65 Peel St

West Melbourne

(03) 9348 9797


Drunken Hours:

Monday - closed

Tuesday-Friday - 3pm-1am

Saturday 12 noon - 1am

Sunday 12 noon - 11pm

The Hornets

The Hornets Trio continue to celebrate their recent signing with Laneway Music and the release and launch of a brand new single ‘Just Another Rider’ at the Drunken Poet . You'll hear see the trio play their new single as well as  cuts from their new EP and a selection of songs from their entire eight […]

Niamh and Tiarnan

  Tiarnán Smyth is a guitarist and singer who has been playing traditional music since the age of 7. He is a former student of the Armagh Pipers Club and his playing is inspired by the musical style from the region of South Ulster. From a musical family, Tiarnán performed regularly as a duo with […]

Oscar LaDell Band play the songs of Freddie King

Oscar LaDell Band play the songs of Freddie King! Freddie King, known as "The Texas Cannonball," was a legendary blues guitarist and singer whose electrifying style influenced generations. Merging Texas and Chicago blues, his powerful voice and stinging guitar solos defined hits like "Hide Away" and "Have You Ever Loved a Woman." A true blues […]

Ash King

Ash King is a blues & roots singer-songwriter from Healesville. With his deep powerful voice and funky guitar work, he balances soulful feel and raw energy. As a solo acoustic artist and frontman of blues-rock band Smoke Stack Rhino, he has taken his high-energy live show around Australia. Ash is an engaging storyteller, an electrifying performer, and a fresh […]

The Galway Rovers

Ciaran Boyle and Declan Simpson have joined together as THE GALWAY ROVERS! Kick off your Saturday afternoon at The Poet with these legends!  

Presley Davis Jr

  Presley Davis Jr. released 3 different albums in 3 different genres this year. If you like Soul, Country, or even New Orleans Jazz he has it covered. Justin Yap plays in the blues band “Rambal” which combines the sounds of soul, funk and blues with incredible harmonies. Together Presley and Justin have put a […]

Kier Stevens plays the songs of Nick Lowe

Get ready for another incredible Tribute Tuesday at The Drunken Poet! This week, Kier Stevens takes the stage to celebrate the legendary Nick Lowe. Known for his melodic craftsmanship and witty lyrics, Lowe's influence on British rock and power pop has been monumental. Join us as Stevens dives into Lowe’s timeless repertoire, bringing beloved hits […]

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers play The Poet! KALIOPI and the BLUES MESSENGERS recently celebrated their 1st year anniversary performing St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival 2022 to vibrant receptions. In that time, Kaliopi’s band has supported some of our country’s blues icons for Double Trouble Blues […]

Ben Antoniadis 

Melbourne born and bred, Ben Antoniadis has been writing songs most of his life. Mining the heavens for that one golden rhyme, for that one melody line to keep a soul company on the long, lonesome road. With family roots in the Greek island of Icaria and the North of England, Antoniadis sings of life lived, souls lost and found, […]

Kye Arnot

Kye Arnot is a 19 year old Singer-Songwriter living in the Yarra Valley. He found his love for music during lockdown, where he taught himself how to play guitar and sing, and used it as a way to turn his poetry into song. Kye is new to the Melbourne music scene, and can’t wait to share his stories […]

Oh Gibson

Oh Gibson return to the Drunken poet for two sets of high energy good old fashioned bluegrass just the way you like it! Featuring Elwood Sze on banjo, Tom Kendall on guitar, James Taylor on bass, we intend to kick into high gear for your aural pleasure. In the front bar of one the best little […]

The Maggie Carty Band

The Maggie Carty Band play brilliant Irish music, amazing vocals, try not to tap your feet! Kicking off your Saturday afternoon just right with Poet favorites.  

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