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.
Bar Le Mal Nécessaire stands out as Montreal's cocktail destination, blending a refined lounge vibe with vibrant nightlife through creative, tropical-inspired cocktails that are often flawlessly executed. The service is consistently attentive, helping guests navigate crowds and a sometimes steep price tag, while the atmosphere remains intimate, stylish, and energized by nightly DJs. Some reviews note entry queues and variable experiences across visits, and a few nights can be loud or pricey, but the overall consensus is that the cocktails, presentation, and hospitality make Bar Le Mal Nécessaire a top pick for a memorable night out in Montreal.
This is such a cute spot for a cocktail. My friend & I sat at the bar & the bartender Nico was amazing. He was so friendly, answered all of our questions about the menu, & made us feel so welcome.
Jan 9, 2026
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Je suis venue à deux reprises dernièrement & j'ai beaucoup aimé mon expérience. Aussi bien aux tables qu'au bar, l'accueil & le service ont été parfaits du début à la fin. J'ai eu la chance d'être servie par Atci, qui en plus d'être très professionnel & de bons conseils, m'a fait passé un très bon moment en prenant le soin de m'expliquer les cocktails & d'être toujours présent quand il le fallait. Merci pour ces 2 belles fois, on se revoit vite pour un excellent negroni !
Excellent bar !
L'ambiance est top & la qualité est clairement au rendez-vous. Le lieu est superbe & on s'y sent immédiatement à l'aise. Le personnel est accueillant, souriant & très professionnel, ce qui rend l'expérience encore plus agréable.
Mention spéciale pour les cocktails, parfaitement maîtrisés.
Je recommande vivement !
Excellent bar ! 🔥
L'ambiance & la qualité sont clairement au rendez-vous. L'endroit est magnifique & on s'y sent tout de suite à l'aise. Les serveur(euses) sont très agréables & polis, ce qui rend l'expérience encore plus plaisante.
Mention spéciale pour le Pina Fuego, un cocktail absolument excellent !
Je recommande fortement, les yeux fermés.
Great vibes & incredible cocktails! The mixologists are on point. Service was also great. Upscale stylish & live DJ spinning great vibes. I went here with the Montreal pub crawl organized by Djiby. This bar is a must do in Montreal!
Dec 6, 2025
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My cousins said it's a nice place to go. But the girl behind the bar sat around giving dirty looks. The drinks were just okay & the waiter could have been friendlier.
Truly the best bar in Canada. Erik & Francois were the most hospitable & gracious hosts. Cannot overstate how incredible an experience! Beverages on par with, & exceed, the world's best.
One of, if not, the best bars I've ever been to. There's a wide variety of drinks to choose from & if you're indecisive, the staff will make it easy by getting you something according to your preferences. The bar has a very nice atmosphere, with great music playing all along. Our server Adam was very friendly & professional with us. He handled our order with care & made sure we had a pleasant experience throughout the entire time, asking us if we needed anything or not. Additionally, he provided us with a portable charger so we could keep enjoying our night. I would totally recommend this bar if you're a couple or a group of friends looking for a nice place to spend an evening with amazing drinks.
Amazing vibes & music; The Champagne Papi was really good & i enjoyed the vibe all around, bartenders & service was actual legends. Thank you Jay & the others for a great time :)
Big recommend!!
Oct 12, 2025
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Lovely bar. Great music from the dj. Great place to drink & chat with your friends. I had the champagne papi & it was drake. I mean great. Jay gave use great service & I hope to visit again when I'm back in Montreal.
L'équipe de service est très courtois. Je remercie Olian. Assis au bar tout comme sur la banquette, l'ambiance est parfaite. La musique est mixer sur vinyle. Toutes leurs boissons signatures sont raffinées. L'architecture & l'aménagement de la pièce est un fort attribut tout comme l'éclairage. Parfait pour discuter avec de bonnes personnes. Je recommande
Le Mal is a very nice bar, but I have to be honest it is more suitable for adults in their mid 20s & up. A very honest advice for anyone who's coming here the first time: if you're in the waiting area where you can order a drink (was at the very back of the bar), please do not get into a hurry for getting a drink yet because there is not a good variety of options available & honestly in my friends & I opinions, it was just straight up very strong & not tasty especially if you are a fan of cocktails or a look/taste-matters person. I'm sure once you actually get into the bar the drinks will be way better as I saw the other feedback with so many eye-catching ones. Overall was a nice experience to try!
Des cocktails & un accueil toujours exceptionnel ! L'Équipe a vraiment été aux petits soins pour que nous passions un bon moment. Je recommande toujours ce bar !!
Stopped in here for a few drinks & the vibe is super cool & chill. Seems like a very hip stop to grab a drink or to take a date. The drinks were very cool & fun. Some of us got the drink served in a pineapple & set on fire. I got the coconut one which was served in a coconut! Refreshing & tasty
I found a lot of the drinks here to be quite unique. The bar was stocked with many different types of alcohol & everyone seemed to be having a great time!
