This continues to be my favorite...

Cafe Cleopatra

Montréal, QC

I’ve visited multiple times over the last three days. The dancers here have actually gotten better over the last year or so. It used to be almost all older and slightly…

Cafe Cleopatra

Montréal, QC

I visit this club every time I’m in Montreal. It’s a dive, but in a good way. The furnishings are the same as they’ve been since the 80’s, drinks are average, but what makes…

Cafe Cleopatra

Montréal, QC

Stopped in last night, which was Canada Day. Jazz fest is also going on, so the place was packed. It was surprisingly warm inside. One of the dancers said that management turns off…

If you feel like stepping into a time machine and going back at least 40 years, this is the spot. The lighting, furniture, and décor look like they haven’t changed in decades, and the place…

I had the opportunity to walk here from downtown, not too far from my hotel. Signage is very noticeable, can't miss it. I made two trips here this night. I arrived early, about 7pm.…

On some level, Montreal's downtown clubs tend to follow a certain formula that sets them apart from clubs in the states. Cleopatra's definitely had that Montreal feel, but it differed in a couple of…

Last visited Cleo several years back and much say it has fallen on hard times. For the newbies especially those visiting from the states, the location and the ambience will feel a bit weird, less…