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Chocolate lava cake with ice cream and strawberries at Cocktail Library & Dessert Bar

Cocktail Library & Dessert Bar pairs two evening pleasures that are often treated separately. The Tutanekai Street venue operates as a cosy, polished lounge, but its identity is just as closely tied to plated sweets and savoury food as it is to the bar. Service begins in the afternoon and runs into the evening, making it possible to visit for dessert after dinner, settle in for cocktails, or build a fuller meal from snacks and shared plates. The compact concept feels deliberate rather than a novelty.

The drinks list is organised with plenty of ways to explore. Original cocktails use spirits, liqueurs, fruit, herbs and house syrups in combinations such as the plum rich Library Twist or bourbon and banana Banoffee. Classics remain available for diners who want a familiar martini, mojito or sour, while dessert cocktails translate flavours such as crème brûlée, tiramisu and Turkish delight into the glass. Mocktails use fruit, herbs, spice and house cordials, and the bar can guide a drink toward an individual preference.

Dessert is a complete course here. Irish cream tiramisu comes with coffee ice cream, hazelnuts and fruit, while pumpkin cheesecake adds salted caramel, toasted marshmallow and pistachio toffee. Chocolate appears as a warm lava cake or a brownie beneath a melting chocolate dome, and lemon ricotta cheesecake offers a sharper finish with curd, berry sorbet and confit strawberries. Zeppole and an ice-cream sandwich introduce playful alternatives without reducing the menu to a single style of sweet.

Savoury dishes give the venue enough substance to stand on its own before dessert. Moroccan-spiced prawns, fried chicken, calamari and green-lipped mussels in Thai coconut curry can be ordered as individual plates, while loaded fries and chicken wings suit a more casual visit. The largest shared platter combines pork ribs, beef short rib, wings, cheesy garlic bread, fries and salad. That breadth is important: Cocktail Library is not simply a drinks bar with one token snack, but a food venue designed for sharing across the evening.

Address: 1109 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua Central, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

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Cocktail Library & Dessert Bar Menu

Bar Snacks (4PM – 9PM)

Moroccan Prawns
$24

Jumbo Prawns Sautéed with Garlic, Onion and Moroccan Spices. Served with Mango Peach Chutney. GF, NF

Fried Chicken Bites
$17

Cornflour Dusted and Fried. Served with Roasted Garlic Aioli. NF, GFO

Fried Calamari
$19

Cornflour Dusted and served with Roasted Garlic Aioli. NF, GFO

NZ Green Lipped Mussels
$19

Onions, Garlic and Ginger in a Thai Coconut Red Curry Sauce. GF, DF, NF

Shrimp Cocktail
$18

Sweet and Spicy Cocktail Sauce, Pineapple Salsa, Lemon and Toasted Baguette. GF, DF, NF

Loaded Fries
$18

Topped with Melted Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Sour Cream and Spring Onion. GF, NF, VO

Big Meat Platter
$99

Half Rack of St. Loius Ribs, Beef Short Rib, Chicken Wings, Half Rack Baby Back Ribs, and Cheesy Garlic Bread. Served with Fries and Side Salad. NF, GFO

Bar Snacks (4PM – Late)

Chicken Wings
1/2kg $18 / 1kg $32

Buffalo style or House-made BBQ Sauce. Served with Carrot and Celery Sticks. GF, NF

Jalapeno Poppers
$17

Stuffed with Cheese and Deep Fried. Served with Chipotle Aioli. V, NF

Cheesy Garlic Bread
$16

Loaded with Garlic Butter and Topped with Melted Cheese. NF, GFO

Fries
$12

Served with Tomato Sauce. DF, NF, V, VG

Dessert (4PM – Late)

V = Vegetarian; VO = Vegetarian Option; VG = Vegan; GF = Gluten Free; GFO = Gluten Free Option; DF = Dairy Free; NF = Nut Free

Irish Cream Tiramisu
$21

Oreo Soil, Affogatto Ice Cream, Toasted Hazelnuts, Fresh Fruit. V

Pumpkin Cheesecake
$23

Salted Caramel, Toasted Marshmallows, Pistachio Toffee. V

Double Chocolate Lava Cake
$19

Warm Sponge Cake filled with Chocolate Fondant. Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Butterscotch Sauce. V

Zeppole
$22

Salted Caramel Cream filled Italian donuts, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Banana Puree. V

Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake
$23

Lemon Curd, Berry Sorbet, Confit Strawberries. V

Ice Cream Sandwich
$21

Fresh Baked Caramel White Chocolate Cookie stuffed with Hokey Pokey Ice Cream and Dipped in Chocolate. Butterscotch Sauce, Hokey Pokey Crumb. V

Melting Chocolate Ball Brownie
$23

Decadent Chocolate Brownie and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Topped with a Chocolate Dome and served with Hot Chocolate Ganache. V

Innovation Cocktails

Poire Williams
$20

Finlandia Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur, Poire William Liqueur, Citrus, Topped with Premium Soda.

Antico Highlighted
$20

Pink Gin, Rosso Antico Vermouth, Peychaud’s Aperitivo, Basil Syrup, Citrus.

Good Vibe
$20

Bianco Tequila, Mezcal, Hibiscus Syrup, Passionfruit Puree, Citrus, Egg White.

Fallen Leaves
$20

Makers Mark Blended Malt Scotch, Poire William Pear, Spiced Pumpkin Syrup, Soda

Ruby
$20

Gin, Aperol, Elderflower Liqueur, Grapefruit Juice, Citrus, Egg White.

Sherbet Punch
$20

Bianco Tequila, Lime Juice, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Premium Ginger Beer, Raspberry Sherbet.

Blue Sky Ahead
$20

Coconut Rum, Midori, Blue Curacao, Pineapple juice, Citrus, Agave Syrup, Lemonade.

Apple Smash
$20

Bourbon, Honey, Cardamom, Apple Juice, Nutmeg Citrus, Honey.

Goody Goody Gumdrop
$20

Citron Vodka, Chambord, Cranberry Juice, Falernum Syrup, Citrus.

Banoffee
$20

Maker’s Mark, Banana Liqueur, Fino Sherry, Galliano Vanilla.

Smokey Sour
$20

Blended Scotch, Ginger Liqueur, Cane Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Angostura Bitters.

Library Twist
$20

Pink Gin, Plum Liqueur, Cranberry, Citrus, Agave.

Konnichawa
$20

Japanese Whiskey, Peach Liqueur, Maple Syrup.

The Papasito
$20

Mezcal, Montenegro Amaro, Campari, Pineapple juice, Bitters.

Hibiscus Bloom
$20

Gin, Blueberry Liqueur, Pomegranate Juice, Hibiscus.

Purple Lady
$20

Gin, Dom Benedictine, Butterfly Pea, Simple Syrup, Egg White.

Bramble Twist
$20

Blackberry and Raspberry Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Chambord, Grapefruit Juice, Sparkling Rose.

Backyard Bench
$20

Vodka, Campari, Fresh Lime Juice, Peach Syrup, Passionfruit Puree, Pineapple Juice.

Cucumber Basil Smash
$20

Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, basil, Cucumber, Elderflower Tonic.

Smoked Negri
$20

Gin, Campari, Rosso Sweet Vermouth, Burnt Rosemary.

The Paloma
$20

Dry Gin, Grapefruit Syrup, Citrus, Egg White, Premium Grapefruit Soda.

Give a Fig!
$20

Tequila, Homemade Fig Liqueur, Egg White.

Classic Cocktails

Espresso Martini
$20
Mojito
$20
Cosmopolitan
$20
Margarita (ask for flavours)
$20
Classic Martini Gin/Vodka
$20
Daiquiri (ask for flavours)
$20
Negroni
$20
Whiskey Sour
$20
Amaretto Sour
$20
Long Island Iced Tea
$20
Old Fashioned
$20

Dessert Cocktails

Creme Brûlée
$21

Vodka, Baileys, Cream, Demerara Sugar, Caramel Syrup

After Eight
$21

Baileys, Crème De Cacao, Crème De Menthe, Cream

Black Forest
$21

Vanilla Vodka, Crème De Cacao, Mixed Berries Puree, Cocoa, Cream

Turkish Delight
$21

Vodka, Crème De Cacao, Hibiscus, Rose, Cream

Tiramisu
$21

Kahlua, Baileys, Coffee Shot, Cream, Vanilla

Mocktails

Raslychee
$15

Lychee, Rhubarb, Raspberry, Rose Water, Lemonade

Shrub Mojito
$15

Mango & Turmeric Shrub, Roasted Pineapple Cordial, Mint, Lime & Soda

Botanist Lemonade
$15

Homemade Lime & Thyme Cordial, Citrus, Elderflower Liqueur, East Imperial Soda

Premium Soda

East Imperial Burma Tonic
$5.50
East Imperial Grapefruit Tonic
$5.50
East Imperial YUZU Tonic
$5.50
East Imperial Thai Ginger Ale
$5.50
East Imperial Soda
$5.50

Soft Drinks

Coca Cola
$6
Lemonade
$6
Coke Zero Sugar
$6
Schweppes Ginger Ale
$6
Schweppes Tonic Water
$6
Ginger Beer
$6
Lemon Lime & Bitters
$6.50
Red Bull
$7

Juice

Keri Orange
$6
Keri Pineapple
$6
Keri Apple
$6
Keri Cranberry
$6
Pomegranate
$6
Grapefruit
$6
Mango
$6

Tap Beers

Heineken 5%
$13
Heineken Silver Low Carb 4%
$13
Tiger 5%
$12
Monteiths Pilsner 4.9%
$12
Tuatara Hazy Pale Ale 5.5%
$13
Tuatara WC Reptilian IPA 6.4%
$13

Bottle Beers (330ml)

Heineken Light 2.5%
$11
Export Gold Citrus 2.0%
$11
Heineken 0%
$11

Bottle Ciders (500ml)

Rekorderlig Passionfruit & Lime
$14
Rekorderlig Raspberry & Lime
$14

Champagne / Sparkling Wine

Canti Mini Doc, Prosecco, Italy
200ml $13
18K Prosecco, Italy
B $78
Moet Chandon NV, Brut, France
B $150
G.H MUM NV Rose, France
B $150

Wines

Volcanic Hills, Sauvignon Blanc
Glass $13 / Bottle $58

Marlborough | Fresh and zingy with a tangy lime finish.

Volcanic Hills, Chardonnay
Glass $13 / Bottle $58

Marlborough | Smokey, oaky, toasty vanilla, this wine is slightly lighter than its Hawke’s Bay counterpart.

Volcanic Hills, Pinot Gris
Glass $13 / Bottle $58

Marlborough | A fresh, full-bodied wine with ripe peach and pear flavours, hints of spices and ginger, and a dryish finish.

Squealing Pig, Rosé
Glass $14 / Bottle $55

Marlborough | Filled with juicy stone fruit on the snout nose and creamy citrus tart and just-picked strawberries.

Volcanic Hills, Pinot Noir
Glass $14.50 / Bottle $68

Central | Lively fresh fruit. Mocha coffee and chocolate coated coffee bean flavours. Soft tannins that will age well.

Rua, Pinot Noir
B $80

Central Otago | Aromas of cherries, redcurrants, earth, and roasted meat. Some dried flowers, too. It’s medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Juicy and fruity.

Hay Maker, Merlot
Glass $11 / Bottle $50

Marlborough | Rich aromas of juicy plum and cherries, mocha spice, and a hint of mint. The red fruit flavours linger on the palate.

Pepperjack, Shiraz
Glass $13.50 / Bottle $62

Australia | Rich dark red in colour with a dark purple rim, the nose shows rich concentrated red and blue fruits, dark chocolate, and rich mocha notes with hints of spice and cedary oak.

Special Wines

Lake Chalice, Vegan Pinot Gris
Glass $14 / Bottle $60

Marlborough | Fresh palate with cut green pear and honey suckle blossom. Ripe Pear and subtle spice.

Lake Chalice, Vegan Sauvignon Blanc
Glass $14 / Bottle $60

Marlborough | Bright and intense characters of blackcurrant leaf, gooseberry, and green capsicum with layers of tropical fruits.

Vodka

Finlandia, Finland
$11
Finlandia Cranberry, Finland
$11
Finlandia Grapefruit, Finland
$11
Finlandia Mango, Finland
$11
Absolut Vanilla, Sweden
$11
Broken Shed, New Zealand
$14
Scapegrace, New Zealand
$15
Scapegrace Yuzu Lemon, New Zealand
$15
Ukiyo, Japan
$16
Crystal Head Clear, Canada
$16

Gin

City Of London, England
$12
Dancing Sands, Dry, New Zealand
$13
Hayman’s Peach & Rose, England
$14
Dancing Sands, Sun Kissed, New Zealand
$14
Dancing Sands, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
$14
Sundown Doris Plum, New Zealand
$14
Edinburgh Gin Rhubarb & Ginger, Scotland
$15
Hendricks, Scotland
$15
Scapegrace, New Zealand
$16
Scapegrace Black, New Zealand
$16
Scapegrace Blood orange, New Zealand
$16
The Botanist, Scotland
$16
Malfy Blood Orange, Italy
$16
Malfy Grapefruit, Italy
$16
Last Minute Botanical, New Zealand
$16
Ukiyo Japanese Yuzu, Japan
$17
Ukiyo Japanese Blossom, Japan
$17

Brandy / Cognac

St Remy VSOP
$12
Metaxa 7 Star
$16
Darroze 8yo Armagnac
$18
Remy Martin VSOP Fine Champagne Cognac
$22
Remy Martin XO Excellence
$65

Spiced Rum

Black Magic, Trinidad
$12
Helmsman, New Zealand
$14
Sailor Jerry, Caribbean
$14
Union Pineapple, Amsterdam
$18

Rum

Appleton Estate 12yo, Jamaica
$13
Gosling’s Black Seal, Bermuda
$15
Union Pink Grapefruit & Rose, Amsterdam
$15
Charles Mercer Double Barrel, Barbados
$16
Mount Gay X.O New Edition, Barbados
$18
Flor de Cana 25yo, Nicaragua
$40

Tequila & Mezcal

El Jimador Blanco
$11
El Jimador Reposado
$11
El Jimador Anejo
$11
Monte Alban Mezcal
$16
1800 Reposado
$16
1800 Coconut
$16
Herradura Anejo
$18
Herradura Reposado
$18
Herradura Plata
$18

Bourbon & Rye

Jim Beam, Kentucky
$12
Jack Daniel’s, Tennessee
$13
Jack Daniel’s Honey, Tennessee
$13
Buffalo Trace
$13
Makers Mark, Kentucky
$14
Woodford Reserve Rye, Kentucky
$16
Woodford Reserve, Kentucky
$16
Eagle Rare
$19
Sazerac Rye
$21

Blended Scotch

J.W Black Label
$14
Monkey Shoulder
$16

Single Malt Scotch

Ardmore Legacy
$14
Glenfiddich 12yo
$16
Tamnavulin
$16
Glenlivet 12yo
$18
Benriach 10yo
$20
Highland Park 12yo
$20
Laphroaig 10yo, Peated
$20
Glenfiddich 15yo
$22
Glenrothes 12yo
$23
Macallan 12yo
$25
The Balvenie Double Wood
$29
Glenfiddich 18yo
$30
Macallan 15yo
$50
The Balvenie 21yo Port Wood
$70

Irish Whiskey

Black Irish
$14
Jameson
$14
Teeling
$16

Liqueurs & Other Spirits

Absinthe Hapsburg Classic
$12
Amaretto
$12
Amaro Montenegro
$12
Baileys
$12
Chambord
$12
Cherry Heering
$12
Dolin Blanco Vermouth
$12
Dolin Dry Vermouth
$12
Dolin Rosso Vermouth
$12
Galliano
$12
Galliano Sambuca
$12
Galliano Vanilla
$12
Glayva
$12
Jägermeister
$12
Mandarine Napoleon
$12
Montenegro Rosso Antico Vermouth
$12
Pernod Absinthe
$12
Quick Brown Fox Coffee Liqueur
$12
Tuaca
$12

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