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

Van Walker

Celebrating 20 years at The Poet - Sunday September 20 with poet legends!  Tasmanian musician Van Walker is the voice and writer behind groups such as The Swedish Magazines, Livingstone Daisies, Goatpiss Gasoline & Heartbrokers, as well as 7 critically acclaimed solo albums to date

Adam Waldron Trio

Celebrating 20 years at The Poet - Sunday September 20 with poet legends!  Swampy, twangy, rockin' and sometimes psychedelic blues trio led by guitarist/singer Adam Waldron!

The Pheasantry

Celebrating 20 years at The Poet - Sunday September 20 with poet legends!  Yes. Alt country, urban folk, country rock, rock n roll, bluegrass and blues from the city or the swamp ... call it what you will, but these guys mix all this together, and more. If all band members give the go, it’s […]

The Get Down Gang

Celebrating 20 years at The Poet - Sunday September 20 with poet legends!  The Get Down Gang are back, and they’re bringing the good vibes to The Drunken Poet! Serving up a spicy stew of funk, soul, and reggae, these groove merchants can turn any frown upside down. After time spent on other projects, the […]

𝐗𝐘𝐋𝐀 plays the songs of Fleetwood Mac

XYLA is an indie singer/songwriter and powerhouse vocalist known for her soulful voice and captivating live performances. She brings authenticity, warmth and energy to a room and for this special Fleetwood Mac tribute, she puts her unique spin on the timeless songs of one of world’s most iconic bands. From the dreamy melodies in Landslide […]

Elly McK & The Unbelievers

Elly McK & The Unbelievers are an Australian alt-country and Americana powerhouse, shaking up the scene with their genre-defying sound. Frontwoman Elly McK crafts hauntingly original songs that dance along edges of folk, alt-country, and Americana. Backed by The Unbelievers, the band delivers a mix of vintage-inspired vibes and foot-stomping grooves, blending raw storytelling, rich […]

Shaky Stills

Melbourne’s own original country western, tex mex, trucker and western swing band play only the best dancing & drinking songs. They deliver the prime cuts and take no detours performing with their incredibly tight sound, three part harmonies, classic 7″ singles arrangements and big-hearted honesty.

Jump the Shark

Jump The Shark play Jump Blues and Blues dance music. They feature songs by The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Duke Robillard, Robben Ford, Big Joe and the Dynaflows, Albert Collins, Colin James, Hollywood Fats and many others.

Roy Darby & The Dial-Ups

  From the markets and festivals in Western Victoria to the heart of Melbourne Town where he has moved to pursue musical endeavours, Roy Darby and his newly formed band 'The Dial Ups' are here to encapsulate and reinvigorate the spirit of Rock And Roll as it was meant to be. With a vivacious repertoire, […]

Crescent Moon

Crescent Moon make their debut at The Poet! Tucked away in the corner of pub or bar you will find Crescent Moon plying their trade with a combination of lap steel, twang and sweet three-part harmonies. Crescent Moon turn out a swag of originals and put their stamp on a sample of other composers’ work. […]

The Tipplers

The mighty Tipplers hit the Poet to bring about your Sunday eve in style!

pouring a pint
pint and taytos
inside the pub