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

BB Sabina

BB Sabina (vocals, guitar, synth) is joined by bandmates Warrick Newman (bass, vocals) and Travis Germaine (drums) for a Wednesday evening show at The Drunken Poet. BB Sabina's music is an immersive experience, drenched […]

Clap Hands

Clap Hands are a two piece slow-band-project that play uptempo and raggedy rock and roll amid emotive and moody jams. They have been around in Melbourne for a minute and […]

RRGrenville and Retrobates play the songs of Fats Waller

RRGrenville and Retrobates play the songs of Fats Waller Rob Grenville is an veteran in the Melbourne Roots scene: Jazz, Swing, R&B and Country. As the guitar player for the Moonee Valley Drifters, he covers the […]

Cathy Dobson

Cathy Dobson is an award winning Melbourne based singer/songwriter/guitarist. She has been recognised by the Australian Songwriting Association for Songwriting Excellence. Cathy has released 5 albums and has a new […]

Paula Standing

Adelaide Based Americana artist, Paula Standing, has been working in the recording studio on new material over the past year. Kicking off an interstate tour in Melbourne with a fresh […]

The Backyard Banjo Club

The Backyard Banjo Club is a four-piece trad-jazz/bluegrass bonanza. Think Tom Waits meets Django Reinhardt and plays a jazz cover of a Radiohead tune. High energy up-tempo jazz and the occasional sultry ballad, good times guaranteed.

The Distant South

The Distant South weave tales from life’s rich tapestry, into melody and harmony-soaked songs, brought to life through a rich blend of guitar, banjo, double bass, lap steel, mandolin, and […]

Ricki Wood plays the songs of Roy Orbison

Come and join singer / songwriter Ricki Wood on Tuesday 8th of October for his ‘tip of the hat’ to Roy Orbison. The Big O was a staple on the record player in the Wood household growing […]

Cécile Gardens

As a contemporary country singer-songwriter, Cécile’s music embodies heartfelt storytelling woven with modern melodies. Her unique blend of country sounds and contemporary themes creates a musical experience which makes you feel […]

Amy Vee and Anna Weatherup

Amy Vee and Anna Weatherup, both accomplished independent singer-songwriters from the Hunter region of NSW, united in 2023, recognising their shared experiences as enduring independent female artists. Their co-headline tour has included […]

Bret Mosley

An extraordinarily itinerant journey from a small desert town in Texas to New York’s indie music scene informs Mosley’s sound, which popmatters.com described as, “...no more country than R&B, no more […]

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