The address, electric bar service, and dancing into the night of Le Mal Nécessaire—before it moved into its present-day digs on the southern edge of downtown—lives again with Leonor.
It's steered by co-owners Mickey Rizk, Tino Rizk, and Gregoire Merlot—all of whom have earned stripes from Bar Pamplemousse, and brothers Mickey and Tino worked at Mal Nécessaire as well—but with a new direction.
All that remains, it seems, is walking down into its depths.


Photograph: @hugofmaher / Instagram
“We’re focusing on creating a proper cocktail bar experience during the day and early evening, but on Friday and Saturday nights, it shifts into a high-energy party vibe with DJs,” says Mickey.
“We’re aiming for a space where you can enjoy both great cocktails and a lively atmosphere—something that’s not easy to find in the neighbourhood,” he adds.
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