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El Pequeño Bar
Cocktail Bar Top Pick

El Pequeño Bar

Old Montreal
4.9$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 4 pmValentine's Day: hours might differ
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El Pequeño Bar Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for El Pequeño Bar

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Review Summary

El Pequeño Bar is described as the smallest bar in Canada with a bold rum-forward cocktail program and a warm, intimate vibe. There is no standard menu, and drinks are customized to taste, often delivering strong, balanced flavors that guests call dangerously delicious. The atmosphere is consistently praised for being cozy and social, with attentive, knowledgeable staff who craft inventive cocktails on the fly and offer thoughtful recommendations, making the experience feel personal yet communal. Guests note memorable nights filled with lively conversation, great hospitality, and drinks that showcase a superb rum selection. Overall, this spot stands out for world-class cocktails in a tiny space, blending theater like service, vibrant energy, and a strong sense of place that keeps visitors returning.
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A fantastic cocktail bar with an incredibly well-curated selection of Cuban classics! Jackson is a stellar bartender with skill & personality. This is a bar that stays on the list - a must-visit ☺️❤️

Jan 12, 2025
on Google

The mojitos were amazing & the Cuban sandwich was as well. Jackson was a great bartender & super friendly too. Definitely stop by here & maybe he'll give you some recommendations on other places to go afterwards. He gave us a ton & we had such an amazing night exploring different parts of the city.

Jan 2, 2025
on Google

Tristan was an amazing bartender! He is a great conversationalist & gave us great recommendations for drinks & a talented mixologist. I would recommend this place! He helped create a really cozy & fun environment.

Jan 2, 2025
on Google

Cutest little bar! Offered fun cocktails!

Dec 23, 2024
on Google

Absolutely wonderful! Had a great time at this cute bar & the bartender Jackson was very helpful & informative, will definitely be back!

Dec 9, 2024
on Google

We didn't eat, just some incredible cocktails! Fun bartender - very well done cocktails. So on trend. Nice to find a spot in Old Montréal that isn't touristy.

Dec 8, 2024
on Google
5.0

El Pequeno is a wonderful spot! Jackson is an amazing host & bartender, always making you feel welcome with his friendly vibe. He offers great drink recommendations & is super knowledgeable. With great music & one of the best rum selections in Montreal, it's definitely a place worth visiting!

Nov 11, 2024
on Google
5.0

The Cubano slaps & is a cost effective solution to wanting to drink more but not having eaten. Also good rum selection for the city, the bartender (Tristan) was very friendly, & he made a hell of an off-list jungle bird.

Nov 8, 2024
on Google

If you want to have a talk & meet new people while you enjoy great drinks this is your bar! Great for people that gets there by their own

Oct 27, 2024
on Google
5.0

Such a fun bar!! 10/10 experience, as a tourist this is a must visit. Ask Jackson for a "jaquiri" you will not regret it, but also the mojito is the best I've ever tasted I will absolutely be back

Oct 1, 2024
on Google

The most adorable bar maybe ever. Jackson was an absolute delight! Thank you! Merci!

Sep 13, 2024
on Google

Barman is very friendly & good. Definitely not the best mojito but was ok while waiting

Aug 1, 2024
on Google

If I could give more stars to this place, I would. I always have a blast when I come here, drinks are amazing, as well as the bartenders!! Honorific mention to William.

Jul 29, 2024
on Google

First time in Montreal & I cannot recommend going anywhere else for a cozy, intimate & great atmosphere. Wil & Milee contributed to this. They both took care of us, & were delightfully inviting, attentive & friendly. Their hospitality alone makes us want to come back & spend the entire night at the bar. These two truly were the great environment that El Pequeno offers.

Jun 2, 2024
on Google
5.0

Petit bar qui mérite assurément qu'on y arrête! Petit frère du Coldroom, on y sert des breuvages d'une grande qualité. Merci à Olivier pour le bon moment, assurement le clou de nôtre soirée :)

Apr 9, 2024
on Google

Des cocktails fabuleux & un barman d'exception, merci Olivier pour ton service !

Mar 31, 2024
on Google

Oh my god. What a fantastic experience at El pequeno!!! Will took incredible care of us & explained multiple rums to us. Cocktails were excellent, what a talented bartender. I can not wait to be back

Mar 27, 2024
on Google

A very tiny bar, with one sitting table in the middle. I would say max 8 people can go in, & I assume in the summer more with the terrace. The service was amiable. We had two cocktails one margarita & one specialty cocktail of the season. Both were beautifully presented & both were delicious,

Mar 10, 2024
on Google
5.0

We went in to warm up on a cold February night & for being such a small bar (the smallest in all Canada!), the atmosphere was impeccable. The lighting, the music & the drinks were 😍😍😍. We had the old cubano for drinks. WOW! Well done el pequeno!!

Feb 18, 2024
on Google

Superbe petit bar qui donne envie d'explorer le speakeasy juste à côté ;)

Dec 4, 2023
on Google