There’s no better way to spend the last of your autumn evenings than on a rooftop bar and luckily for us, Sydney is no stranger to some truly brilliant bars. A brand new rooftop bar in the city has now joined the elite club and it’s not your average watering hole. Primed atop the beautiful Mitchell Building in the State Library of NSW, the bar, fittingly named Library Bar, offers sprawling vistas and great vibes.
Library Bar, State Library of NSW
Open now, the Library Bar offers an old-world library atmosphere along with a cosy and intimate setting to help you unwind in style. As for decor, you can expect plush cocktail chairs, festoon lights, fine drinks, bar bites and banquette seating. You can also find small bar tables arranged around a baby grand piano which is also played every now and again.
The bar also allows a unique entry through giant 1930s timber arch doors, allowing people to walk through secret corners of the library before reaching the actual venue.
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet spoke about the much-loved venue and how it would be imperative in drawing people to that part of the city.
“The spectacular view from the rooftop of the State Library has been hidden away for far too long and it is only fitting as we open up from the COVID-19 restrictions that this iconic location is celebrated,” he said.
The venue is also divided into three distinctive areas — the observation deck which lets you enjoy all the glittering views of the harbour, the spacious courtyard to soak up balmy summer sunsets and a cosy indoor seating area.
Escape the city bustle and enjoy a moment of relaxation at this modern-meets-historic offering.
Find more information about the Library Bar here.
The Library Bar is now open from Wednesday to Saturday, 4 pm – 10 pm.