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Madison · Gay club

the Cardinal Bar

A lively LGBTQ community cocktail bar and dance space with Latin music, jazz and a long queer history.
HoursBusiness hours: Mon closed; Tue 16:00–00:00 (next day); Wed 16:00–00:00 (next day); Thu 16:00–02:00 (next day); Fri 16:00–02:30 (next day); Sat 11:00–02:30 (next day); Sun 11:00–00:00 (next day).
Address418 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703
Visitor tipEase into dancing with a salsa lesson. A Thursday visitor’s Google review described a 20:30 lesson followed by live-band dancing; this was their visit’s timetable.
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