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| - As a design nerd, I really appreciated the aesthetic and attention to detail at this hole in the wall cocktail bar. I loved everything from the neon green pineapple sign at street level, to the kitschy pineapple shirts worn by the servers. The vibe is young and hip, but really anything goes. I came on a Saturday night and the place was busy, but my DC and I were made to feel welcome and the host was able to ask another group to scoot over to create room for us. The lack of pretense was refreshing. It feels like going to someone's basement, with long sofas and an open concept. It seems like a place where it would be easy to strike up a conversation with your neighbours if you were so inclined. The lounge-y, eclectic playlist was on point and wasn't so loud that you couldn't talk.
But of course, atmosphere can only go so far. The drinks thankfully delivered. I had one with chia seeds and gin which was interesting, flavourful, and not too complicated. The cocktail menu is really well organized too, making it easy to find what you like. I didn't go for the fancy ones served in coconuts because they were so much more expensive.
I'm really happy I found this spot, which is a nice alternative to the Plateau bar scene. Chinatown/Quartier des Spectacles doesn't have that many good cocktail bars (or I haven't found that many) so Le Mal Necessaire is a great find!
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