65 Peel St

West Melbourne

(03) 9348 9797


Drunken Hours:

Monday - closed

Tuesday-Friday - 3pm-1am

Saturday 12 noon - 1am

Sunday 12 noon - 11pm

Peny Bohan Band

Peny Bohan is an award winning local Melbourne singer songwriter whose sweet croonings will make you want to stay, buy a drink and let yourself be wrapped up in her melodies. Honest, gritty and a wee bit seductive, Peny spins tales of her every day life, love, anxiety and her sometimes desire for hirsute men.

Bunch of Bluesers

Bunch of Bluesers are excited to return to The Drunken Poet on Friday night. Prepare yourself for The Nasty Stuff with a pint of some of the best brews on tap this close to the CBD, some super cool grooves and the kind of shenanigans that'll keep you laughing, dancing and rocking out. Bring your […]

Slim Gritty Band

Slim Gritty perform an upbeat, uplifting mix of original compositions influenced by the timeless energy of the roots Americana genre, in particular Rockabilly, Hillbilly, Roots Country and RnB. Slim Gritty use these foundational styles to build unique compositions and craft lyrical stories with a present-day relevance, sometimes poignant, sometimes funny, sometimes sad, always gritty. The […]

Callum Wylie plays the sings of Guy Clark

Callum Wylie plays the sings of Guy Clark Songwriter, singer, and musician Guy Clark has been called the “king of the Texas troubadours.” When he moved to Nashville with his wife Susanna in 1971, he became the center of a scene that would ultimately include Rodney Crowell Emmylou Harris, Roseanne Cash and Townes Van Zandt – like-minded songwriters […]

Jarrod Shaw

Jarrod Shaw possesses a passion and appreciation for blues music that becomes obvious from the moment the first note sounds. He delivers a soulful blues inspired show, performed with conviction. Jarrod was born and raised in country Victoria, down the dirt roads of the Macedon Ranges. He taught himself to play guitar listening to the […]

Ricki Wood

Ricki Wood is a singer and guitarist with a live performance career that has seen him perform a countless number of shows in the last 30+ years. Born and raised in Gippsland Victoria, Ricki moved to New Zealand at age 13, where he discovered his love for playing the guitar. Starting out as a self-taught […]

The Dizzies

Neo Rockabilly Trio The Dizzies from Melbourne Australia. Playing a mix of rockabilly classics from the 1950’s roots of rock n roll n blues thru to 1980’s Neo rockabilly styles with a mix their own originals. The trio’s minimal stylistic approach adds their own blend to rock n rolls and of course paying respects to […]

Liam Whelan plays the songs of Taylor Swift

Liam Whelan plays the songs of Taylor Swift You know what Liam Whelan spent sixteen hours behind a screen trying to get his hands on? Eras tour tickets. Guess what Liam Whelan doesn’t have? If you, like me and a few million other Australians, missed out on Taylor Swift tickets, and find yourself unable to […]

Pete Campbell

Campbell's blend of acoustic and electric folk styles – from Appalachia and London, to the streets of Sydney – combined with blues, country and Americana, show that his influences are wide-ranging, from iconic artists such as Joni Mitchell, Nick Drake, Bob Dylan, The Beatles and The Allman Brothers, to contemporary Antipodean songwriters such as Paul Kelly, Neil Finn and Bernard Fanning. The results of Pete's […]

Olivia Meg

Through her profound sincerity, Olivia Meg's melodies resonate deeply with her audience, creating an immersive and emotional experience. With a soulful and genuine approach to her art, she creates an enduring connection that sets her apart in the ever-evolving music landscape. Prepare to be moved by the raw and honest artistry of Olivia Meg, where emotions are brought to […]

Zoe Scott

Zoe Scott is an award-winning vocalist, Fresh to Melbourne from Waiheke Island, New Zealand. From her set, you can expect brutally honest songwriting and emotional vulnerability that’ll leave you in a puddle of tears or bubbling with anger.

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