65 Peel St

West Melbourne

(03) 9348 9797


Drunken Hours:

Monday - closed

Tuesday - Thursday - 3pm - 1am

Friday - 2pm - 1am

Saturday 12 noon - 1am

Sunday 12 noon - 11pm

Brooke Russell, Tamara Murphy and Jacob McGuffie play Neko Case

Brooke Russell, Tamara Murphy and Jacob McGuffie, bring the music of Neko Case to Tribute Tuesday at the Drunken Poet, 23rd December 2025. With an esteemed solo career and an incredible list of collaborators, Neko Case has been a hero to many young songwriters and a well-known voice to a generation. As tribute, this trio […]

Ciaran Boyle plays the songs of Josh Ritter

Ciaran is better known for his Irish setlist but has long played the songs of Josh Ritter to his own amusement and would love the chance to share the lyric based songs of Josh Ritter. Josh lived in Ireland for a period of his creative life so brought his Idaho based country music and fused it with the singer […]

Stella Anning Trio plays the songs of Khruangbin

Blending Thai funk, Iranian pop, dub, psychedelia, soul, and surf rock, KHRUANGBIN have built a global cult following — and inspired musicians everywhere. Led by guitarist Stella Anning, STAT blends electric grit with jazz-school sensibilities, wrapping tight rhythm section interplay in a wash of vintage tones and soulful spontaneity.  In this exclusive tribute performance, STAT brings this […]

Those Folk play the songs of The Beatles

Charismatic, authentic, and entertaining, Lawrence Menard (USA) and Clare Quinn (AUS) are the transpacific-troubadours known as Those Folk. ‘All You Need Is Love’ is a concert where these two performers celebrate their love for The Beatles. The show pays tribute to the hooks and harmonies from one of the greatest bands in the history of […]

Katie Robinson plays the songs of Taylor Swift

This upcoming gig marks my very first Taylor Swift–themed night in Australia, and I couldn’t be more excited. Bringing sequins and sparkles from the North of England straight to Melbourne! From classic bangers to the latest releases, Taylor Swift never fails to deliver the perfect soundtrack, and this night will be no different. As a 2010s girl, Taylor […]

Adrian Whitehead plays the songs of John Lennon

Ask anyone about The Beatles and they’ll likely say: Paul wrote the ballads, John wrote the rockers.   But a deeper listen to John Lennon’s remarkable catalogue reveals something more—an artist capable of writing love songs that are as tender as they are sharp, as vulnerable as they are honest.   On Tuesday 7th January, […]

The Funkadelic Side plays the songs of James Brown

Come and join us at The Drunken Poet where James Brown, ‘The Godfather of Soul’, will be brought to life in an exciting and dynamic tribute show performed by Michael GT Blair and The Funkadelic Side.  The band will deliver a set of music with a horn-driven, funky rhythm-and-blues sound that will make your night an experience […]

Redfish Bluegrass plays the songs of Dwight Yoakam

  Redfish Bluegrass plays the songs of Dwight Yoakam! Dwight Yoakam is famous for his pioneering country music. Popular since the early 1980s, he has recorded more than 21 albums and compilations, charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and sold more than 25 million records. Yoakam has recorded 5 […]

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