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The Lit. Bar

9.5 โ€ข Book store
๐Ÿคฉ Lively
๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ Relaxing Spot
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Kid Friendly
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Local Spot
๐Ÿ˜Ž Chill
๐Ÿ“š Bookstore
๐Ÿ“š Reading Spot
๐Ÿท Bar
๐Ÿท Wine
๐Ÿ’ป Work Friendly
๐Ÿšช Private Rooms
๐Ÿ˜Ž Cool
๐Ÿท๏ธ Affordable
๐Ÿฅช Sandwich
โœจ Unique
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Bookstore combines cozy atmosphere with a wine bar and event space, creating a warm, inviting vibe. Shelves hold a diverse collection including hard-to-find titles by Black and Latino authors. Space feels intimate and lively, blending cultural elements with a community focus.
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People are saying

"It's a cozy reading spot with an inviting, warm atmosphere."

"I found the wine here to be delicious and inexpensive."

"The book selection here is awesome, especially the diverse authors."

Good to know

1

The Lit Bar does not take reservations; seating is first come first served.

2

This is the only bookstore in the Bronx as of April 2023.

3

Expect the venue to get extremely crowded during lunch hours.

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The Lit. Bar
9.5
131 Alexander Ave, Bronx, New York, United States
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