Salon Badin

Tucked below the renowned Little Burgundy restaurant, HENI, the newly opened 24-seat cocktail-focused listening lounge offers a uniquely intimate experience in Montreal's nightlife scene. As Salon Badin's Director of Operations, Soufian Mamlouk, explains, “Everything that happens in this room feels so much more special because of its size. You’re closer to everything—the bartenders, the DJs—and the energy is palpable.”

With a carefully curated multi-genre music rotation and a seasonally evolving cocktail menu crafted by Émile Archambault, the space provides a rare blend of warmth and sophistication. The drinks take inspiration from Archambault's vineyard in Outaouais, incorporating local and wild ingredients, making each cocktail a fleeting, immersive experience.

In a city striving to revive its nightlife, the lounge’s intimate size proves to be its strength, offering a cozy, personal atmosphere that stands apart from the usual bustling venues.