Library Lounge

The Library Lounge is fantastic for a mid-​to-​upper scale environment to enjoy some great drinks and food in. I enjoy coming for trivia, and we usually order a few pitchers, which are a good deal for groups. The staff is always polite and pretty quick to get orders, refill drinks, etc.

We frequent the Library Lounge for cocktails and trivia on Tuesday nights. We love this local hangout.
The Library Lounge is located in the historic Fairview Inn. I love the décor of the lounge, dark wood, lots of stacked books on shelves, and the tribute to all the Mississippi authors. The lounge/​seating areas are comfortable and cozy and can accommodate a date night or a round with friends. They also have outdoor seating under a beautiful old magnolia tree with hanging zig zagging café lights.
Like I mentioned above, we come here almost every Tuesday night for trivia which is a popular event at the lodge. It’s super fun and the winners get a giftcard to the Fairview Inn.
The waitstaff is extremely friendly and will help you pick out what you are looking for. They have an extensive list of wines and champagnes. You can do a flight which is awesome because they give you generous pours. They also have local beers on tap, a fun cocktail list, and a drink of the day.
As for the food, the Library Lounge is great for bar snacks. I have had the French fries and their chips and dip. I have also had the burger which was pretty good but not the best I’ve ever had. The menu is good, but not great, but you come here to enjoy a drink more than you would come here to eat.
Overall, I really enjoy the Library Lounge! It’s definitely a must do when passing through Jackson!

It is a little pricey for the cocktails you get. The atmosphere is amazing, but unfortunately it fills up pretty quickly and that can ruin the intimacy. The three stars is really an average of my experiences there, but if you catch it at the right time, it is easily four or five stars.
Stop here after work for a nice drink and you won’t regret it. The crowd is quiet then and you can unwind in a nice atmosphere.
Some people are into trivia here but for me that just ruins the experience. The server is way overworked then and you can’t actually enjoy the place itself.
Staff is amazing though! I do not think there is any bar with better staff in Jackson.

I think the Library Lounge is a great place to hangout and have a drink with your friends.
I usually go on Tuesdays when they have trivia. It starts at 7 so we get there to get a good seat at 6:30. There’s usually a pretty big crowd.
The bartenders are sweet and have helped us decide what drink we want.
The food is good too. I got a flatbread, can’t remember what was on it but I remember enjoying!
There is also out door seating!

The Library is expensive but it is a swanky experience. I love their trivia night. I love the atmosphere– very cultured with lots of books, leather chairs, and framed quotes from Mississippi authors. All the drinks are named after MS authors, which is cool. The drinks are really good and they do have a good deal on pitchers of beer, if you’re watching your budget. Definitely a fun place to go for good conversation with friends. Or for trivia. It’s a very nice place.

You could accuse me of being a bit partial to the Library Lounge since it’s just mere blocks from my house, but I swear I’d trek across town to hang out here. As much as I love a good rowdy, bro night at the crowded bar every now and then, most nights I just want to drink good cocktails, craft beers or a glass of wine with my friends in a place where we can hear ourselves talk and think.
For a chill, cool night, the Library Lounge is your place. The atmosphere is the best part– located inside the Fairview Inn’s library, you’ll sit in plush, comfy chairs surrounded by walls and walls of books, curated to be chock-​full of Mississippi authors. As a book nerd and recovering English major, this place is the dreamiest for me. I basically turn into Belle from Beauty and the Beast, grabbing books off the shelf and proclaiming, «This one’s my favorite!» (I’m only half joking, sorry.)
The service here is super friendly. It’s pretty small bar and sometimes it gets a little crowded (especially during trivia on Tuesday nights, which is super fun!) but the wait staff is always quick and very nice. The cocktails are delicious, and many of them are named after Mississippi writers or Jackson neighborhoods. I love the Eudora Welty!
They’ve also got one of the best deals in town on pitchers of beer, so it’s a great place to go with a group of friends. In the front room, there’s comfy chairs and a small bar. In the second room, you’ll find taller tables with bar stools as well as televisions where you can watch whatever game is on.
The patio here is truly one of the best in town. Enclosed by gorgeous magnolia trees, it’s scenic and serene with plenty of seating and lighting. On balmy summer nights, you really can’t beat it!

LOVE the Library Lounge! Such a unique atmosphere– no other place in Jackson like it. This place is all Mississippi themed and has original cocktails and the bartenders are fabulous! It is the perfect place to catch up with a friend or for a drink after work. Highly recommend to all!

Apparently our money and presence were not welcome here. My friends and I were in town celebrating a bachelorette weekend and heard great things about the Library Lounge. However, when we arrived around 10PM, we were told that they had just done last call and were already closed. The not-​so-​polite greeting without a salutation from the attendant seemed suspect because proceeded to his patio table to continue to entertain guests who were welcome. We were the only ones who weren’t seated or served while others had freshly poured drinks and continued to enjoy the indoor or patio seating. I suppose the overt stares from other patrons (who were exempt from the «closing» time) should have been our first red flag. As we filed out one by one with many onlookers but no acknowledgement, it was reminiscent of times when people of color (i.e., the entire bacholorette party) were denied service for one reason, and one reason only.

Went to the Library last night for the first time. What a fun experience. Great drinks (no mixes here all hand made), good appetizers, and a great setting. If you are looking for a cozy space to meet with a few friends this is the place!

First time a group went it was fabulous. Themed drinks are the novelty of the setting. It’s atmosphere of familiar faces and locals mixed with guests mingling. Nice service staff.
The third time for the same group was less novel and staff less helpful and not pleasant. Service is everything! Yes we will go again however to recommend probably not.