The Library
📍 16 Market St, Malton YO17 7LY, UK
About The Library
The Library is a unique and highly-rated bar nestled on Market Street in the charming market town of Malton. With an exceptional Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from numerous positive reviews, it's celebrated for its distinctive atmosphere and quality offerings. Guests often describe it as a 'quaint little hideaway' with a captivating, speakeasy-style ambience that adds to its allure as a cherished local secret.
Specialising in an impressive array of whiskies, The Library boasts a very good and extensive selection that delights connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are consistently praised for their expertise, helping visitors navigate the vast choice and ensuring a memorable experience. This hidden gem provides a relaxed and welcoming environment perfect for unwinding.
Visiting Information
The Library is open Wednesday to Sunday, with varying hours to suit evening and weekend visits. Guests can enjoy its unique charm from 5:00 PM on Wednesday and Thursday, 2:00 PM on Friday and Sunday, and from 12:00 PM on Saturday. The bar accepts a variety of payment options, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments for convenience. Please note that wheelchair accessible parking is not available at this location.
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📍 16 Market St, Malton YO17 7LY, UK
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Showing 5 of 57 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 9 February 2026.
Stumbled into the whiskey shop for a “browse” and James happened to come through the secret door… well, it’d have been rude not to explore! What an amazing place (we didn’t do much reading tho ;-)
Quaint little hideaway . Very good selection of whiskey.
The Library is one of those places that's so good you have to carefully decide if you really want everyone else to know about it or should it just remain a closely guarded secret. The atmosphere is what I can imagine a Prohibition era speakeasy would have been and this is only enhanced by the need to know which book on the shelf will open the hidden front door! Once you make it inside the staff are amazing, both friendly and knowledgable about the wide range of quality drinks on offer. Along the back wall you'll notice neatly presented 'lockers' that are owned by a select few to store drinks bought from the equally excellent whisky shop downstairs and further enhancing the slightly illicit feel of the place. Needless to say I strongly recommend you take the time to check out The Library - just don't tell anyone else about it.
Fantastic recreation of a 1920s speakeasy. This “hidden bar” has a fantastic range of bourbon and whiskeys, ranging from £6.50 a shot to £150+ for some. They also have wines, beers and various gins. A real treat for any whiskey drinker.
Amazing selection of whisky. Great staff and lovely setting. If you are a whisky drinker and find yourself in the area definitely visit.