The Dunnkirk Library

No food other than bar popcorn, which is still fun to snack on. Drinks are spendy, but amazing and you're paying for the chill atmosphere.

Amazing!

The drinks are always expertly made to order, and they are happy to make any substitutions you can think of. Prices are fair for the experience and expertise that each librarian brings to Library.

The Library truly transports you to a special cocktail experience! We have been to speakeasy-style cocktail centric spots like The Patterson House in Nashville, and we felt this place was on par with that level of quality. The cocktails (and mocktails) were top notch and the mixologists provide the showmanship you’d expect as you watch them mix and muddle. You would never know you were ensconced in a rowdy college bar outside the walls. Despite the time limit per reservation, we never felt rushed and nobody even nudged us about it. We just soaked it up! There were so many cocktails I want to try, so we will definitely be back. I had the complimentary mocktail (so yummy), the seasonal Winter Cosmopolitan, and the No-jito (NA) which tasted like the real thing sans buzz. Husband had two different Old Fashioneds. Loved them all.

While the drinks are expensive, the ambience and service are excellent as is the selection. We tried six different drinks, and all were exquisite. When we exited into the noise of the upstairs pub we felt we had been transported for the last two hours.

Kid-friendliness: No

Really fun and interesting place. I’m not a big drinker, but I enjoyed the maple old-fashioned. Great atmosphere and staff but difficult to get into.

We always enjoy the cocktails and the relaxed environment when we visit the library. The staff is incredibly helpful with recommendations.

Went here for the first time this week for a 90 minute reservation starting at 5:30pm. The experience starts with the entry to the bar; our host Karthik showed me into the book decorated vestry using his entry card; he then explained the speakeasy rules. The venue itself is super cosy, only seating about 20 people; the two bartenders Jake and Heather had to work hard to create and present their concoctions as the venue filled up. I started with an all spice Rum drink and finished up just before 7 with a custom Zombie - I swapped light rum for Cachaca which they were happy to do. A great and unique Bloomington experience - highly recommended!

Been there multiple times, always had fabulous service and drinks from all the bartenders. Sometimes I don’t know what I want and they’ll make me a custom drink, but the Peach Cobbler is always a good choice.