Located in Fitzroy, The Black Pearl is a home away from home for people from all across the social spectrum; the young and old along with the chic and the bohemian. With curved archways and an eclectic assortment of ornaments and furniture that includes retro velour and leather couches, you will be forgiven for thinking that you never left your adobe. Meanwhile, DJs entertain revellers on Fridays and Saturdays.
Snuggled among Brunswick St’s many beery hangouts and scenester stomping grounds, this warm hideaway is a true gem. Unpretentious even though it has every right to be otherwise – it’s won numerous awards for its creative mixology – Black Pearl is home to a witty, expert staff and some of the squashiest couches you’ll ever have the pleasure of sinking into. The bar packs out on weekends, but is more chilled than a dry martini on school nights.
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