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Tessie Pearl

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If you’ve been searching for a local to call your own, welcome to the Tessie Pearl.

Squeezed into Melbourne's glittering South Wharf district, it's a bar with a reputation. And they like it that way. Boasting Melbourne's best Happy Hour(s), most handsome staff, strongest playlists and cheekiest website descriptions.

Whether you are celebrating or commiserating, the talented bar staff will know the drink for you. Walk right in, sit right down, and let them mix you something fancy.

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Day Times
Monday
  • 4pm - 1am 4pm - 1am
Tuesday
  • 4pm - 1am 4pm - 1am
Wednesday
  • 4pm - 1am 4pm - 1am
Thursday
  • 4pm - 1am 4pm - 1am
Friday
  • 4pm - 1am 4pm - 1am
Saturday
  • 4pm - 1am 4pm - 1am
Sunday
  • 4pm - 1am 4pm - 1am

Location

The Tessie Pearl Hotel
31 Dukes Walk
South Wharf 3006

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9690 9065
  • email address: drink@tessiepearl.com.au
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