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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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Stumbled on this little gem while visiting Montreal for the weekend. Jackson made us awesome drinks & gave us recommendations for places to check out across the city. He had welcoming energy & made you feel like a friend. Can't wait to visit again this summer :)

Feb 17, 2026
on Google
5.0

Tristan the bartender is AMAZING!!! It's an extremely small bar but such a unique & extraordinary bar. He was amazing. My fiance & I had so much fun. We were sharing music of Afrbobeats & Spanish music with him. We gave him recommendations & he gave us song recommendations as well as where to go for the best bars. The drinks were incredible. My partner & I had about 7-9 drinks & it was very worth it. Thank you Tristan for everything!

Feb 6, 2026
on Google

Fantastic rum selection & a great vibe, but the real highlight was the bartender, Jackson. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, & clearly passionate about what he does. His recommendations were spot-on & the cocktails were perfectly balanced. Jackson made the experience memorable. We'll definitely be back! 🍹🥃

Dec 29, 2025
on Google

You haven't actually experienced this bar until you've had Jackson as the bartender. He is an absolute legend behind the bar & clearly loves every second of what he does.

He's incredibly chatty, personable, & is full of great recommendations for things to do in the area.

Dec 23, 2025
on Google

Small space, big on personality & flavor. Jackson is the GOAT & we loved that he was ready to toss the menu to the side & help us select drinks based on a conversation about our preferences. We went to another very highly ranked'no menu' bar in town & found their drink discussion process to be very sanitized compared to Jackson sharing his personal tastes & recommendations & laughing with us-we much preferred this kind of personalized, intimate service! Plus the drinks themselves are great, so it's a win all around!

Aug 3, 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
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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