65 Peel St

West Melbourne

(03) 9348 9797


Drunken Hours:

Monday - closed

Tuesday-Friday - 3pm-1am

Saturday 12 noon - 1am

Sunday 12 noon - 11pm

Nick Charles

Nick Charles is known internationally as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues”. His 35+ year career has seen him accumulate every conceivable accolade including Port Fairy Artist of the […]

The Simpson Three

The Simpson Three are a high energy Celtic trio from Melbourne. They are award-winning musicians who play predominantly Irish music, with a few interesting flavours! These cheeky siblings sure know […]

Rory Newman plays the songs of James Taylor

Rory Newman plays the songs of James Taylor. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just discovering his iconic melodies, Rory’s heartfelt renditions will transport you straight to the soul-soothing sounds […]

The Stragglers

The Stragglers are a 3 piece all female, bastard-bluegrass band. Traditional instrumentation with non-traditional themes. The Stragglers have mastered the art of shit talking to 3 chords. Not for the feint-hearted, […]

Open Mic Night!

Register from 5pm, performances from 7pm!

Traditional Irish Music Session

Every Friday night, to start your weekend right! With live music 6 nights a week at The Poet, our Traditional Irish Music sessions are a part of our weekly line […]

The Danny Walsh Banned

The Danny Walsh Banned have been playing fever-pitched shows and jumping on tables for over a dozen years, serving up country-soul and rock’n’roll flavours infused with a touch of 70s Aussie […]

Rubita

Rubita will be returning to The Drunken Poet this February 5th with fresh songs and instruments. She’ll be joined by Henry Smithers on bass guitar, delivering soulful bass lines and […]

Open Mic Night!

*** Sign up from 5pm / Music from 7pm ***

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