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 is described as a stylish cocktail bar with a cozy, intimate vibe that can feel upscale depending on the room and night. Cocktails are frequently praised for creativity, balance, and strong flavors, with standout drinks like strong water, negroni, and pina fuego, though a few guests find prices high and portions small. Service is noted for being attentive and friendly, with staff offering knowledgeable recommendations and occasional courtesy substitutions that enhance the experience. The atmosphere and music receive mixed reviews, ranging from lively DJ nights and live acts to nights where the sound can be loud and conversation difficult. Food options are limited to small bites, and mocktails can be less exciting, but overall the experience is memorable and many would return.
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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Atmosphere is super nice & the music fits the vibe perfectly, I got the champagne papi drink & it was really really good. Jay was a wonderful server, would definitely come back when I visit Montreal again
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.
Went here for new years & honestly was an amazing experience. They take your coats & assign you a coat ticket at the entrance. They had a live band & a DJ performing. The drinks were also very unique & different. At the end they gave us free champagne for reserving the night with them. Overall, would probably come back to celebrate another event
Jan 1, 2025
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Bar Le Mal Nécessaire is a fun, unique, retro bar definitely worthy of a stop in Montréal. Although it's gained its popularity for the aptly named "Champagne Papi", the menu offers tons of diverse cocktails to choose from. The service was fantastic & the drinks were incredible, the Champagne Papi actually tasted incredible for what may be considered a "gimmicky drink". I would order it even if it did not have Drake's face on it.
Stopped by this bar for a late night drink, & it did not disappoint. The drinks were solid, loved the Champagne Papi "Drake drink" & fruit loop shots (they were as good as they sound). The prices were decent. Definitely worth checking out if you're out late & looking for a good vibe
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.
Waited about an hour in line before getting in. Location was smaller than I expected but still had a cozy vibe. Drinks/ shots would take a while to come out (~20 minutes per round) however considering all ingredients are made in house I did not mind the wait. Drinks were PHENOMENAL, especially the "Champagne Papi", which was why I came here. Bouncer & staff were very nice as well. Played house music in the background that gave the place a chill vibe. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a place to sit down & talk with friends for a couple hours.
Speakeasy for real 🍹Visited the bar as a late night find. Best decision! It was dim light with a great vibe, just like you expect a speakeasy to be like. We ordered a Champagne Papi (the Drake drink) & for the second drink I asked the bartender to surprise me with a coconut based drink. Sooo yumm! Totally recommend this place for chill, low key vibe with great cocktails. We got two more drinks & asked for surprises again. Every drink was delicious & impressive. Great experience!
