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    Purgatory

    4.3 (12 reviews)
    Thu 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Fri 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    PURGATORY ATMOSPHERE

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    Divey
    Outdoor seating

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    a bar with purple lighting
    Josh S.

    Service was horrible, ambience looked nice. I was denied a cocktail just because the bartender was too busy, would have told me they don't sell that specific cocktail instead of jumping the fence. May never go again... dancers are great in personality!!! The only thing that matters there..!!

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    4 years ago

    Bartender was attentive and the dancers are nice eye candy. Drinks are reasonably priced and just a short walk to main strip

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    5 years ago

    Recently gone back to Purgatory. It has improved staff is very attentive. I would like to go back again.

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