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.
Petite pépite à découvrir!! Les cocktails sont excellents & les serveurs (Charles, Eddy & Lili) sont aux petits soins pour les clients! Merci c'est un plaisir à chaque visite 🤩
Nous sommes allés à cet établissement, car il nous a été recommandé par des amis. Le staff était très agréable & ils nous ont très bien accomodés, le menu des boissons nous à bien été expliqué & nos drinks étaient délicieux. Merci à notre serveur Adam & a Nico pour le bel accueil. Nous avons adoré & nous allons retourne
Large enough place with plenty of comfortable couches & live music spinning. The menu had great cocktail variety, & it's designed like a zine with information about drinks & drink history in it. The atmosphere is on the darker side & it took a little time to get the drinks, but all the ones my table ordered were immaculate tasting.
Exceptionally well-done cocktail bar. Probably the most creative cocktail menu I've ever seen, resemblant of a passport to travel their world of flavours. This place puts a lot of energy & focus into it's creative drinks - which it should as a cocktail bar. Service was alright. Atmosphere is really cool. Expect to wait for a seat at peak times.
New location, 2025 Review:
Leaving a second review here as they have moved to a new location & have adapted the experience to the space, as well as changed the cocktail menu. Most notable change is their brilliant seating system that almost eliminates the lineup. They have a'lobby bar' that you wait at while waiting for seating in the main hall. This lobby bar serves simple mixed drinks at lower prices instead of the full cocktail menu. We weren't there for too long before our table was ready. The atmosphere at the new location has been tuned a bit more upscale, abandoning the more colourful, travel theme for a more refined nightlife experience. A few items on the cocktail menu have not changed but much of it has, & I have to admit I don't love the new additions as much as a few of the drinks that they removed. It's not an upgrade for me personally. Service was still as exceptional as my first experience however.
C'est LA place pour les cocktails! Super ambiance. Merci aux serveurs Eddie & Charles pour votre excellent service qui a fait toute la différence sur notre expérience.
May 31, 2025
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One of the best cocktail spots in town! The drinks are creative, balanced, & beautifully presented. The staff is thoughtful & kind, especially Eddy. Perfect vibe for a chill night out or a date. Highly recommend!
The décor & ambiance are absolutely stunning. While I have no doubt the cocktails are exceptional, I found the mocktails a bit underwhelming-they tasted more like simple juices, likely due to the absence of a non-alcoholic base. That said, the overall experience was still thoroughly enjoyable.
Great place & atmosphere. Amazing drinks & menu. Be prepared to wait in the waiting room if there's a lot of people. It took about 45mins to get a table for a group of 4.
May 6, 2025
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Nous avons organisé un événement corporatif dans la salle privée à l'arrière. Je donne un 5 sur 5 pour le service, tant avant que pendant l'événement. Ce fut un réel plaisir de collaborer avec Roxane pour l'organisation, & le service pendant l'événement était impeccable.
First time visiting this bar. Rico made us great drinks & gave us recommendations for other bars & restaurants to visit. He was super welcoming & provided great service. Thank you Rico!
