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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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on Google4.5 (2100+)
*as of 2026-02-15
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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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5.0

Coup de coeur ! Cocktails raffinés, déco soignée & musique qui crée l'atmosphère parfaite. C'est une adresse que je recommande sans hésiter.

Sep 22, 2025
on Google

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!

Sep 21, 2025
on Google
5.0

Cool & laidback place in old mtl. Greet cocktails, fresh beers, reasonable prices.

Sep 1, 2025
on Google
5.0

Amazing cocktail bar that you need to check out. A lot of great tiki & rum cocktails. They can also make you anything you'd like based on your taste & pallet. They're very friendly & talkative & one what they do. They're two bartenders that made our night special tonight are Audrey & Adri.

Aug 25, 2025
on Google
5.0

Great drinks, friendly staff, & a nice atmosphere. Would definitely come again!

Aug 25, 2025
on Google

J'y suis allée en pensant que c'était un speakeasy. En arrivant devant on se rends compte que ce n'en est pas un pantoute mais nous y étions alors nous sommes entrés pareil (pas du tout caché) ! L'ambiance est vraiment nice à l'intérieur. Le bar est superbe. Le service est au top. Adam a su vraiment bien nous recommandé & le barman a créer un mocktail spécial pour mon ami qui n'était pas sur la carte. Pas un speakeasy certes, mais j'y retournerais !

Aug 10, 2025
on Google
2.0

More a vibe than a quality cocktail bar. It's a cool looking space with a house DJ in the
middle of a beautiful room. The bar seating is an elevated experience while the liquor bottles are back lit. Frankly this is a fairly standard look & feel for any cocktail bar trying to be good. The sad part is the actual cocktails & bartenders…they can produce someone's recipe for 10 pretty basic cocktails with a slight twist but aren't actually mixologist & can't make a cocktail that's interesting on their own. It all just came across as a high end DJ cocktail bar over charging for basic cocktails. There are better options for cocktails, vibe, DJ's & all things combined. Pass.

Aug 6, 2025
on Google
3.0

Pretty mid honestly. I guess if you forget what it was & see it as a new thing… it's fine. But it's not even a shadow of its former self. Felt super sterile, cut with the cookie cutter mold of every hotel bar ever. Staff seemed uninterested & not at all experienced. The mal necessaire cocktail - what used to be a staple - was poorly made, served with half melted ice & definitely canned pineapple juice. The espresso martini was surprisingly amazing . Also no food was a let down

Aug 5, 2025
on Google
5.0

Perfect 👌

Aug 4, 2025
on Google

Miso Juicy was amazing & I loved the fun shots. The vibe here is great!

Aug 3, 2025
on Google
3.0

Nouvelle ambiance, moins agréable qu'avant sur la rue St-Laurent.... dommage... ca ressemble plus a un'meet Market' m'as tu vu....

Aug 3, 2025
on Google

Le Mal Nécessaire is a very good bar, though I must admit I more liked the vibes of the old location as compared to this on. Its brighter & more vibrant, but the vibes of the old one were just better inmy opinion, also didn't feel as well taken care of as before, not bad by any stretch! Just not quite 5 stars. Can't fault the cocktails at all though.

Jul 30, 2025
on Google

J'ai était hier soir une Ambiance avec la musique à fond le barman sympathique mais quand j'ai attendu la queue je me suis cru au boîte de nuit mais ça était je retournerais un jour ici

Jul 25, 2025
on Google

Rico was super attentive & gave awesome recommendations. Excellent service. The atmosphere is really nice & makes for a great spot for girls' night.

Jul 24, 2025
on Google
5.0

Fun vibe nice place good service

Jul 23, 2025
on Google

We came here on a Friday night between 10 & 11 PM & managed to get a seat however it's quite full. It's a very mixed crowd. We really enjoyed the cocktails. There was a DJ too. Overall, a really great bar.

Jul 20, 2025
on Google

Amazing service- the staff are so friendly- they had jazz night loved the atmosphere

Jul 11, 2025
on Google

Nous avons été transporté dans un monde parallèle ! Nos yeux en ont pris pour leur grade. Notre soirée fut endiablée grace à l'humour tout terrain de notre chef d'orchestre Adam. Nous tenons à remercier l'ensemble de l'équipe de sécurité qui a su nous maintenir sur le droit chemin en nous ouvrant la porte d'entrée. J'ai particulièrement apprécié l'effort collectif vers une immersion culturelle totale. J'en ressors changée. Mes deux amis se sont inscrits sur la liste événementiel n'hésitez pas à les tenir au courant le plus régulièrement possible leur sociabilité en dépend.
Ps: Nous avons été particulièrement touché par le contact téléphonique qui a instauré un climat de confiance instantané & nous a fait sentir en sécurité dans ce lieu légendaire.

Jul 6, 2025
on Google
5.0

Great place for some drinks at night.
I wish they also had food menu, but that's ok.
All the drinks are described in detail on the menu. The DJ keeps the atmosphere very nice, would go back for a quick grab for a drink. It is a bit loud for a quiet talk.

Jul 4, 2025
on Google

Drink menu is very creative. Cocktails were great, will return the next time we're in Montreal.

Jul 2, 2025
on Google