STATELINE, Nev. – The highly-anticipated, electric live music lounge, Tessie’s Cocktails and Chords, is making all the finishing touches before its upcoming debut on July 2, with an exciting lineup of entertainment heading into Fourth of July weekend.
“The main idea with the design was to really pay homage to Lake Tahoe,” said Scott Diel, Partner and Marketing Director with Clique Hospitality.
Clique Hospitality was founded by Andy Masi in 2014, and has conceptualized over two dozen nightlife and dining destinations throughout the nation, including Delray Beach, Chicago, Newport Beach, San Diego and Las Vegas. Partnering with Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe, they’re bringing another elevated nightlife experience to Lake Tahoe’s largest casino.
Designed by Celano Design Studio Co., Tessie’s Cocktails and Chords mirrors the charm of a ski chalet passed down through generations, seamlessly blending timelessness and style with rustic elegance.
The lounge is adorned with sections of chesterfield sofas, rustic tables and hair-on-hide chairs, along with a gallery wall of antique Tahoe artifacts and vintage ski memorabilia. Holding court over the room – a massive light fixture of Tahoe’s multi-headed mythical lake monster, Tessie. The chandelier will be part of the lounge’s theatrical lighting display during performances.
A stunning, 1800’s-era Empire bar sits poised as the centerpiece of the room, with vintage, mahogany-crafted Corinthian columns and mirrored detailing. Facing the bar directly across the room is a picturesque, 1886-vintage fireplace.
Tahoe’s high alpine aesthetic runs all throughout the lounge, including inside the restrooms where you’ll find whimsically-illustrated wallpaper of pin-up girls dressed in different mountain-style attire riding on local and regional fish like salmon and rainbow trout.
The venue will offer a variety of cocktails, from signature drinks to modern and traditional classics, along with a collection of spirits from around the world. There will be six seasonal rotating beers on tap, along with non-alcoholic drinks and mocktails.
Among their elevated signature cocktails is Sweet Child O-Pine, an old- fashioned-style drink made with Knob Creek nine-year bourbon, house-made sugar pine simple syrup, walnut bitters and alpine bitters, served on an oversized ice cube.
Inspired by hidden coves and long Tahoe summers, Secret Cove is another Tessie’s signature cocktail made with a secret concoction of vodka, rum and Hpnotiq liqueur, making it tropical and dangerously smooth as it’s served in a tall glass with a sugar rim over ice.
“The show piece every night will be the bands on this stage,” Diel told the Tribune. “The vibe in here at night when the headliner’s on is – drinks in the air, hands in the air, singing along to every lyric that you know.”
Tessie’s Cocktails and Chords aims to encompass an ambience of high-energy rock and roll, with full production and integrated lighting while showcasing live music seven days a week. Themed nights include Sailing Club yacht rock on Thursdays and Faded Karaoke on Tuesday nights where guests have a chance to unleash their inner rockstar by hopping on stage with a live band.
Bottle service will be available, making Tessie’s Cocktails and Chords the perfect place to celebrate events and bachelor/bachelorette parties.
Heading into Independence Day weekend, back-to-back headlining sets from multi-platinum performing artists, Sonic Zoo, will kick off on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. Live music will continue on July 5 with an 8 p.m. performance from Miranda Rae Love followed by a 10 p.m. full performance from Tahoe Tommy Band.
Throughout the American Century Championship, Tessie’s will host a live band every night, with a special appearance from Alfonso Ribeiro and a performance from local band, Bread and Butter, on July 8.
“We’re really excited to set the bar for nightlife here in Northern Nevada. I think we’ve got an absolutely gorgeous room, and we’re going to have top-of-the-line entertainment. Every single night, there’s something going on here.” Diel said.
Tessie’s Cocktails and Chords will open everyday from 11 a.m. to late. Parking validation will be available to guests with bar tabs of $30 or more.
Secure your reservation now or learn more by visiting TessiesTahoe.com. Check out Tessie’s Cocktails and Chords on their socials: @tessiestahoe on Instagram, Facebook and X.
Caesar’s Republic Lake Tahoe is located at 18 U.S. Highway 50 in Stateline, Nev.
