The Old Library
📍 Wrose Rd, Shipley BD18 1HX, UK
About The Old Library
The Old Library, nestled in Shipley, is a beloved local gem transformed into a highly-rated restaurant and tea room. Boasting an impressive 4.8/5-star Google rating from over 140 reviews, it's celebrated for its warm atmosphere and delicious offerings. Guests consistently praise it as a welcoming spot to relax, whether for a meal or simply a coffee.
Diners can enjoy a diverse menu, with customer favourites including delightful afternoon teas and a range of tasty dishes. The Old Library is particularly accommodating, offering excellent gluten-free and vegan options. Beyond its charming dine-in experience, the establishment also provides quality outside catering, praised for its varied spreads, homemade items, and great value for special events.
Visiting Information
The Old Library welcomes guests from Monday to Saturday, with daytime hours extending into the evenings on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for those seeking a later dining experience. The venue is committed to accessibility, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom, and seating. Payment is convenient, with options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
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📍 Wrose Rd, Shipley BD18 1HX, UK
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Showing 5 of 140 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 3 February 2026.
A lovely place to visit for something to eat or just a drink. The food is absolutely delicious and the coffee is too. You feel welcome as soon as you walk in and its just a really nice place to sit and relax. I am a returning customer, I cannot recommend this place enough.
A lovely licensed Tea room . We chose afternoon tea. Gluten free & Vegan options were catered for . The food is beautifully served & tasty. The staff looked after our every need.
The great staff at the old library did the outside catering for my daughter baptism they provided a great varied spread of food homemade pie and sausage rolls plenty for everyone everyone enjoyed the food great price for what we got such good value thank you again for great food
Lovely place to visit. Excellent service and atmosphere. I love popping in for a cuppa and my friend enjoys her alcoholic beverage.
Came here on my way to co-op. The woman who served me was really polite the coffee is amazing and it's really cheap £4 for high quality coffee. If I lived in worse I would be coming here all the time