A stone basement with a complete and utter lack of shelves. Instead, paintings and framed photographs of prominent writers line the walls. Two-thirds of the floor possess rows of couches and armchairs, complete with lecterns and a means of lighting. In the center of this portion of the room, a table piled high with inexpensive refreshment - simple snack-y foods as well as drink - stands in the center and is stocked and managed by a House-Elf.
Come on down and have a read, or discuss a book with another reader. Just stay away from the Rare Books section. Only those accompanied by Alan may venture there, and the House-Elf down here will enforce that policy.