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.
We only went for a few drinks before going out for dinner but what a great experience at the bar with the bartender, he was wonderful & engaging at explaining the various cocktails. We enjoyed the conversation about drinks & spirits. I would definitely go back at a time when it's not to busy to enjoy that time again. I highly recommend to anyone looking for imaginative cocktails both avec & sans alcohol.
Very swanky cocktail bar with a book of a menu. Five star drinks, service, & atmosphere. Our waitress (long, dark hair with tatts) was amazing - very friendly, knowledgeable, & welcoming. Highly recommend the coco supremo drink.
Bar discret avec une ambiance tamisée parfaite pour un tête-à-tête ou une rencontre entre amis. Service professionnel avec une carte des drinks bien détaillée & diversifiée.
Truly an incredible experience where the unobtrusive service staff were there to help 💯. *An important point to make is that the music was lush, with rhythms curated & cued up by Silver Fvks. This was part of a monthly residency so keep an eye out for that DJ duo. After realizing that all my senses were going to be spoiled I got comfortable in a minimalist yet classy booth & went with a bold choice for my first beverage --- a "Big Fun in Little China". When you're searching for an interesting & unique place to spend most of your night, or maybe the weather isn't inspiring much confidence, you can seek shelter at this refreshing cocktail lounge.
Jul 31, 2024
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Finding this place took a minute, but the effort was so worth it. We were seated at the bar & thoroughly enjoyed our cocktails while watching the seriously AMAZING experts behind the bar make these original blends. The DJ was fantastic. Montreal has an incredible club scene... don't miss one of the very best!
Double review, of the old place & new First went there about a year ago. Small, but the drinks were great, staff was friendly & quick. I loved the little food menu from the place upstairs. The special drinks were amazing & i ordered several. Fast forward to the new location. The bar looks amazing. Lot more open then the old place. The bouncers were friendly & joking with us while we waited for a place. This is where the slight disappointment started. Once seated we waiting almost 30 mins for a server to come see us. People seated after us got served their drinks before the even took our order. In 1 hour we saw our server once. I'll give them that it was a busy evening, but it was irritating. The drinks were ok, I am not sure if they changed the recipe or ingredients since the old location but Le Mal Necessaire tasted a lot different then the old one. Maybe the pineapple was from concentrate? Something didn't taste the same in it. Still good but I'd drop the rating a star of how it used to be. & they don't have the snack menu anymore. SO over all great looking place. But maybe a victim of its own success? I didn't have the rude experience that some seem to speak of but our server took even longer to bring our bill then to take the drinks. another server saw us getting annoyed & came to help us. So service was mixed, drinks were better at the old place. But they layout was great. Good atmosphere. Maybe it was an off day.
Jess is amazing. Fun, friendly & incredibly talented. Drinks are fresh, creative & delicious. Will be back for sure. Could not help but try everything on the menu & some originals. Miraculously felt pretty good in the AM.
New location a bit hard to find with no outdoor sign. Great service, nicely atmospheric lighting. Signature Mal Nécessaire had delicious fresh pineapple flavour but presentation could be a bit more polished without rubber bands holding bamboo matte around glass.
Jul 12, 2024
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Hidden bar in downtown montreal, no public signs outside, a bouncer greets you at the entrance. A cocktail drink costs around 20 cad, a pint of beer costs 9 cad. The bar is super classy & the ambiance reflects fancy music & clients.
