Bar Le Mal Nécessaire

Cocktails are creative and delicious, great ambiance and service

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

If you don't go to Le Mal Nécessaire each time you visit Montréal, why do you go to Montréal?

Loved it before, loving it even more after they moved to the new location. Amazing place, amazing drinks, great ambience, perfectio? Yes.

If you love yourself try the Froot Loops shot, please.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

TO AVOID!!!! Poor service! And a manager who yells at us to leave!
After less than 2 hours the manager comes to us and says "I have finished serving you, you have had the allotted time at the table" knowing that we were never warned that there was "allocated time for the table", he told us "it's either you consume again or you leave". He yelled at us when we said it was illegal since he didn't tell us in advance that there was an allotted time and we hadn't finished our drinks yet.
A system based on pressure and intimidation and which does not respect consumer rights.
The waiter clearly told us "the customer is not king here".

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Very cute place, and the drinks are amazing. However, their payment system is horrible, and let me explain why. It's pretty ridiculous that one person has to pre pay for everyone, that being the price after taxes, but also an 18% tip and to quickly mention people should have the right to tip at their own convenience, 18% is above the standard tipping rate, but more importantly including tips in the deposit is ridiculous, this place charges tips to just hold a table for you!! What they lack to comprehend is that this amount is what we call a deposit, and deposits are refundable and normally no tax nor tips are included. Also, at the end they deduct the portion you paid (excluding taxes and tips), and then charge the taxes and a minimum of an 18% tip...Not only is this such a complicated process, but having everyone e transfer you (if you choose to pay separately) is chaotic. They have one bill for everything and you have to be the one on top of everyone's payment and getting e transfers when they could simply just charge separate bills! It's not normal. It's a bummer, it's such a beautiful place.

The place is dark, the cocktail is okay.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Correct atmosphere. Long and unnecessary waiting time outside since several tables were unoccupied. Cocktails are too expensive. The waitress is controlling.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

This is a great place for connecting with people. The atmosphere is fantastic and the cocktails have a signature flavor. I was lost while finding the entrance as there is only one little sign "bar" close to the door.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Bar Le Mal Nécessaire is a fun, unique, retro bar definitely worthy of a stop in Montréal. Although it's gained its popularity for the aptly named "Champagne Papi", the menu offers tons of diverse cocktails to choose from. The service was fantastic and the drinks were incredible, the Champagne Papi actually tasted incredible for what may be considered a "gimmicky drink". I would order it even if it did not have Drake's face on it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Champagne Papi

Greatly decorated bar in the heart of Montreal!
Very unique and very well mixed cocktails!

I strongly recommend it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Unbelievable, the cocktails are really good, well made and super fresh! The service is just too great! Great new location, beautiful!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Great cocktails, very well balanced. Service was solid

A place full of good music, a great DJ and super exquisite cocktails with a great concept. I would definitely come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coco Supremo & Abacaxi Mai Tai

Inconspicuous entrance, almost hidden away, I liked that. Good music and great vibes. The miso juicy was just perfect. Would come back to try more.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place for a get together with friends

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Amazing bartending service, an absolute pleasure to watch and honour to be around. Ask for Patrick!