BestCellar Book Bar will open tomorrow, November 12, in Clarence, N.Y., the Buffalo News reported.
Located at 9560 Main St., BestCellar will carry new general-interest titles, particularly historical fiction, romance, fantasy, young adult, and history. The bar will have beer, wine, and cider on offer, along with assorted nonalcoholic options. The bar and the bookstore share one contiguous space, with room for plenty of seating and an area that community members can reserve for their own events.
Devon Powers, who opened the store with her father, Peter Powers, intends to host author signings, trivia nights, and other events. Powers described the atmosphere as "calm and moody," with inspiration coming from antique libraries.
"I love to read in public by myself, but I just didn't ever feel like there was a space that was comfortable enough," Powers told Buffalo News.