65 Peel St

West Melbourne

(03) 9348 9797


Drunken Hours:

Monday - closed

Tuesday-Friday - 3pm-1am

Saturday 12 noon - 1am

Sunday 12 noon - 11pm

Helen Ryder Trio

With a love of songs with a story to tell and that rare ability to transform a lyric to make it her very own, Helen is looking forward to returning to The Drunken Poet to perform her album Someday Love - eleven tracks of atmospheric country soul pop. The album features a duet with Spencer […]

The Maggie Carty Band

Singer and banjo player, Maggie Carty was brought up in a musical family spanning generations in the west of Ireland. Her father, John Carty (fiddle & banjo) being one of the most sought after traditional musicians worldwide. She has performed at some of the most prestigious festivals including Milwaukee Irish Festival USA, Austin Celtic Music […]

Andrew McSweeney

  Andrew has built a solid reputation as a live performer, writing sweet and moving, rootsy Australian country rock. With a discography which includes collaborations with Susanna Espie, Kutcha Edwards, Paul Hester, Mundaway Yunapingu and more, Andrew is a prolific and powerful songman, songwriter, singer and guitarist, with a loyal and hungry following of listeners, […]

Yazmindi

Whether performing at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas (twice), Woodford Folk Festival or a support act for Aussie icons Megan Washington and Troy Cassar-Daley, Yazmindi’s authentic sound and evocative stories are a far-reaching crowd-favourite. A cornerstone of her musical prowess is her ability to craft authentic stories and evocative soundscapes that build around her […]

Sibyl

Sibyl is an alternative folk band based in Naarm (Melbourne). With colourful harmonies and soft-psychedelic rhythms, Sibyl offers music that is founded in long-term friendship and reflection. Telling personal stories of growth and growing up, together we go sentimentally. Sibyl includes Lydia Grant (voice, guitar, piano), Maisie Pearle (voice, accordion), Chloe Morgan (voice, guitar), and Anita […]

Shanakee

  Shanakee - a 4 piece not to be missed! With outstanding musicianship and storytelling through songs, these 4 will have The Poet jumping.

The Stetson Family

“They blend like one of the legendary bluegrass or country families…their best material yet.”  Rick Moore, American Songwriter, Los Angeles The Stetson Family walk the line between alt-country and bluegrass with their free-wheeling, spirited songs, awash with soaring harmonies. Described in American Songwriter Magazine as “champions of fresh bluegrass but with a bedraggled soul of rock […]

The Treblettes perform their Rock n Roll Show!

The Treblettes, a sassy vocal trio from Melbourne, bring to you their Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas Show! The trio was established in early 2019 and the girls have been in hot demand ever since. Sing and dance along to beloved classics including ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’, ‘The Wanderer’, ‘Good Golly Miss Molly’, ‘Run Rudolph Run’, […]

Ash Sumpter & Katankin

Ashleigh Sumpter is a 20 year old singer/songwriter from Melbourne. Her style is a fresh mix of acoustic pop and indie, playing covers and originals. Recently releasing her new single ‘Friday Night’ she will be playing here at The Drunken Poet on Wednesday the 21st of December from 8-9pm. PUNK! GLAM! FASHION! FEELINGS! These are […]

The Glorious

The Glorious are returning to The Drunken Poet! Having spent lockdown working on new material for a forthcoming album, the band are excited to be back in front of people at their favourite local venue. The Glorious have built a formidable catalogue of supremely melodic, emotionally affecting songs. Armed with some fresh new tracks and an always […]

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