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

Sonia Serin

Described as a “stellar guitarist, emotive piano player, and a bit of a technical whiz behind the drum kit,” Sonia Serin brings a dynamic blend of fusion, soul, and upbeat energy to every performance. Her 2019 debut album Unresolved and 2024 single Dust Settles showcase her rich musicianship and heartfelt songwriting. With her acoustic guitar […]

Rachel Clark

Rachel Clark returns to The Poet for Wine, Whiskey, Women! Self-taught Singer-Songwriter, Rachel Clark, has crafted a musical journey that blends heartfelt storytelling with a sultry and soulful acoustic folk vibe. With raw honesty, she delves into the depths of the human experience, heartache to humour, offering introspective narratives on loss, love, and the battles […]

Open Mic Night

Sign up at the bar from 5pm, first in best dressed. Performances from 7pm - bring your crew!

The Northwest Grifters 

Come down for a great Friday night of entertainment as the Northwest Grifters make their debut at the Drunken Poet. The NWG hurl their heart & soul in your face and get you rocking on the dancefloor before you can say ‘Americana’. A 5-piece band featuring twanging & acoustic guitars, harmonica, accordion, keyboards and a sweet […]

Ruairí Flynn

Ruairí Flynn from the small village of Graiguenamanagh, Co.Kilkenny has been gigging in pubs and bars since the age of 18 with a mix of Irish traditional and folk songs. This has led to Ruairí playing all across Ireland and opening for some legendary acts such as Paddy Casey and The 4 of Us. Not […]

Frankie & The Bad Cats

  Frankie & The Bad Cats is a blues band whose original material ranges from traditional and modern blues to funk and even elements of rockabilly. The band has recently had a name change and was originally known as Mojo Mafia. Under the Mojo Mafia label the band released three albums, their latest  titled “Judgement […]

Alex Burns

Alex’s discography is impressive, three albums with Nick Charles, a critically acclaimed solo Hawaiian album “Twilight blues” and after many requests Alex recorded and released, in 2004, his first solo blues album “The blues is here to stay.” The following year Alex followed up with his second Hawaiian album “Alex Burns’ Adventures in Paradise”, again critically acclaimed.

Ruairí Flynn (Cup Eve – We’re Open!)

  Ruairí Flynn from the small village of Graiguenamanagh, Co.Kilkenny has been gigging in pubs and bars since the age of 18 with a mix of Irish traditional and folk songs. This has led to Ruairí playing all across Ireland and opening for some legendary acts such as Paddy Casey and The 4 of Us. […]

Those Folk play the songs of Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

"‘Those Folk’ are a husband & wife musical duo comprised of songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, Lawrence Menard (USA) and Clare Quinn (QLD). A partnership forged in the fires of folk music; their sound is inspired by iconic duos. Gillian Welch and David Rawlings are the ultimate Americana duo – pioneering the genre and leaving an undeniable […]

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