65 Peel St

West Melbourne

(03) 9348 9797


Drunken Hours:

Monday - closed

Tuesday-Friday - 3pm-1am

Saturday 12 noon - 1am

Sunday 12 noon - 11pm

Paddys Day

Paddy's Day at The Poet! Live Music: 3-6pm: Rossa McCann 6.30-9.30pm: Dan Bourke & Cyril Moran 10pm: Marty Kelly

Recovery Session! The Simpson Three play Irish tunes 🎶

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 how to have fun whilst entertaining audiences with tight arrangements of crankin’ tunes and songs.

Troy Wilson & Matthew White pay tribute to“ Eric Noden & Joe Filisko” two acoustic Chicago roots and blues musicians

Troy Wilson & Matthew White will take you right back to the source to drink in the original sounds with resonator guitars and harmonica. From fingerpicking to train impersonations. Wilson & White bring their twist on the Juke Joint tradition. Troy Wilson & Matthew White pay tribute to“ Eric Noden & Joe Filisko” two acoustic Chicago roots and blues musicians at The Poet!

Tessa Devine

  Tessa Devine is a singer songwriter that sings from her soul, weaving stories of heartbreak and hope. Tessa uses intimate, engaging lyrics and finely crafted musical skills to draw in her audience, utilising guitar, keys, harmonica, electronic drum kit, percussion, loop station and effects with powerful vocals and an incredible range. After years of […]

Leo Nazz

Melbourne-based country/folk rock singer-songwriter Leo Nazz continues to share compelling personal stories as he reveals his eponymous debut EP which is a collection of semi-autobiographical stories bridging the gap between imagery and lyricism. Exploring themes such as relationships, single parenting, and living with somebody who suffers from a mental health illness in his debut EP, […]

Joe Jacobson

“Rock and Roller Joe Jacobson goes acoustic at The Drunken Poet on March 24th. From Gutsy Guitar leads to Soulful Ballads, Loose Boozy Blues and Hard Rock - Jacobson's hearty style is sure to get the blood pumping. With Influences like The Beasts of Bourbon, The Rolling Stones, Cold Chisel & more….

Rhia Joy

Rhia Joy plays a funky fusion of RnB, soul and jazz rock with a mix of originals and recreated covers and are absolutely thrilled to bring their grooves to  The Poet for a Saturday night!

Alison Ferrier Trio

Alison Ferrier delivers an evocative, emotive, crafted collection of atmospheric folk, laid-back country and hypnotic blues. Her lyrically rich, slow-build numbers showcase her talent for melody, and her vocals are effortlessly refined with conviction and vulnerability in equal measure.  Joining her at the Drunken Poet is the supremely talented Jeff Lang on guitar, and on swamp-soaked drums and […]

Kelly Auty & Boris Conley

Multi Award winner, Kelly Auty is renowned for powerhouse performances and her show-girl versatility. She is a favourite artist on the Australian music scene. A favourite of audiences is Kelly’s ‘Wild Women’ shows, with pianist, Boris Conley. Kelly's impressive biography includes appearances at many Australian Festivals, and she has supported Janis Ian, Jose Feliciano, Manhattan […]

Roo Davies & Cal Walker play the songs of John Prine

Roo Davies is a singer/songwriter from lutruwita (Tasmania) living in naarm (Melbourne). Having played various instruments in numerous groups and styles, Roo truly delights in the penmanship of Americana folkies like Blaze Foley, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and, not least of all, John Prine. This month marks three years since Prine’s passing and Roo is bringing his tribute show to the […]

pouring a pint
pint and taytos
inside the pub