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Bar Le Mal Nécessaire

Exotic cocktail bar in Chinatown
Chinatown
4.6$ & $$
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Bar Le Mal Nécessaire Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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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Reviews for Bar Le Mal Nécessaire

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Review Summary

Bar Le Mal Nécessaire is described as a chic, spacious cocktail bar with a tropical yet refined vibe that blends tiki flair with a premium cocktail experience. The cocktails are consistently praised for creativity, balance, and striking presentation, with standout signatures and some very strong options where the ABV is noted on the menu. The staff are repeatedly described as knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly, guiding guests through the menu and making the experience feel welcoming whether at the bar or a table. The atmosphere is often noted as upscale and lively, sometimes with live music or a DJ, which can make conversation a bit loud during peak hours. A few critiques mention the price point and the lack of food options, with many wishing for small plates to pair with drinks. The new location is larger and keeps the same high standard of service, though some reviews miss the character of the old venue. Reservations are advised to secure a seat, and the bar is frequently recommended for groups or a stylish night out.
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Super service par Eddy. Super contente .. très serviable, toujours souriant & à l'écoute de ses clients. Ça fait plusieurs fois qu'on vient & on reviendra !

Oct 30, 2025
on Google
5.0

Très belle ambiance dans ce bar à cocktails. La carte est variée & originale. Les conseils précieux, merci pour le service.

Oct 29, 2025
on Google

Vert exceptional bar fair price variety of options, great service

Oct 28, 2025
on Google
5.0

Nico was amazing! The recommendations were spot on & he had a great vibe!

Oct 24, 2025
on Google

Nicoooo is the bestttt 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 give him a raise pleaaaseee !!!!!

Oct 24, 2025
on Google

Nico is the best waiter 😍 with the best recommendations

Oct 24, 2025
on Google
5.0

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
on Google

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
on Google
5.0

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!

Oct 12, 2025
on Google

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

Oct 12, 2025
on Google

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.

Oct 12, 2025
on Google

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

Oct 5, 2025
on Google

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
on Google

2025: signed up for the waiting list with an estimate of 45 minutes. 1h45 later still not seated in the main area. Staff was friendly & apologetic, but they need to revise their system. The lounge area isn't bad though, but I think the cocktail menu is more limited, & a bit understaffed. I like the decor & music.
2022: Two visits. Pleasant service, good music. Fun cocktails. My friend for the Singapore noodles & they were a little low on flavour.

Oct 4, 2025
on Google
4.0

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!

Oct 1, 2025
on Google

La consommation était bonne mais chère & c'était paqueté de monde avec beaucoup trop de parfum

Sep 30, 2025
on Google

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!

Sep 28, 2025
on Google

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.

Sep 26, 2025
on Google

Had a great time & the vibes were immaculate! There was a bit of a wait but it was worth it! The fruit loop shots were our favourite!

Sep 25, 2025
on Google

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 !!

Sep 22, 2025
on Google