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

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 […]

Marty Kelly

Marty Kelly returns to The Poet on Saturday afternoon, all welcome!

The Distant South

The Distant South weave tales from life’s rich tapestry, into melody and harmony-soaked songs, brought to life through a rich blend of guitar, banjo, double bass, lap steel, mandolin, and […]

Katankin plays the songs of Paul Simon

Katankin brings her exquisite voice and artistry to the timeless songs of Paul Simon. With intricate arrangements and a deep connection to the craft of songwriting, Katankin will breathe new […]

Rhian Elin

Rhian Elin grabs attention with her enchanting energy and soulful guitar playing. Drawing inspiration from legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan to modern stars like Taylor Swift, she blends blues, rock […]

Slatts

Once described by Beat Magazine as “one of the greatest voices you could hope to hear live”, Paul Slattery has been a fixture of the Melbourne music scene for over […]

Bonafide Travellers

These Poet faves return to give your weekend a dose of the best! Come down for a Sunday arvo session!

Rory Newman plays the songs of Van Morrison

Rory Newman brings the songs of Van Morrison to life with soul, passion, and a voice that’ll take you straight to Cypress Avenue. From the deep grooves of Moondance to […]

Wild Dog Mountains

  Stripped back and up close, Wild Dog Mountains bring their rustic, lo-fi alt-country to The Drunken Poet for an intimate duo set. Jangly power pop meets indie-alt country, in the spirit of […]

Night Owls

The Night Owls are taking flight this March to share music from their debut album 'Hand in Glove!' Featuring singer-guitar player Oscar LaDell, drummer Mickey Garcia, keys player Jesse Deane-Freeman […]

Paddy’s Day!

We're open from 11am on Paddy's Day! We are an authentic Irish Pub, celebrate with us - we know how it's done!

Suzette Herft plays the songs of Joan Baez

With a voice as rich and timeless as the songs she sings, Suzette Herft pays tribute to the legendary Joan Baez in a night of soaring melodies and heartfelt storytelling. […]

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