65 Peel St

West Melbourne

(03) 9348 9797


Drunken Hours:

Monday - closed

Tuesday-Friday - 3pm-1am

Saturday 12 noon - 1am

Sunday 12 noon - 11pm

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, […]

Teresa Dixon

Teresa Dixon is a Tasmanian based singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist

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 […]

Northern Shiners

Daniel Watkins and Justin Vilchez return fresh from their road trip to Tamworth to play the Poet from 8:30. They will be joined by Jim Taylor on double bass

Maggie Carty

Maggie Carty has joined forces with Máirtín Staunton, Rhys Crimmin, Gerry McKeagueand Thomas Botting to form the Maggie Carty band. The group performs a mix of traditional Irish tunes and […]

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 […]

The Strayaways Duo – Alex & Holly

The Strayaways Duo Alex (fiddle) & Holly (guitar) are a Celtic folk duo based in Melbourne playing your favourite Irish jigs, reels & ballads. The music ranges from joyously fast […]

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 […]

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