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Black Pearl

Cocktail Bar and Lounge$$$$
Fitzroy
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    Ben K.
    "evan or Chris"(4 Tips)
    Jazzy B.
    "Best cocktails in Melbourne and the hottest bartenders too ;)"(2 Tips)
    Elizabeth L.
    "Head up to the attic.."(2 Tips)
    Time Out Melbourne
    " ‘Fig-onacci Sequence’ of Dewars Scotch whisky"(2 Tips)
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  • James R.
    James RidenourMay 8, 2013
    A great bar. Perfect cocktails by bartenders who know what they are doing. A great place to chill with friends and enjoy. Lounge chairs may be tooooo comfy!
  • Ryan C.heart icon on user image
    Ryan ChandlerApril 22, 2018
    Some of the best bartenders in all of Melbourne (or world). Very knowledgeable and great cocktails
  • Mandy S.heart icon on user image
    Mandy SNovember 13, 2016
    One of the Top 10 bars in the world for good reason. Everything is amazing and well-crafted. The Blarney Stone is exceptional! Great staff as well!
  • Becherovka Voyager
    Becherovka VoyagerJanuary 12, 2013
    By now, legendary place with down to earth bar team, great drinks and homie atmosphere. Simply great! They are all amazing, but Chris Hysted is THA MAN.
  • Kelvin W.
    Kelvin WongFebruary 20, 2015
    This place is an institution to Fitzroy/Melbourne. Great cocktails, great staff. Love the 50s decor too.
  • Alexander L.heart icon on user image
    Alexander LobovDecember 27, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Some of the best cocktails in Melbourne but the crowd can get super-douchey. Try not to let that deter you... but it might.
  • Az V.
    Az Vanderwolf ▲August 26, 2014
    GO STRAIGHT TO THE ATTIC! Good cocktails, really friendly bartenders. Nice vibe. #win
  • James N.heart icon on user image
    James NobleApril 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Head upstairs and say Ho to Chris. This man is a genius when it comes to cocktails and bar etiquette.
  • Peter K.heart icon on user image
    Peter KerrApril 2, 2016
    Don't wear any nice clothes as drunk assholes will spill their drinks on you and staff will laugh or tell you it was your own fault. CUB delight!
  • Daxie C.
    Daxie ChavezMay 5, 2013
    Evan is the best bartender ever! Make sure you know what you want.
  • Eva S.heart icon on user image
    Eva SchiaveJuly 12, 2014
    The diplomat is the perfect cure all for recent romantic traumas
  • lindsey
    lindseyOctober 2, 2010
    Evan was great. Gave us heaps of good recommendations that made our melbourne trip. The hot tequilla drink was so yummy.
  • Dean L.
    Dean LombardMay 24, 2011
    Great bar for when you just want to chill out in a couch with a fine drink and scrumptious nibbles Read more
  • Amelie B.
    Amelie BSeptember 20, 2014
    Perfectly balanced cocktails and friendly, cute bartenders
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    Robert Tolar HainingOctober 26, 2019
    good drinks + friendly bartenders!
  • Owen C.
    Owen ColinApril 3, 2012
    Order a Monkey Shoulder Stinger, 2:1 ratio, the most balanced stinger I've ever had!
  • Jackson H.
    Jackson HewettNovember 25, 2011
    Very good cocktails, slick bartenders. Kind of a modern speakeasy vibe.
  • Elizabeth L.
    Elizabeth L.November 27, 2012
    Fantastic cocktail lounge, great ambiance. Head up to the attic..
  • Time Out Melbourne
    Time Out MelbourneDecember 1, 2010
    Try a ‘Fig-onacci Sequence’ of Dewars Scotch whisky, Montenegro, fig jam, lime and bitters – good to drink while stroking your fob watch. Read more
  • Ben K.
    Ben KershawAugust 20, 2011
    Ask evan or Chris to mix you up something amazing... Cant go wrong...
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    TomfoolerySeptember 2, 2014
    Best cocktails I've ever had. Period
  • Damien D.
    Damien DempseyMarch 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get Nathan to make a blood and sand. It's just got to be lagavulin! But a Pegu Club would do for a real man's Cuban!
  • Ben T.
    Ben TolladyDecember 16, 2011
    Try their amaretto sour. It's delicious!
  • Geraint (Gee) D.
    Only the best cocktails you're likely to get!!
  • Jazzy B.
    Jazzy BJanuary 12, 2011
    Best cocktails in Melbourne and the hottest bartenders too ;)
  • Evan K.
    Evan KarasSeptember 13, 2011
    Lovely lounge bar! AMAZING cocktails!
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    SamJanuary 25, 2016
    Has been renovated recently
  • James Q.
    James QuinnJuly 17, 2014
    Switchblade cocktail is pretty amazing
  • Lauren S.
    Lauren SmithDecember 5, 2010
    Great friendly service...amazing cocktail making ability!!!
  • Travis H.
    Travis HannamNovember 8, 2011
    Margaritas @ Black Pearl are molto tasty
  • Emma T.
    Emma TrenwithDecember 5, 2010
    Wow amazing amazing cocktails!! Bar tenders of the year most deinately
  • Clintheart icon on user image
    ClintMay 17, 2013
    Drink all the cocktails. 🍸
  • natalichkaheart icon on user image
    natalichkaFebruary 11, 2014
    empire of dreams
  • Claire C.
    Claire CooperMarch 17, 2010
    Try the Fugitive Fizz! Not too sweet. Tangy goodness.
  • Gail J.heart icon on user image
    Gail JonesJune 28, 2013
    Asked for a New York sour. Didn't bat an eyelid. Now that's a cocktail bar.
  • Kathy A.
    Kathy AngeloneMarch 11, 2010
    thanks for the cocktail umbrellas in my hair on my birthday... felt uber special
  • Keely W.
    Keely WindredJuly 2, 2011
    I can never go past their brandy alexander!!!
  • Loutimestwo
    LoutimestwoSeptember 10, 2011
    Dog's Bollocks
  • Damien D.
    Damien DempseyFebruary 7, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Get Chris (bartender of the year 2009)or Greg to make you a corpse reviver number 2.
  • Elspeth V.
    Elspeth VeltenJune 14, 2013
    Trying way too hard. Full of idiots. Not worth it.
  • Michael L.
    Michael LundJuly 28, 2010
    Can't get a Carlton. Waste of time you pretenious ducks.
  • Leigh H.
    Leigh HodsonJune 17, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Schofferhoffer is so passé .......
  • Kitchit
    KitchitSeptember 6, 2010
    Pretentious and expensive for drinks that aren't great. The candles were the only good thing about this place.
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    Océane CrescendollApril 4, 2017
    Ferme assez tard, bon cocktails et bonne ambiance!
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