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Cafe Cleopatra
Cafe Cleopatra, Saint Laurent Boulevard, Montreal, QC, Canada
Across the two floors of this venue you can find the best cabaret and dancing in the city. On the ground floor, female dancers perform for the crowds, and they even offer more intimate experiences in private cabins. Up on the second floor you can find Montreal's oldest cabaret stage, hosting performances throughout the week and other special events. The bar serves a wide variety of drinks to help the party continue well into the night.
Older Crowd, Dancers
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