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Discover a fusion of traditional and modern flavors at The Library, a small and intimate restaurant located in Birdhaven, Johannesburg.

Each year, our food club will transform it’s offering, introducing new culinary experiences. This year we are celebrating the vibrant flavours of Mexican cuisine—a rich tapestry woven from centuries of history and cultural influences.

Reviews (116)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.3
Value 4.2
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.7
  • Arthur M. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Brandon S. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 27 Apr 25
    Sensational all over experience

  • Dominique B. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 26 Apr 25
    The ambience is lovely and the food is unique and tasty. The vegetarian and vegan options were great!

  • Candice d. Dined: 6 days ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 26 Apr 25
    Nice variety of dishes available - pork belly was delicious as was the chorizo starter. The guacamole made at the table was sublime. Avoid the sweetcorn churros as a side dish. Cocktails need a little more oomph - the mule tasted like a tall glass of ginger beer. But overall was a pleasant experience.

  • HILLION M. Dined: 1 week ago
    1.5
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 22 Apr 25
    Absolutely Not Worth It – Chaotic, Rushed, and Uncaring After waiting months to finally try this place, we walked out angry and disappointed. I clearly noted it was a birthday celebration when booking — yet not a single gesture, no acknowledgment, nothing. What’s the point of asking if you’re going to ignore it? The food was average at best, but what really ruined the night was how rushed and careless the service was. At 9pm we were told the kitchen was closing, by 10pm they were literally cashing up around us and the staff were clearly ready to go home. It felt like we were in their way, not like paying guests. The whole vibe was chaotic, loud, and completely unprofessional. This is not the experience they sell online. Never again.

    The Library Food Club responded on Wed 23 Apr 25:
    Dear Hillion We're so sorry to hear we didn't meet your expectations. The kitchen closes at 10PM but the last order for mains is 9:30PM Can you please provide the dishes you ordered? This information will help us investigate the matter further and take corrective action. Regards, The Library Food Club

  • Erine H. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Amy D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 21 Apr 25
    Exceptional evening from start to finish. Highly recommend

    The Library Food Club responded on Tue 22 Apr 25:
    Hi Amy Thank you so much for the 5 star review!! We hope to see you again for our new menu Warm Regards, The Library Food Club

  • Nobatembu M. Dined: 1 week ago
    2.8
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 20 Apr 25
    The Library Food Club concept is a great one, the venue is very unique and the ambience is great for a quiet night out. Except for the complimentary guacamole, unfortunately the food is terrible, poorly executed and lacks flavour. They genuinely need to get someone else into the kitchen to cook and plate the food. Very bland steak, tasteless pork belly that was thrown onto a plate of unseasoned koo baked beans, kidney beans tasted like they were straight out of the can and warmed in the microwave, no taste whatsoever with fried bacon on top, really disappointed with the food experience, this was not an authentic Mexican culinary experience we were expecting, noting at the end the cost for two people excluding tip was R1165. I won’t be coming back and would not recommend.

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  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday 18h00 - 00h00
  • Thursday 18h00 - 00h00
  • Friday 18h00 - 00h00
  • Saturday 18h00 - 00h00
  • Sunday 18h00 - 00h00