Bar Le Mal Nécessaire
1015 St Alexander St, Montreal
(514) 397-1118
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Cool and laidback place in old mtl. Greet cocktails, fresh beers, reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The place has a great vibe and the drinks are amazing, but the service left a lot to be desired. I went on a Tuesday night with a group of 10, and the place was almost empty. When we arrived, the server pushed a sigh and barely acknowledged us. The server (who was a guy from France) came across as passive aggressive, which was off-putting. Hosting a group of 10 on a quiet night should be a welcomed opportunity, especially considering tips... There was no warm welcome or friendly service. Honestly, if it weren’t for the setting, I wouldn’t recommend coming back, as the service is the main reason people might avoid this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 1
Amazing cocktail bar that you need to check out. A lot of great tiki and rum cocktails. They can also make you anything you’d like based on your taste and pallet. They’re very friendly and talkative and one what they do. They’re two bartenders that made our night special tonight are Audrey and Adri.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great drinks, friendly staff, and a nice atmosphere. Would definitely come again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We met up with a friend here for a drink, but it wasn’t quite the right fit for us. The drinks were expensive and not really to our taste, and the music was so loud that we could barely hear each other. That said, the décor and the space itself were nice. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend it as a spot to catch up with friends over drinks.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Stunning environment, classy drinks and great selections.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
More a vibe than a quality cocktail bar. It’s a cool looking space with a house DJ in the
middle of a beautiful room. The bar seating is an elevated experience while the liquor bottles are back lit. Frankly this is a fairly standard look and feel for any cocktail bar trying to be good. The sad part is the actual cocktails and bartenders…they can produce someone’s recipe for 10 pretty basic cocktails with a slight twist but aren’t actually mixologist and can’t make a cocktail that’s interesting on their own. It all just came across as a high end DJ cocktail bar over charging for basic cocktails. There are better options for cocktails, vibe, DJ’s and all things combined. Pass.
Pretty mid honestly. I guess if you forget what it was and see it as a new thing… it’s fine. But it’s not even a shadow of its former self. Felt super sterile, cut with the cookie cutter mold of every hotel bar ever. Staff seemed uninterested and not at all experienced. The mal necessaire cocktail - what used to be a staple - was poorly made, served with half melted ice and definitely canned pineapple juice. The espresso martini was surprisingly amazing . Also no food was a let down
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Miso Juicy was amazing and I loved the fun shots. The vibe here is great!
Atmosphere: 5
Le Mal Nécessaire is a very good bar, though I must admit I more liked the vibes of the old location as compared to this on. Its brighter and more vibrant, but the vibes of the old one were just better inmy opinion, also didn't feel as well taken care of as before, not bad by any stretch! Just not quite 5 stars. Can't fault the cocktails at all though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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Rico was super attentive and gave awesome recommendations. Excellent service. The atmosphere is really nice and makes for a great spot for girls’ night.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Amazing selection of cocktails. There is literally something for everyone. The music and decor is fantastic. Highly recommend for a night out!
Large enough place with plenty of comfortable couches and live music spinning. The menu had great cocktail variety, and it’s designed like a zine with information about drinks and drink history in it. The atmosphere is on the darker side and it took a little time to get the drinks, but all the ones my table ordered were immaculate tasting.
Nice speak-easy with well balanced cocktails. Definitely recommend if you want to have a good cocktail within a nice atmosphere.
One of the best cocktail spots in town! The drinks are creative, balanced, and beautifully presented. The staff is thoughtful and kind, especially Eddy. Perfect vibe for a chill night out or a date. Highly recommend!
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