Cardinal Bar

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418 E Wilson St
Madison, WI 53703

The Cardinal Bar is a vibrant cocktail bar and dance club located in the heart of Madison, Wisconsin. Originally opened in 1974 by Cuban native Ricardo Gonzalez, it has become a staple for the Madison Latin, jazz, and LGBTQ communities.

Known for its inclusive atmosphere, the Cardinal Bar attracts a diverse crowd with a wide variety of ages and demographics. The venue features a lively dance scene and an impressive selection of drinks that keep patrons coming back for more.

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Allison N.
4/2/2025

The decor is so cute and I really liked the food options and NA drinks! Parking is a challenge so we parked in the Essen Haus lot then walked over. We arrived shortly after they opened and it was...

Clarence D.
3/2/2025

Cardinal Bar is stunning, and almost worth going for the historic architecture and gorgeous decor alone. The service wasn't amazing, as they had only one employee bartending and making food. It...

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R W.
1/3/2025

Saw Bill Roberts Combo and was blown away that they had such top musicians playing in there. Was it rather early though. I think they said that there's disco in the evenings or something like...

Elsa B.
11/5/2023

An updated review. For your viewing pleasure. Order the amor tropical. Super yummy. Great music.

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China Moon C.
7/3/2009

* sigh * Thursday, July 2nd, 2009. My last night @ El Cardinal? Only time will tell. My FaceBook page said this was going to be the 'Last Latin Night' at the Cardinal so, being as though I'm...

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