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    El Pequeño Bar

    4.7 (35 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    They serve your sandwiches and a cigar box
    Gina S.

    This is a good place to stop for a drink and a snack. I think it would actually be a great lunch stop except it doesn't open until six. The patio area is pretty roomy and they come out to your table. The indoor bar is purportedly the smallest bar in North America and I believe it had four seats. The menu drinks are largely rum based, but they can make any cocktail you ask for. Neither of us are rum drinkers but we both liked what we had. I believe the only food is Cuban sandwiches and plantain chips, both of which we tried and enjoyed. Our server was extremely nice and attentive. Note the mysterious door next to the door to the bar is a speakeasy. We would not have been aware of what it was since no one ever comes out that goes in. Both places seem to have the same owner and you can visit the speakeasy after you have your sandwich.

    Matt A.

    Taking the title Canada's smallest bar   @elpequenobarmtl definitely delivers on its accurate name. A very intimate setting where you will most definitely make freinds as no conversation is private in the 9 seat, rhum focused bar. It has been voted (we're not sure by who) #7 @canadasbest100 and #29 @50bestbars in North America. But, honestly...we're not very sure why. We did enjoy our drink and experience meeting mostly tourists there. However, the cocktails we had were nothing spectacular. Surely not worthy of those rankings. Paired with a bartender with a less than amicable attitude (probably due to the fact that there can really only be one, very stressed, employee at a time) we felt more like we were in a waiting room for @thecoldroommtl with which it shares a stairwell. (As we're all the people we talked to)

    Daquiri (left) & Cafecito (right)
    Stephen I.

    A tiny bar located right next to The Coldroom & across from Bar Bisou Bisou, El Pequeño bar stands out from its sister bars. Like it's name, its very small, seats less than 10 people and little standing room. But rather than detracting, it adds to the intimacy of the bar and a close knit vibe. The cocktails are all Cuban twists on rum based classics like the daiquiri and Pina Colada. I thoroughly enjoyed the drinks!

    Piña Colada
    Rebekah M.

    Enjoyed sitting at the Albert tiny but mighty bar. Our bartender was great to speak with. We talked about bout the bar itself and the Montreal cocktail scene. He slung hit after hit and the bar itself is a wonderful little gem. Definitely worth a pit stop while enjoying the area.

    The Greatest Showman -  ‼
    Joe V.

    This was our precursor to waiting the The Coldroom! Toted as one of the top three bars in Montreal and the smallest - this place was super ! The bartender had a large friendly personality and was very accommodating/ helpful ! Their specialty is Rum with a Havana flair. Have to admit - Rum is never my go to drink. However, amazing revolution with smoky tones and aging process that bring this libation back up on the list. A notable mention for flair and showmanship in the preparation- see photos and go!! *Tip will help you locate establishment *

    Norine A.

    Havana ohnana, half of my heart is in El Pequeño oh nana.. Like my jingle? Maybe not I will stick to reviewing. Within it's first two weeks of opening I was so happy to wander off and discover El Pequeño on a Friday afterwork deal. When Eater mentioned this was a small Havana styled bar that seats 9 ppl - the Polly pocket loving child in me had to check this place out. I patiently waited as they opened up at 7 pm. The best surprise was that Coldroom and Bevo are neighbours to this cute little bar. (Contain excitement). El Pequeño is actually a sister site of Coldroom! (Insert mind explosion sound effect). Walking in-the decor is a very classic, large windows, green plants and literally 2 seats at the bar. There are side and center tables for standing which is where I mozied my way through. It reminded me of an adult lemonade stand setup -added bourbon and hard liquors. Fear not! There is a 30 seater terrace being setup in two weeks -Yay!!! Peter was great at explaining the menu- a simple one. Currently they have 4 drinks: Daquiri, rum & Coke, mojito, and El presidente (12-15$ range). I went with the daquiri (4/5) it was great & strong-made with white and cane sugar, lime juice and and Bacardi Superior. Peter mentioned that they will soon introduce rum flights!! Can't wait. The fact there was only one food item only supports my analogy of a lemonade stand (not 10 cents but worth every cent of the 11$): enter Cubano sandwich. (5/5) if Schwartz were to have a sandwich baby -this would be it. I could hear the butter sizzle on the grill turning brown and spreading beautiful aromas in the small bar. The Cubano was served in an old deli styled wrapping. The sandwich is a combination of meat, mustard, thinly sliced pickles, mozzarella cheese on warmly served paninified bread. So good on an empty stomach! Good to share for 2. I am so happy to have tried this place! I kept this date short and sweet so the rich scent of brown butter can bring me back here to this exotic little find.

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    Amazing drinks and a Cubana sandwich definitely worth it if are in old montral for a day

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    Drinks are amazing and the environment can't be missed! Classic Cuban drinks in the most amazing space!

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    Friendly ppl out here. Was waiting to get into the cold room and entered this Cuban bar. They got a good list of beers. I tried a blonde.

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    Great little spot that lives up the it's name. The bartender made us a solid Cuba Libre and Mint Mohito.

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    Best place to have a great cocktail and delicious cubano sandwich. Everyone is amazing there

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    Found it by mistake but bartender was very knowledgeable. Great service. I recommend this place to anyone looking for great cocktails.

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    A tiny bar located right next to The Coldroom & across from Bar Bisou Bisou, El Pequeño bar stands out from its sister bars.

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