Our bar, in Montréal
Bar Le Crocodile
Bar Le Crocodile, in Montréal, is Alambika’s own bar. It’s where we put our glassware, ingredients and tools to the test, in real service.
- Address: 10 Beaubien Street West, Montréal, QC H2S 3C4
- Behind Alambika · Beaubien metro
- Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 5 pm – midnight
- Summer terrace
The story
“Our lab with pretzels”
Bar Crocodile was born in the Alambika Alkademie, a multipurpose space with a bar licence that has hosted classes, events, collaborations and short-lived concepts since 2019. Crocodile is its new, permanent iteration. Well, as permanent as a lab can be.
Two worlds meet here. On one side, Max Coubès’s simple, human take on hospitality, far from the race for medals and trends. On the other, Alambika’s testing ground: glassware, tools, ingredients, techniques and prototypes used for real, night after night.
We test. We observe. We improve. And we start again.
No sacred cows
Anything can be questioned. Like a crocodile renewing its scales, the bar keeps evolving. The principles, though, don’t change:
- Lightness
- Hospitality
- Quality
- Curiosity
No kitchen, free snacks, and you’re welcome to bring your own food… as long as it doesn’t stink.
Le Crocodile in pictures
The founders
Two paths, one curiosity for what’s in the glass
Le Crocodile was imagined by Jean-Sébastien Michel, founder of Alambika, and head bartender Max Coubès.
Jean-Sébastien Michel
An entrepreneur and product designer, he founded Alambika in Montréal in 2011, when Québec’s craft cocktail culture was just emerging.
Through Alambika and Jesemi, he finds, designs and distributes products that improve the experience around a glass. He has also long photographed Montréal’s cocktail scene.
Max Coubès
A well-known figure in Québec mixology, originally from the south of France, he champions authentic flavours and the pleasure of drinking better.
He has his own establishment, writes books, collaborates with distilleries and agencies, and designs the graphics for his projects. He is a brand ambassador for NOA.
Getting there
Bar Le Crocodile
10 Beaubien Street West
Montréal, QC H2S 3C4
Behind Alambika · Beaubien metro
Steps from our Montréal store · crocodile@jesemi.com
A secret door connects the Alambika boutique to the bar. Can you find it?
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5 pm – midnight |
| Thursday | 5 pm – midnight |
| Friday | 5 pm – midnight |
| Saturday | 5 pm – midnight |
| Sunday | Closed |
Summer terrace. Exceptional closures announced on Instagram.
Menu and news: on the bar’s website.
Google reviews
What our guests say
A hidden gem with serious talent behind the bar. Every cocktail is crafted to perfection, the service is seamless, and the vibe is just right. You can tell these people truly know what they’re doing. Definitely a go-to spot.
Crocodile Bar nails that balance between laid-back and well-executed. The team clearly knows what they’re doing—drinks are thoughtful, consistent, and made with good instincts. There's a strong sense of hospitality without pretense […]
A little Italy gem! From their cocktails to their service, its great through and through. Their menu has something for everyone and the vibe is so calm and relaxed. […]