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The Library Bar at State Library of New South Wales


The Library Bar is located on the rooftop of the historic Mitchell Building and features unique views across to the Harbour and city skyline. The Library Bar is available for private hire outside of opening hours. Venue hire includes café style furniture, sound system and microphone.

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Room Layouts & Capacity

Theatre120
Standing120

Amenities & Extras

$= Additional Cost

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Speakers

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Natural light
Restroom

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Firoz Alam

August 21, 2024

The State Library of New South Wales, situated in Sydney, stands as a cultural beacon, enriching knowledge and preserving heritage. Established in 1826, it holds a vast collection of books, manuscripts, artworks, and historical documents, making it a significant repository of Australian and international history. Feels like this place is an underrated museum!! They have amazing exhibitions and collections! While I absolutely enjoyed my visit in peace and quiet, I wish more people would come and appreciate the hard work! With its majestic Mitchell Library, diverse exhibitions, and commitment to education, the State Library serves as a dynamic space for research, learning, and the celebration of literature and culture, inviting visitors to explore the wealth of information that spans centuries within its historic walls!

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Ricardo

August 12, 2024

If you enjoy reading or just a quiet place to enjoy a coffee and many artifacts of history, this library has it all. The architecture is beautiful and there’s a cafe with tea, coffee, baked goods and snacks. The Shakespeare room is really interesting. Very grounding and has many good books to glance into.

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Victor Wang

August 4, 2024

Great spot if you want a quiet place to use Wi-Fi and study or relax in an environment with a big open space atrium with natural sky lights. They also had the Photos 1440 exhibition on display showing some of the most pivotal moments in modern history frozen in time with a beautifully timed and composed photograph. They also have a large collection of paintings that was cool to review. A massive gift shop as well.

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SB Jan

September 23, 2024

Majestic architecture. I am well impressed by the function of the library. Not only is it a library but also a great museum and exhibition center. The best library that I have visited to date. Highly recommended 👍🏻

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Melissa Messenger

July 2, 2024

Omg. This is heaven. Rich in history, gorgeous architecture and so many books of importance! Upstairs there is a permanent art gallery which is outstanding. Well worth a visit if you love books, art and history.


Venue Hours

Monday06:00am-Midnight
Tuesday06:00am-Midnight
Wednesday06:00am-02:00pm
Thursday06:00am-02:00pm
Friday06:00am-02:00pm
Saturday06:00am-02:00pm
Sunday06:00am-Midnight
Pricing Price on request

Event Types

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