Bar Le Mal Nécessaire
Cocktail Bar
Bar Le Mal Nécessaire
Exotic cocktail bar in Chinatown
Opens Today at 4:30 pm
| Monday | 4:30 pm - 2 am |
| Tuesday | 4:30 pm - 2 am |
| Wednesday | 4:30 pm - 2 am |
| Thursday | 4:30 pm - 2 am |
| Friday | 4:30 pm - 3 am |
| Saturday | 4:30 pm - 3 am |
| Sunday | 4:30 pm - 2 am |
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Info & Location
Award winning cocktail bar tucked away in a Montreal Chinatown. Authentic Cantonese food available for clients who want to snack while enjoying an all-natural libation. Live DJ sets every night.
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Reviews for Bar Le Mal Nécessaire
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Sophia
My new fav MTL bar. Upscale cocktails with great service. Maybe the best negroni of all time. Not to be missed. Our server Jess was outstanding.View more
The
Cosy spot, great tasty cocktail & great staff with recommendations 🍹View more
Venkat
This was our first bar in a series that night - & it was the perfect choice! The fantastic interiors, the well-balanced cocktails, the lighting - everything is tailor-made to transport you to the prohibition era! Definitely a must visit.View more
Indre
Cool place that you wouldn't know it existed from the outside of the building as there are no signs. Great cocktails, cool detailed drink menu with lots of explanations to help choose, great music as there was a dj playing, cool vibe. Service seemed to be slow as I only noticed two servers. We sat down at the bar as there were no tables available, enjoyed the drinks while seeing all the bartender magic happening right in front of us. Bartender is great, but someone should be looking over cleaning the bar as the person beside me has spilled his drink, made bar dirty & nobody cleaned it while we were there. Overall good experience & would love to come back.View more
Cyprien
Très bel endroit avec un personnel aimable & de très bons cocktails.View more
Mike
So I was just wandering around old port Montreal & I stumbled upon this cute hidden cocktail bar & I could not have been more welcomed by the Jess the bartender. Her knowledge of the menu & warmness made me feel right at home & part of the family here. Highly recommendView more
RichardMar-1015
1 Review
First visit to their new space (they just reopened & expanded) & I was blown away. Beautiful, sophisticated design, but still feels intimate & low key. Staff were fun & friendly; drinks were fresh, interesting/unique & stiff. Loved the vibe overall & definitely worth making a detour for - it's a great spot for a date, to hang with friends, or to entertain business colleagues/clients. They've completely upped their game even further & cemented its status as one of the best cocktail bars in the city.
Richard
Was my first visit to their new space (they just reopened & expanded) & I was blown away. Beautiful, sophisticated design, but still feels intimate & low key. Staff were fun & friendly; drinks were fresh, interesting/unique & stiff. Loved the vibe overall & definitely worth making a detour for - it's a great spot for a date, to hang with friends, or to entertain business colleagues/clients. They've completely upped their game even further & cemented its status as one of the best cocktail bars in the city.View more
Jose
Was a bit sceptic with the new location. It being bigger & more upscale made me wonder if the drinks would be as good as always. I was proven wrong. Every single cocktail was perfect. Le Mal Nécessaire is without a doubt the best cocktail bar in Montreal & probably Canada. It baffles me why they are not on the 50 best bar list.View more
Niloofar
A very cool place in downtown Montreal. They don't serve any food only drinks. There are non alcoholic & alcoholic drinks, price is ranging from 17 to 20 dollars for each cocktail. Cocktails are very good 👍🏼View more
Tofer
Maybe the best cocktail bar in Montreal. Easily the best Negroni I've probably ever had. & the service & vibe is just as good as the drinks, thanks to Jess who made us feel at home & taken care of the entire time. Can't recommend enough🍹View more
Organic
If you're looking for the best cocktails in Montreal, you might have just found them here! All the ingredients are fresh, made from scratch including juices & syrups (except the liqueur of course). The Pina Fuego served inside an actual pineapple not only looks exotic, but also tastes delicious. If I didn't know how much alcohol was in it, I might have gulped it up as it was very yummy. My companion's Old Fashion surprised me with the range of flavors & depth of taste. The Coco Supremo was also delicious. I got a modified version as they were out of an ingredient. It was served in a carved out coconut which was pretty cool. The atmosphere is chick & the decor stylish. Beautiful ambiance completes the experience. I'd definitely choose this bar to impress a friend. I'm so lucky I chose this bar. The reviews were a little confusing & certainly don't do it justice. Most of the complains were actually about the service & not the drinks. Despite that, I'd highly recommend it. This is a rare gem in the heart of Montreal if not in Canada.View more
Jessica
Had a great experience at Bar Le Mal Necessaire for our first night in Montreal. The service from start to finish was 100%. Bouncer was great at keeping everyone informed as to how long the wait would be to enter & let us wait inside for 10 minutes before out seats were ready. We sat at the bar & was served by Jess & Jackson. Both gave exceptional service, giving delicious recommendations of what cocktails to try based on our preferences - Jackson's recommendation of the housemate coconut cream (I believe) added to the espresso martini slush was delicious. Would definitely return on another trip to Montreal.View more
Charneyce
I just left this cocktail bar with my sister, & I just have to say that this place is officially one of the highlights of our 29th birthday trip! The drinks were amazing, as well as the staff (met a fellow Georgian (US)), & funky, soulful music from a DJ who you can tell loves what he does. This place was an experience we won't forget! Will certainly be a return customer.View more
Sherry
Hidden gem! This is a definite do not miss while in Montreal. We had the pleasure of stumbling upon this cocktail bar with amazing vibes, staff & cocktails. Jess the manager went above & beyond to make our experience top notch, so good we visited twice. Can't wait to get back to Montreal & our now fav spot, Le Mal Necessaire🥂View more
Sonya
This place is such a vibe, & Eric is an absolute gem working there. 10/10 would recommend as a cool Montreal spot. Cocktails are amazing & it's a great date spot. Music was trendy.View more
Scott
Great service & great cocktails. A little loud, but a gem. Definitely stop by if you're in the area!View more
Mahsa
Drinks are awsome. They dont have food but they will get you from the restaurant next door. Drinks are special, service is good & friendly .Music was good but a bit too loud for a place were you are supposed to sit & talk. Overall its a great place to have nice cocktails 🍹 🥥 🍍🍸View more
Cindy
Bar tres sympa dans chinatown les cocktails sont excellents. Petit conseil, prenez le cocktail champagne papiView more
Julia
We explored several cocktail bars in Montreal & though all were fantastic this one took the cake - 10/10 would recommend, today, tomorrow, & the next day.View more
Fr
Mise à jour: j'ai revisité le Mal Nécessaire dernièrement, durant une soirée fortement achalandée. Il semble effectivement, comme la direction l'a souligné après mon commentaire initial, que les changements qui s'imposaient ont été appliqué. C'est tout à leur honneur & une raison de plus pour y retourner. Excellents cocktails, excellent service, tout en français, & un professionnel de la sécurité qui accomplissait son travail tout en retenue & courtoisie. -- "Against the wall!" C'est de cette façon que la brute de la sécurité du Mal Nécessaire reçoit ses clients: en nous criant après comme si nous étions du bétail. Comme service à la clientèle, on a déjà vu mieux. C'est bien dommage car ce bar que je fréquente depuis l'année de son ouverture est par ailleurs toujours fidèle à lui même : excellents cocktails, bon DJs & une ambiance qu'on ne retrouve tout simplement pas ailleurs. Oui, c'est plus cher que d'autres endroits mais jusqu'à hier, samedi 25 février, je me suis toujours dit que ça vallait le coût. Après avoir lancé un "merci & bonne soirée" au mec de la sécurité pendant qu'il nous dévisageait comme si nous étions de purs criminels, il faut malheureusement en arriver à la conclusion que les belles années du Mal Nécessaire sont derrière nous. Après avoir eu affaire à l'approche grotesque & agressive de ce petit dictateur à la porte, je catégorise maintenant le Mal Nécessaire comme bar à éviter. Heureusement qu'il y a maintenant d'autres bons endroits dans le coin où on nous reçoit avec le sourire, en commençant par le Point Carré juste en face. PS: je m'interroge aussi sur la logique d'engager un agent de sécurité qui ne parle pas un traître mot de français. En cas d'urgence, il faut mieux parler la langue de Shakespeare j'imagine...View more
G
I didn't realize how small it was until I got in, but I really liked the atmosphere. The music was great both times I went. The cocktails are really good (& strong). Fun to go alone, I think even better with a group that appreciates good music.View more
Lv
Great cocktails, awsome vibe & the special attention that servers give you to explain & bring you a drink carefuly crafted. Clean & smells good in here)View more
A
I didn't realize how small it was until I got in, but I really liked the atmosphere & music. I liked it enough to wait in line for a good while, didn't even care about the cocktails, the music was great both times I went. The cocktails themselves are really good. This was fun to go alone, I think even better with a group that appreciates good music.View more
Senjuti
This is a lively cocktail bar in Chinatown. We had the miso juicy - a sweet salty blend of watermelon & caramel - & the espresso martini - it comes with delicious coconut crackers & tastes like a caffeinated, alcoholic slushie. Our bartender, Jess, was amazing & the atmosphere was very fun. I'd definitely recommend this place.View more
Thibaut
Cocktail excellent & très beau. En revanche la musique est un peu forte.View more
Roseline
4e visite & certainement pas la dernière! Staff super gentil & qui connaissent très bien leur menu. L'endroit est magnifique & la musique n'est pas trop forte donc parfait pour jaser en dégustant les meilleurs cocktails de Montréal!View more
Rodger
I can't tell you how engaging & thoughtful the service is at Le Mal Nécessaire, but it's as good as the cocktails. The drinks are well thought out, fun, & delicious! The atmosphere is intimate & expressive. I will always recommend it to anyone who loves a fantastic cocktail & a speakeasy vibe. It's a special place!View more
Taryn
Unique cocktail bar that's for sure! It stayed true to the tiki-bar. Its very, very cozy. I have an issue with keeping track of my limbs in space & a little clasterphobic for my liking but it was an experience. I HIGHLY recommend the tale of two chilis. It was really good. Also if you like tropical drinks, they have an unlimited amount of options.View more