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.
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 :)
Alright so here is the deal: I walked into this bar thinking'I don't really like rum' because of one bad night with the captain in college & walked out with a new appreciation for the many varied & complex flavors & types of rum. All credit goes to Jackson whose knowledge & love for the spirit shines through in the complex, balanced & just honestly delicious drinks he crafts. Cannot recommend this spot highly enough! It is a must visit!
Feb 16, 2026
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So nice we had to visit twice the same night!! The smallest bar in Montreal made a big impression- our bartender Jackson didn't miss once suggesting unbelievable rum cocktails, a must visit for anyone in old montreal or someone who thinks they don't like rum.
Small bar, big fun!! This tiny bar has the best rum selection on the island of montreal, amazing cocktails, impeccable service, & staff that genuinely loves every inch of this tiny space. This is a bar where everyone talks & becomes friends due to the small space. This is my favourite bar on planet earth.
Came here on the Super Bowl day & we were the only guests in the bar. Jackson was an amazing source of knowledge about Montreal & rums in general. Made friends with the fellow guests & had an amazing time!
Jackson is the best! He can make you any drink even if you don't know what you want! This is a must stop, as it is the smallest bar in Canada! Great place to end of start the night!
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
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!
The cocktails are out of this world & it would be impossible to describe the incredible service experience - positive vibes, super talented bartender (shout out to Jackson) & a place you need to experience if you're in Montreal. We'll be back!
