Salon Badin
Petit Bourgogne, Montréal
Bar in Montréal, Canada
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Savoury-Forward Hi-Fi Basement
Why go
Salon Badin is worth considering for a Montréal drinks night when you want an award-recognized bar without building the evening around a formal meal. Treat it as a flexible date or pre-/post-dinner stop, not a food-first booking, and compare it with nearby cocktail and wine-bar options if your group has a specific drinking style in mind.
About Salon Badin
Salon Badin is a Montréal bar. It was ranked #49 on Canada's 100 Best Bars in 2025. Beyond that recognition and a smart-casual dress code, its profile is limited, so the safest way to plan around it is as a bar choice rather than as a fully documented dining recommendation.
If the priority is a deeper restaurant meal, use our full Montréal restaurants guide instead. If the priority is a bar stop in the city, this belongs on the same planning list as our full Montréal bars guide.
Award-recognized bar energy
The strongest signal is recognition from Canada's 100 Best Bars in 2025, where Salon Badin was listed at #49. That does not confirm a particular drink style, menu format, food program, price point, or service setup, but it does make the bar a credible option to consider when comparing Montréal plans.
Because specifics on cuisine, menu structure, pricing, hours, seating, and reservations are not extensive, the smarter move is to use Salon Badin for a flexible plan rather than a high-stakes occasion built around a known dish, a fixed spend, or a documented format. Choose it when the appeal is an award-recognized Montréal bar with a smart-casual dress code, and confirm any operational details directly before you go.
Who should put it on the Montréal shortlist
Planners should see this as a bar-first Montréal option with a confirmed national ranking, not as a venue whose full dining, booking, or menu details are readily available. For broader trip planning, pair it with our full Montréal hotels guide, our full Montréal experiences guide, and our full Montréal wineries guide.
Cross-shopping can still be useful. For other Montréal bar options, compare Salon Badin with Atwater Cocktail Club, Bar Courcelle, BarBara, Milky Way Cocktail Bar, or September Cafe. For the rest of the city, keep the comparison general and verify current details directly with each venue before building a plan around it.
Planning details
- Location
- 2613 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3J 1N9
- Website
- instagram.com/salon.badin
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Salon Badin presents as a subterranean listening bar that privileges sound and atmosphere over spectacle. You descend from rue level into a wood-paneled room finished in earth tones; the interior reads like a hi-fi salon first and a cocktail bar second. Acoustic treatment and a pair of reference-grade McIntosh MC901 amplifiers make the audio experience precise and intimate, while the vinyl-only format reinforces an analog, retro-minded aesthetic. The overall effect is warm and quietly refined: a place built for attentive listening, mindful conversation and cocktails that complement rather than compete with the room.
Best For
This is a destination for late-night visits, low-key date nights and solitary listening sessions where the soundtrack matters as much as the drink. Set in Little Burgundy’s basement bar scene, Salon Badin rewards guests who seek a calmer, more deliberate alternative to Montreal’s high-volume terrasse culture. The reference-grade audio setup and curated vinyl programme make it especially appealing to music enthusiasts and anyone looking for a special-occasion outing that centers on thoughtful cocktails and a focused, undistracted environment.
Ordering Tips
The cocktail programme reads like an editorial voice: drinks here tilt savory rather than sweet, and the list is positioned as part of a considered, technically minded movement in Montreal mixology. Expect cocktails designed to pair with attentive listening rather than loud conversation. Because the format is vinyl-only and the room emphasizes acoustic fidelity, order with the mindset of a listener—choose cocktails that favor savory or spirit-forward profiles if you want the drink to sit well alongside the music. The space rewards patience and attention to detail rather than rapid rounds.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dimly lit basement with wood-paneled walls, earth-toned velour banquettes, and soft lighting that creates a cocooned, vintage rec-room atmosphere focused on sound quality and intimate conversation.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Speakeasy
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Vinyl Only Rotation Featuring Djs and Live Jazz Ensembles with Multi Genre Selections
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Odd One Out
- Shiitake and Jalapeño
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2613 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3J 1N9
Planning details
Location
2613 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3J 1N9 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Pick Atwater Cocktail Club if the group wants a more cocktail-forward room, or BarBara if the evening needs to include food as part of the plan. For a lower-pressure neighborhood feel, Bar Courcelle is the safer alternative.
Bar context
How Salon Badin compares in Montréal
Choose Salon Badin when recognition matters and the night needs flexibility. Its Canada's 100 Best Bars placement gives it a stronger credibility signal than an unranked casual stop, but the public profile is lighter on menu and price specifics than a planner may want for a full-night commitment. September Cafe is the better cross-shop if the group wants a more daytime-to-evening café-bar feel, while Salon Badin is the cleaner pick for a drinks-led night.
For cocktail energy, Atwater Cocktail Club and Milky Way Cocktail Bar are more obvious choices for guests who want a bar crawl atmosphere. Salon Badin is the calmer recommendation when the priority is conversation and a less production-heavy plan. If food is part of the brief, compare it with BarBara, which is likely the more natural fit for a dinner-adjacent evening.
Bar Courcelle is the practical alternative for readers who want a neighborhood-bar mood without chasing an award signal. Salon Badin is the stronger pick for visitors who want one vetted Montréal bar on the itinerary; Bar Courcelle is the easier fallback when the plan is casual and low-pressure.
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Compare Salon Badin
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Salon Badin | Montréal | 2025 Canada's 50 Best Bars · #49 |
| September Cafe | Montréal | No published awards |
| Atwater Cocktail Club | Montréal | 2026 Canada's 50 Best Bars · #72026 North America's 50 Best Bars · #62Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best International Bar Team – Canada * - Best International Bar Team – Canada * (Regional Top 10 Honoree)2025 Canada's 50 Best Bars · #52025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #36Top 500 Bars 2025 · #2022024 North America's 50 Best Bars · #502023 World's 50 North America's Best Bars · #32 |
| Milky Way Cocktail Bar | Montréal | Top 500 Bars 2025 · #271 |
| BarBara | Montréal | No published awards |
| Bar Courcelle | Montréal | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salon Badin good for a date?
Salon Badin can be considered for a date if you want a bar-first plan in Montréal. Its 2025 Canada's 100 Best Bars #49 ranking is the main credibility signal, while details such as menu format, seating, and service style are not extensive.
Do I need a reservation at Salon Badin?
Is the food good at Salon Badin?
Food details are not extensive. If dinner matters more than drinks, choose a Montréal venue with a clearer confirmed dining profile, or check Salon Badin's official channels for current information.
Does Salon Badin have happy hour deals?
Happy hour information is not available, so do not plan around discounts. The confirmed reason to consider Salon Badin is its Canada's 100 Best Bars #49 recognition in 2025.
Does Salon Badin have outdoor seating?
Is Salon Badin good for groups?
Information on group suitability is not available. For any group plan, confirm directly with Salon Badin before going, since seating, booking, and space details are not readily available.
