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

Maggie Carty

Maggie Carty has joined forces with Máirtín Staunton, Rhys Crimmin, Gerry McKeagueand Thomas Botting to form the Maggie Carty band. The group performs a mix of traditional Irish tunes and […]

The Strayaways Duo – Alex & Holly

The Strayaways Duo Alex (fiddle) & Holly (guitar) are a Celtic folk duo based in Melbourne playing your favourite Irish jigs, reels & ballads. The music ranges from joyously fast […]

Thomas Kendle plays the songs of Flatt and Scruggs

  Flatt and Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys did much to popularize bluegrass music. Their sound became widely recognized in the 1960s through their recording of “The Ballad of […]

Dan Webster and Emily Lawler (UK)

UK festival favourites Dan and Emily bring to the stage a unique blend of English folk music fused with country/Americana. An energising combination of distinctive warm and powerful vocals and […]

Les Thomas

Les Thomas is a country-folk singer-songwriter and storyteller. With guitar, voice and emotional authenticity, he connects with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Les draws on inspiring histories of song, […]

Jean-Claud Sam-Dan

Jean-Claud Sam-Dan are back at The Poet!  Jean-Claude Sam-Dan is a duo comprising Sam Young and Dan Banks.Guitars, Banjos, Hand Drums and eclectic song choices are backed by soaring harmonies and […]

Greg Champion with Pete Fidler

This pair is part of Melbourne’s Musical Furniture. Both have decades-long histories in this town. Champs fronted The Fabulaires in the 80s, & still in the 80s, played in Young Homebuyers & […]

The Mighty Ghosts of Erin

The Mighty Ghosts of Erin bring a feast of Irish folk and ballads, sprinkled with a touch of trad and plenty of craic. Tony and Carmel have been performing together […]

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