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**

The Drunken Poet is closed on Tuesday 5th November

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing play The Great Protest Songs

Two icons of Australian roots music, Mick Pealing and Nick Charles present a once only show featuring some of the greatest protest songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Rousing songs of courage, redemption, and rebellion. So many great songs with so much to […]

Clark

Clark is a musician hailing from New Zealand and based in Melbourne for the past decade. Playing a set of original acoustic songs, his fingerpicked classical style and vocals take […]

Jay Howie

For many of us, music is much more than just a form of expression. This sentiment rings true for Australian musician Jay Howie. For him, music offers an unadulterated emotional release; a […]

Helen Ryder plays the songs of Bobbie Gentry

Following on from her show at The Caravan Music Club and Out On The Weekend 2021 Helen Ryder will present an intimate duo show of her favourite Bobbie Gentry songs […]

Elly McK & The Unbelievers

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Elly McK & The Unbelievers are passionate about creating evocative music. Their journey began in 2023, with all four members united in their exploration of the […]

Grim Fawkner

Rambling man, Grim Fawkner, is no stranger to stages and streets across the globe and at home. The epitome of the itinerant musician, he draws together tales and musings from his […]

Allan O’Connell

  Allan O'Connell joins us at The Poet to kick off your Saturday afternoon just right! Cheers!

Mitch Bullen + Arty Redsocks

  Join us at The Drunken Poet in Melbourne on August 18th at 6:30 pm for an unforgettable evening of music featuring Mitch Bullen and Arty Redsocks. Mitch Bullen, known […]

Kaliopi play the songs of Memphis Minnie

Pictured: Kaliopi plays the songs of Memphis Minnie. Memphis Minnie (1897–1973) was a pioneering American blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. Renowned for her powerful voice and intricate guitar work, she […]

Jeremy Beggs

Jeremy Beggs is Western Victorian-based troubadour with Americana leanings. He is the heart-on-his-sleeve type songwriter, telling  everyday stories from his perspective as a husband, father and teacher. Jeremy honors the […]

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