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 […]

**CLOSED**GOOD FRIDAY**

The Drunken Poet is closed on Good Friday, 18 April.

Gwyn Ashton

Ashton is on the top of the list of the new wave of modern blues rock artists, spearheaded by The Black Keys, Jack White, Seasick Steve etc. Live, his dynamic […]

Paul Penguin

This show features just Paul 'A Bad Penguin'  From Ireland to West Melbourne, Paul brings a joyful afternoon mix of Irish standards and cheeky covers. Full of heart and humour.

Callum Wylie plays the songs of Paul Westberg

Callum Wylie will take to the poet in January to sing the songs of legendary songwriter Paul Westerberg. From his years with the hardest partying band of all time The Replacements […]

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers play The Poet! KALIOPI and the BLUES MESSENGERS recently celebrated their 1st year anniversary performing St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie […]

Gabby Steel

Gabby Steel is a singer-songwriter who writes songs full of heart, soul, and storytelling. Her music explores love, life, and the small moments that stay with us, all delivered with a […]

Ezra Lee & Jumpin’ Jethro Whittaker

The Boogie Men features international piano man of mystery Ezra Lee and hot shot guitarist Jumpin' Jethro Whittaker. Feb 1 at The Drunken Poet will be one their last gigs before touring ten days in […]

Suzanne Petersen & Big John (Zhang Ling)

  Suzanne Petersen is a Geelong-based pianist, flautist, singer and songwriter whose music spans folk, blues, pop and jazz. Her releases have appeared on the Australian Blues & Roots charts, and […]

The Matinays

The Matinays - electric organ and drum set duo playing boog-a-loo and bossa nova.

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