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5.05(232 reviews)
Ranked
#16
of 3493 restaurants
in Manchester
A perfect special occasion
52026-08-14
Delightful.place, yummy food and very good champagne. This was a special occasion-60 years of friendship. The staff were outstanding. Thak you Demi Said Jaya Patrycya. You made a special occasion perfect
Mary573

The best champagne afternoon tea in Manchester

Welcome to a secluded setting surrounded by beautiful books and original art in the heart of Manchester. Somewhere to relax and sip Champagne; enjoy charcuterie, artisan cheese and à la carte classics, or a place to savour one of Manchester's best afternoon teas, freshly prepared in-house by The Library's pâtissiers.

The Library has also curated a collection of cocktails on the subjects of art, fashion and culture inspired by the handbound books of Assouline, the iconic French publishing house.

This season, our pâtissiers have written their own chapter: Ashish Wagh was crowned champion of Bake Off: The Professionals, Series 11.

Christmas Day

Settle into a no-fuss festive season at The Library Champagne Bar, complete with a full à la carte menu and nowhere in particular needed to be. Start light with a seared tuna niçoise salad or burrata with Seville orange and mānuka honey, drift into crispy-skinned seabass with San Marzano tomatoes and olives, or a 251g rib-eye with peppercorn sauce, and finish with a warm chocolate dome and black cardamom ice cream. Pair it all with a sparkling glass of Champagne from The Library's own cellar, or a signature cocktail inspired by Assouline's handbound books, the kind of serve that's as much a conversation piece as it is a drink. 
 
Served:
À la carte Menu | 3pm – 11pm 

The Library Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea at The Library Champagne Bar is a luxury ritual worth making time for, freshly prepared in-house by The Library's own pâtissiers. A seasonal set of finger sandwiches arrives first, delicate smoked salmon and Amalfi lemon cream cheese, or slow-cooked smoked BBQ beef, followed by warm buttermilk scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry preserve, and a handcrafted selection of pâtisseries served fresh from the trolley. Newby Teas, the world's most awarded luxury tea brand, rounds it all out, with a chilled glass of Champagne to complement for anyone who'd like to tip the afternoon into something a little more festive. 
 
Served:
Thursday to Sunday, 12pm -4pm

From:
£39 per person