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

El Rollo

Ride the sonic wave with El Rollo at The Drunken Poet on Sunday May 24. This Bass Coast outfit throws surf music into the blender and cranks the heat, serving […]

Ingrid Saker

Ingrid Saker is the lead guitarist and singer of swampy punk-blues outfit Ingrid and the Ministers. Her solo set delves into her folk, old school blues, and psychedelic influences, creating an atmosphere full […]

Jessey Jackson

A rare gem indeed; Jessey Jackson is quite simply a force to be reckoned with! Far from your average ‘run of the mill’ female performer; this self taught singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist is often likened to […]

Foggy Josh

Foggy Josh returns to the Drunken Poet on Thursday the 28th May following the release of his debut album "Live & Low". Josh plays and sings folk/blues originals in a smokey […]

Michael GT Blair

Get ready for a night of groove, soul, and energy as Michael GT Blair takes the stage. Blending iconic influences with original music, Michael delivers a seamless mix of familiar classics and fresh, expressive […]

Dan Dinnen & Shorty

Dan Dinnen & Shorty dish up a bluesy gumbo of rootsy goodness. Original tunes and cherry-picked standards laid down with hypnotic fingerpicking guitar, peppered with tasty blues harp, wrapped up […]

The Tipplers (duo)

Gaudy, bawdy and borderline boozy, the Tipplers are a Melbourne-based Irish band consisting of guitar, mandolin, fiddle and double bass. Performing a mix of old Irish traditional folk tunes and some newer favourites […]

Steve Boyd and Chris Surgey

Don’t miss acclaimed singer-songwriters Steve Boyd and Chris Surgey as they join forces for a special live performance backed by an outstanding band featuring John Tesoriero on drums, Paul Slattery […]

The Bonafide Travellers

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

Miss Lou’s Blues!

Charismatic and unmistakably talented, Miss Lou is a force to be reckoned with in the world of blues music. As a solo blues singer, she has captivated audiences with her […]

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