Bar Le Mal Nécessaire
Cocktail bar · Downtown Montreal ·
Exotic tiki-style cocktails, DJ music, and 70s vibe
Exotic tiki-style cocktails, DJ music, and 70s vibe
"*Le Mal Nécessaire* translates into “the necessary evil”. This unique tiki-chic bar has a secret, uber-cool vibe. Although it’s tucked away in a Chinatown basement, you can spot the bright, neon-green pineapple logo at the top of the staircase as you walk down the street. Lose yourself in sweet tiki drinks with fresh fruit or classical cocktails while soaking in cool beats." - Havas Montréal
"When Schmidt opened Le Mal Necéssaire a couple of blocks away in 2014 he worked to integrate into the Chinatown community — joining the Chinatown Merchants Association and sourcing as much as possible from local suppliers so that the neighborhood would also benefit from his business." - Valerie Silva
"The decor in Chinatown tiki-bar Le Mal Nécessaire screams sticky summer night, but step into the dark basement bar (located beneath a Chinese restaurant) and you’ll find yourself enjoying a nice reprieve from the heat outside—ideally with a nice cold cocktail in hand (either served in typically tiki style from a pineapple, or one of the bar’s less ostentatious but equally tasty options)." - Holly Tousignant
"Tiki bar Le Mal Nécessaire teams up with Cordova tonight (November 29), with Alex QB bringing the bar’s tropical Chinatown flavours to a Cordova pairing menu that leans into Caribbean tastes." - Tim Forster
"Look for the neon pineapple and you’ll know you’ve found the place. Le Mal Nécessaire’s tiki-inspired cocktails are a fun novelty to enjoy with friends — and the happy hour specials are unbeatable for the quality and innovation of their drinks."