65 Peel St

West Melbourne

(03) 9348 9797


Drunken Hours:

Monday - closed

Tuesday-Friday - 3pm-1am

Saturday 12 noon - 1am

Sunday 12 noon - 11pm

Paper Jane

Paper Jane, original Central Victorian Americana/Electric Folk band feature country heartache with tight grooves and uplift harmonies. Paper Jane’s eclectic range of original music reflects their journey and speak with candour about life beyond first loves and happy endings. Paper Jane has temporarily downsized to a duo of Buck Edwards and Dom Redfern. Bucky is […]

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 drums.  Led by Singer, songwriter and storyteller Nick Howells, The Distant South’ songs lean heavily on experiences from Nick’s unconventional upbringing - and his struggles […]

Katankin plays the songs of Paul Simon

Katankin brings her exquisite voice and artistry to the timeless songs of Paul Simon. With intricate arrangements and a deep connection to the craft of songwriting, Katankin will breathe new life into classics from Graceland, Still Crazy After All These Years, Bridge Over Troubled Water, and beyond. Expect a night of stunning vocals, heartfelt storytelling, […]

Rhian Elin

Rhian Elin grabs attention with her enchanting energy and soulful guitar playing. Drawing inspiration from legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan to modern stars like Taylor Swift, she blends blues, rock and pop into a sound that's uniquely hers. With her talented band and an electric stage presence, Rhian's shows are packed with energy and groove […]

Slatts

Once described by Beat Magazine as “one of the greatest voices you could hope to hear live”, Paul Slattery has been a fixture of the Melbourne music scene for over 25 years. Originally hailing from Adelaide, Paul has spent countless hours on stages all over Melbourne with Pornland, the Moreland City Soul Revue and Cisco […]

Doggerel

Doggerel burst from the kennel and onto the stage to flog their special brand of bung blues, roughhouse rock, and sundry sad tunes about drinking, dishonour, and death. Based around the steel guitar and drums of founding members Kier Stevens and John Kostaras, Doggerel always keep a tight focus on looseness, ratbaggery, and having a […]

Adam Waldron Trio

Journeyman guitarist and singer/songwriter Adam Waldron plays swampy, twangy, rockin' and psychedelic blues. He’s no purist, has crafted his own sound and has been plying his craft for over 25 years in bars and venues across Melbourne, Adelaide and New Zealand. Joining Adam for the return to the Drunken Poet will be in-demand players Josh Verco on bass, and Neil […]

Bonafide Travellers

These Poet faves return to give your weekend a dose of the best! Come down for a Sunday arvo session!

Rory Newman plays the songs of Van Morrison

Rory Newman brings the songs of Van Morrison to life with soul, passion, and a voice that’ll take you straight to Cypress Avenue. From the deep grooves of Moondance to the raw beauty of Astral Weeks, expect a night filled with timeless classics and hidden gems.

Wild Gloriosa

Wild Gloriosa is a soulful songwriter from Geelong, taking delight in sharing her sound with many soul lovers alike. Inspired by Bill Withers, Lianne La Havas and Yebba, Wild Gloriosa enjoys connecting with her audience through storytelling and messages of self-love whilst delivering smooth, gentle melodies to warm your spirit. With South Indian roots and a Singaporean upbringing, Wild Gloriosa’s journey spans […]

Wild Dog Mountains

  Stripped back and up close, Wild Dog Mountains bring their rustic, lo-fi alt-country to The Drunken Poet for an intimate duo set. Jangly power pop meets indie-alt country, in the spirit of Silver Jews, Wilco, Magnolia Electric Co, and maybe even a touch of Paul Kelly. Songs about love, loneliness, real estate dreams, disastrous camping trips, supermarket […]

Night Owls

The Night Owls are taking flight this March to share music from their debut album 'Hand in Glove!' Featuring singer-guitar player Oscar LaDell, drummer Mickey Garcia, keys player Jesse Deane-Freeman and bassist Jason Mannix, The Night Owls have built a loyal following by sharing their fiery, deep blues with packed rooms across SA, including support […]

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