Maison Close brings a playful edge to the wine bar format without sacrificing substance. Run by Pascal Bolduc and David Hibon—veterans of Montreal’s restaurant scene—the space combines European inspiration with a distinctly local twist. Named in reference to the city’s former Red Light district, it embraces a layered identity: part neighbourhood bar, part low-lit cabaret, part culinary hangout. The room is warm and slightly irreverent, with a rock playlist and graphic artwork woven into the experience.

The food menu leans casual but sharp, with Italian-inflected plates meant for sharing—house pastas, cold cuts, seasonal vegetables—while the wine list spans from natural curiosities to more classic bottles, all privately sourced and priced to encourage exploration. While the mood skews relaxed and unpretentious, attention to detail runs deep, from the pacing of service to the occasional live performance. Maison Close is built for regulars, but always leaves space for surprise.