65 Peel St

West Melbourne

(03) 9348 9797


Drunken Hours:

Monday - closed

Tuesday-Friday - 3pm-1am

Saturday 12 noon - 1am

Sunday 12 noon - 11pm

**CLOSED**GOOD FRIDAY**

The Drunken Poet is closed on Good Friday, 18 April.

Dan Webster and Emily Lawler (UK)

UK festival favourites Dan and Emily bring to the stage a unique blend of English folk music fused with country/Americana. An energising combination of distinctive warm and powerful vocals and […]

Alex Burns

Alex’s discography is impressive, three albums with Nick Charles, a critically acclaimed solo Hawaiian album “Twilight blues” and after many requests Alex recorded and released, in 2004, his first solo blues album “The […]

David Clements

David Clements is a singer & songwriter from Melbourne’s northern suburbs. He writes simple, melodic songs that tell a story – usually about love, family, or the beauty & brevity […]

Kinnon

Kinnon is an artist from Victoria's southwest coast. Rising out of the emptiness, Kinnon's subtle acoustic guitar and intimate, impassioned voice invite us into her folk world. Kinnon has been played on JJJ […]

Ingrid Saker

Ingrid achieves a rare balance of vigorous raw emotion and humble greatness, piloting the band down pathways of expansive creative energy with her songwriting, guitar and singing. A craftful songwriter, […]

Open Mic Night!

*** Sign up from 5pm / Music from 7pm ***

Traditional Irish Music Session

Every Friday night, to start your weekend right! With live music 6 nights a week at The Poet, our Traditional Irish Music sessions are a part of our weekly line […]

Brian Morley & the Wykd Folk

Wykd Folk is an Australian folk/rock 4 piece based in Naarm (Melbourne) It's not about the money It's not about the toys But all about the hugs and kisses I […]

MacCrimmin

  Music from the Irish and Scottish traditions! Jigs, Reels, Polkas and songs all fly from MacCrimmin.

John Flanagan

John Flanagan is known for his authentic stage presence, heart-gripping storytelling and uplifting performances.  He has been described as “one of Australia’s finest lyricists” (Timber & Steel). Performing with a […]

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