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.
Très belle place. Ambiance super chouette avec DJ & des serveurs professionnels.
Très bons drinks bien que je les ai trouvés petits (volume) on les finit rapidement.
The security guard told us to wait outside??? In -20 weather??? While waiting for our uber?? The drinks are great here, but we waited an hour before getting a table & then we had to fight for a better table, & then our drink order took soooo long. Service disappointed bigtime & was very annoying
Jan 31, 2026
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Très belle ambiance, par contre le son était trop haut & ça ne permettrait pas de parler tranquillement. Le staff est attencieux & les drinks délicieux, mais préparez-vous à débourser un bon 70$ pour trois boissons. Bon pour danser & jaser entre amis, mais pas un lieu du vous chercher de la tranquillité.
Classy spot! The drinks were strong & they call out the ABV%. Each drink we ordered was increasingly just getting tastier. I wish they had food/small plates that would pair well & balance the drinks.
Fantastic drinks & a wonderful experience in a lovely setting. The drinks were next level, & Eric & Adriana took excellent care of us. Outstanding experience!
Dec 5, 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.
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.
Oct 13, 2025
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Was only in town for a few nights & knew we needed to hit up this spot. Atmosphere was wonderful, drinks were delicious, & service was top notch. Cheers to Jay!
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.
Such a wicked spot. We stopped in at 4:30, right when they opened. The vibe is really chill, dim lighting, nice atmosphere. Drinks both looked & tasted great. Love this place. Wish we could've stayed longe
Oct 4, 2025
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Great ambience & drinks! I got the dirty martini & tale of two chillis. The martini was good but the tale of two chillis was amazing! I liked the ambience; the music was a bit loud at certain points (it was a live band) but I personally didn't feel talking to my friends was hard. The lighting was a tad too dark. Great experience overall though!
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!
J'y suis allée pour prendre un verre & je fus charmée par l'endroit. Une tonne d'ambiance un mercredi soir, un staff charmant & compétent, de délicieux drinks originaux. J'ai toute aimé.
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!
