Le Mal Necessaire - Montreal, Quebec

We decided to try this bar out after seeing it on instagram and it was PHENOMENAL. We had so much fun the first night, we came back with more friends the following evening. We loved the ambiance, the music was not so loud that we couldn’t have a conversation with ... each other and the staff were outstanding, they really put on a show! The drinks are on another level — I highly recommend the fruit loop shots. We loved hearing the back stories behind the drinks we ordered and how they came to fruition it was also a treat to get shown the back room that had elements from the former bar location (bar top and tile) under renovation. We will be hitting up mal every time we are in the city and you should too! Read more

Cool place that you wouldn’t know it existed from the outside of the building as there are no signs. Great cocktails, cool detailed drink menu with lots of explanations to help choose, great music as there was a dj playing, cool vibe. Service seemed to be slow as I only noticed ... two servers. We sat down at the bar as there were no tables available, enjoyed the drinks while seeing all the bartender magic happening right in front of us. Bartender is great, but someone should be looking over cleaning the bar as the person beside me has spilled his drink, made bar dirty and nobody cleaned it while we were there. Overall good experience and would love to come back. Read more

Great little bar that recently moved to a larger location. They have an extensive drink menu that will have you trying something new every time. Try the froot loops shots, you will be surprised. I had the Big Fun in Little China, great drink for those who love strong ginger. ... It even had a fortune cookie! The vibes here are just right on a night out. They even had a DJ when I visited. Read more

If you’re looking for the best cocktails in Montreal, you might have just found them here! All the ingredients are fresh, made from scratch including juices and syrups (except the liqueur of course). The Pina Fuego served inside an actual pineapple not only looks exotic, but also tastes delicious. If I ... didn’t know how much alcohol was in it, I might have gulped it up as it was very yummy. My companion’s Old Fashion surprised me with the range of flavors and depth of taste. The Coco Supremo was also delicious. I got a modified version as they were out of an ingredient. It was served in a carved out coconut which was pretty cool. The atmosphere is chick and the decor stylish. Beautiful ambiance completes the experience. I’d definitely choose this bar to impress a friend. I’m so lucky I chose this bar. The reviews were a little confusing and certainly don’t do it justice. Most of the complains were actually about the service and not the drinks. Despite that, I’d highly recommend it. This is a rare gem in the heart of Montreal if not in Canada. Read more

Had a great experience at Bar Le Mal Necessaire for our first night in Montreal. The service from start to finish was 100%. Bouncer was great at keeping everyone informed as to how long the wait would be to enter and let us wait inside for 10 minutes before out seats ... were ready. We sat at the bar and was served by Jess and Jackson. Both gave exceptional service, giving delicious recommendations of what cocktails to try based on our preferences - Jackson's recommendation of the housemate coconut cream (I believe) added to the espresso martini slush was delicious. Would definitely return on another trip to Montreal. Read more