Bar Le Mal Nécessaire
Cocktail Bar
Bar Le Mal Nécessaire
Exotic cocktail bar in Chinatown
4:30 pm - 2 am
| 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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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
Michael
Le Mal Nécessaire is an absolute gem! My experience last night was nothing short of amazing. The bartenders here are incredibly passionate about their craft, & it's evident in every drink they prepare. A special shoutout to the bartender Jess, who made our night unforgettable with her humor, kindness, & exceptional service. She really knows how to make guests feel special. The lively environment, complete with a DJ spinning vinyl added to the vibe. This bar has definitely earned a spot in our regular rotation. Highly recommend.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
Susan
Amazing drinks & I love a fun menu!! I REALLY recommend the Strong Water. I know the ABV is high but it doesn't taste like it!View more
Miranda
We decided to try this bar out after seeing it on instagram & it was PHENOMENAL. We had so much fun the first night, we came back with more friends the following evening. We loved the ambiance, the music was not so loud that we couldn't have a conversation with each other & the staff were outstanding, they really put on a show! The drinks are on another level - I highly recommend the fruit loop shots. We loved hearing the back stories behind the drinks we ordered & how they came to fruition it was also a treat to get shown the back room that had elements from the former bar location (bar top & tile) under renovation. We will be hitting up mal every time we are in the city & you should too!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
James
Incredibly well crafted drinks. Pricy but worth it!View more
Cyprien
Très bel endroit avec un personnel aimable & de très bons cocktails.View more
Ligia
Nice ambience, great staff & a good variety of drinks! Would recommend!View more
Sabrina
Definitely a big fan of the Champagne Papi drink with Drake's face on it, however the Strong Water tasted strongly of alcohol & not much flavour. Prices were not only on the higher end but the tip option also started from 18% which my friend & I did not appreciate - since 15% is still the industry standard.View more
Govind
Great spot with a very cool vibe. Good music but not too loud so you can actually talk to your friends. I had the'big fun in little china' which had my favourite rum, el Dorado, & nice touch of ginger. Would highly recommend!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
Steven
The drinks are interesting but for the price seemed just okay. The interior design of the bar is amazing & ambiance is fantastic. Service, just not good at all. You wait outside for a spot, then when you get inside realize it's not even full but they had you wait outside to make it appear it's a waitlist only. Inside, the waiters & bartenders are chaotic. 30 minutes to get first drink when other patrons that arrived after us get theirs. & then try to pay the bill & no one is around (waitress disappeared). It could be a lot better place if they got more attentive staff.View more