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El Pequeño Bar

Old Montreal
4.9$$
OPEN4 pm - 1 am
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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 in reviews as a tiny but mighty rum haven in Old Montreal, where a warm intimate atmosphere and top notch service make guests feel welcomed from the moment they step in. The bar is praised for its expansive rum selection and creative cocktails that range from mojitos and daiquiris to signature drinks, with patrons noting skilled craft and balance even when drinks are customized. The staff are described as knowledgeable and genuinely passionate, delivering recommendations and stories that enhance the experience and often turning first-time visitors into repeat guests. The space, although compact, is said to foster conversation and a sense of community among patrons, contributing to a memorable and uplifting night out. Overall, El Pequeño Bar is viewed as a standout spot in Montreal and a must visit for lovers of rum and well made cocktails, with many remarks about returning to enjoy the vibe as much as the drinks.
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Love this place! Jackson makes a great Mojito. Best Mojitos I've had outside of Miami. Classic rum bar. Jackson will customize your drink (ie passionfruit mojito instead of a regular mojito) if you ask him

Feb 7, 2026
on Google

Highly recommend this place. Good vibes & Jackson is the best. Mojitos are top notch

Feb 1, 2026
on Google

Do yourself a favour & GO.

Jackson; with a magician's flair & a poet's soul, crafts rum (& mezcal) based cocktails so transcendent, I'm convinced the man has a direct line to the gods of sugarcane.

Each drink is a symphony: layered, seductive, impossible to replicate, & delivered with the kind of charisma that would make a 1940s movie star jealous.His Mojito? It's not a cocktail-it's a love letter written in mint & lime, sealed with a kiss of sunlight.

The Daiquiri? A frozen ode to elegance, sharp as a tailored suit & smoother than silk in a summer breeze. & don't even get me started on his signature creation-original, yet conjuring the strawberries of one's youth -wildly perfect, I half expected the glass to start glowing.

Jackson works the bar like a conductor commands an orchestra, every gesture purposeful, every pour poetic. He remembers your name, your drink, your dog's birthday-probably even what you were drinking in a past life.

This isn't just bartending. It's theater. It's religion. It's pure, liquid magic. Do yourself a favour & have a seat.

Aug 21, 2025
on Google

Well, I went with my friend & to be sincère it was an amazing expérience with Tristan. He made us a spécial mojito & special daiquiris. Best expérience 👌🙌 Recommended

May 7, 2025
on Google

Incredible experience, Jackson created an unmatched environment that is both friendly & sophisticated. The hurricane & watermelon mojito both staples in rum based cocktails, were made stupendously! A surprising addition to the smallest bar in Canada is the warm & crispy cubano. A real must in Montreal.

Mar 8, 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
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

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

Aug 1, 2024
on Google

Super bar hyper sympa, atmosphère mémorable. Les mojitos sont magiques!

Oct 30, 2023
on Google