What People Are Saying About Library
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In Short – You won't find too many freshman in this long, narrow bar full of wooden tables and comfortable stools. Gone are the books, replaced with a university-sized selection of beer and liquor. On weekends, an older crowd of professionals or grad students can be found socializing and enjoying the live music. Maybe it's filling out a membership form that dissuades some undergrads--especially those with dubious IDs. During the week, though, it's not uncommon for the Library to host Greek events.
09/27/09
Good Place for Dancing
by azdang
I went to the Library on a Saturday night. It was my first time EVER out in Chapel Hill, and I had a lot of fun. They played great music, and I never once could stop dancing. We hung out with some really nice, fun people there and had a great time. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes to dance, but it's also good for those who like to chill out as they have places to sit and play pool, if you don't mind the loud music.
- Pros: Great music, fun people
05/18/09
Awesome Time
by 12456789
We celebrated my friend's birthday at The Library this past Saturday night and OH what a time!!!! We originally were going to another bar but when we heard the music, we had to check it out.....It was an awesome time! DJ Dre Vaughn kept the music fresh and stylin', people dancing, buying the birthday girl drinks (thanks BARTENDER!!), no snobs or jerks, awesome, cool place to get your dancing fix and parch your thirst, well will be returning :)
- Pros: Good music, good people, great staff, ect...
- Cons: drinks a bit pricey
04/10/09
Rough crowd, rude staff, worse drinks
by steeveo
I avoid The Library at all costs out of all places on Franklin Street . I've lived in Chapel Hill since I was a half year old and have been to every location on Franklin Street for almost 10 years. I have one friend who goes there to try to pick-up random strangers and he drags me there sometimes, and I usually end my night and go home rather than face the prospect of going inside The Library. I have been repeatedly (1) served drinks that are all cheap alcohol and no mix, (2) surrounded by a rough crowd trying to pick-up my friends on the sketchy dance floor, (3) overcharged for drinks (please watch your tab), and (4) treated so very rudely by the staff. The service is horribly slow; I remember actually timing the wait at 23 minutes just to get a Bud Light bottle. Ever had a taste of iced house vodka before? It is not good. They changed management recently and the current owner (or manager?) is highly unprofessional and has a temper; if you actually check your tab and see that you've been overcharged, don't even bother trying to dispute it. You'll be yelled at and thrown out; I've known at least two graduate students in professional schools who have gotten thrown out of the bar. There are too many other places on Franklin Street that define the Chapel Hill experience (and that have none of the above issues) to risk ruining your night by going to Library. Further, if you have an event you'd like to plan, good luck keeping a rough crowd out of the place so your guests can enjoy the event in peace. Check out Top of the Hill for drinks with class and taste, East End Martini Bar for three different bars in one (dance floor, Martini bar with live music, and pool tables), and PT's (dance floor, outdoor patio). I know several local promoters and event organizers who won't book events there for just the reasons I mentioned here. They prefer Tallula's and Mansion 462, which are just down the street, for a more open, clean, non-sketchy space with a better sound system, bigger dance floor, and most importantly a professional staff to work with. Also, note that the positive reviews are written by people with only one review, hmmm.
- Pros: None
- Cons: Rough crowd, rough staff, prepare to be overcharged
The Details on Library
When to Go:
Try to arrive before 11pm on Friday and Saturday nights, or you may face a wait to get inside.
Know Before You Go:
On weekends, you can enjoy live music--which sounds great in this long space full of acoustically-friendly wood. The bands tend to be more diverse than the classic rock played during the week. If you've moved beyond plastic cups, and don't need a bar with an upwardly mobile attitude--this may be worth some study time.
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