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!

Tim Scanlan & Mana

This incredible duo has been along the 20 year ride with us, let's all dance this Birthday weekend!! Mixing old world melodies with modern beats and sounds, this world traveling […]

Van Walker

Celebrating 20 years at The Poet - Sunday September 20 with poet legends!  Tasmanian musician Van Walker is the voice and writer behind groups such as The Swedish Magazines, Livingstone […]

Adam Waldron Trio

Celebrating 20 years at The Poet - Sunday September 20 with poet legends!  Swampy, twangy, rockin' and sometimes psychedelic blues trio led by guitarist/singer Adam Waldron!

The Pheasantry

Celebrating 20 years at The Poet - Sunday September 20 with poet legends!  Yes. Alt country, urban folk, country rock, rock n roll, bluegrass and blues from the city or […]

The Get Down Gang

Celebrating 20 years at The Poet - Sunday September 20 with poet legends!  The Get Down Gang are back, and they’re bringing the good vibes to The Drunken Poet! Serving […]

𝐗𝐘𝐋𝐀 plays the songs of Fleetwood Mac

XYLA is an indie singer/songwriter and powerhouse vocalist known for her soulful voice and captivating live performances. She brings authenticity, warmth and energy to a room and for this special […]

Elly McK & The Unbelievers

Elly McK & The Unbelievers are an Australian alt-country and Americana powerhouse, shaking up the scene with their genre-defying sound. Frontwoman Elly McK crafts hauntingly original songs that dance along […]

Shaky Stills

Melbourne’s own original country western, tex mex, trucker and western swing band play only the best dancing & drinking songs. They deliver the prime cuts and take no detours performing […]

Jump the Shark

Jump The Shark play Jump Blues and Blues dance music. They feature songs by The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Duke Robillard, Robben Ford, Big Joe and the Dynaflows, Albert Collins, Colin James, […]

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