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

The Lonesome Wranglers

The Lonesome Wranglers bring their infectious blend of vintage country and rockabilly to the Drunken Poet. Expect originals, obscure covers and re-imaginings of some unexpected favourites. Come git some grit!

Adam Waldron Trio

Swampy, twangy, rockin' and sometimes psychedelic blues trio led by guitarist/singer Adam Waldron

The Pheasantry

Yes. Alt country, urban folk, country rock, rock n roll, bluegrass and blues from the city or the swamp ... call it what you will, but these guys mix all […]

Shackleton

It was a band formed for the sheer love of playing. A chance to regularly work their way through a fascinating set of covers without the pressure of their more […]

Grace Forster

Grace Forster is a singer-songwriter whose music blends vulnerability and strength in equal measure. With stripped-back, heartfelt lyrics and raw, intimate performances, she creates a space where audiences feel seen […]

Knox D’Arcy Concession

Knox D’Arcy Concession are a Melbourne northern‑suburbs folk/country‑punk drinking band built for crowded pubs, late nights and Guinness-stained shirts. Delivering high‑energy party songs with a distinctly Australian grit, the band […]

Duncan Schmoll (trio)

Melbourne-based blues guitarist Duncan Schmoll brings his global experience to the stage, joined by Johnny Tesoriero on drums and Craig Kelly on bass., Honing his craft from Chicago’s legendary blues circuit to London’s iconic West End venues, Schmoll […]

The Groovetones

Still brandishing the same uptempo energetic and often frenetic Jumpin' Blues and Jazz, Lindsay Davies (Double Bass and Vocals), Adrian Sims (Tenor Saxophone) and Alexander W Sims (4-string Guitar) combine […]

Stephen Kennedy

Poet Fave Stephen Kennedy returns to The Poet for a great Sunday evening of music!

Brendan Lloyd plays the songs of John Williamson

Brendan Lloyd is bringing his John Williamson tribute show back to the Poet, one more time! Brendan has been a fan of John Williamson since he 'was just a boy on the farm'. It’s fair to […]

Rubita

Songwriter and guitarist Rubita has dropped her new single 'Nigel' - a relaxed, indie-folk-Latino tune, which she'll be playing at The Drunken Poet this September. The new single was listed […]

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