jungle Bird cocktail to top off the experience.

To purchase a gift certificate for The Library, please click here.

The Library opens at 5PM and the kitchen closes at approximately midnight. Some evenings may not be available due to private events.