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!

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, […]

Roy Darby & The Dial-Ups

  From the markets and festivals in Western Victoria to the heart of Melbourne Town where he has moved to pursue musical endeavours, Roy Darby and his newly formed band […]

Crescent Moon

Crescent Moon make their debut at The Poet! Tucked away in the corner of pub or bar you will find Crescent Moon plying their trade with a combination of lap […]

The Tipplers

The mighty Tipplers hit the Poet to bring about your Sunday eve in style!

Thomas Kendall plays the songs of Dick Gaughan

Thomas Kendall plays the songs of Dick Gaughan, a Scottish singer-songwriter known for his social protest songs and contributions to Scotland's folk music tradition. Dick Gaughan’s impact on folk musicians […]

Kate Lucetta

If you don’t know Kate Lucetta yet, you’ll feel like old friends after catching her play. Armed with a guitar, a banjo, collection of original soulful pop tunes & plenty of stories she’ll […]

Maja

  Thought- provoking and deeply-personal, Maja's songs are vulnerable and relatable, displaying a depth and maturity far beyond her age. Looking to the past for inspiration, her songs possess a […]

Open Mic Night!

Chop, chop.. sign up from 5pm at the bar! Performances kick off at 7pm. Legends are made at The Drunken Poet Open Mic Night!

Back Alley Sally 

Blues Duo of the Year (VICTAS 2025), Back Alley Sally blends two distinctive voices in blues: Melbourne session player Benji Miu on guitar and vocals, and award-winning Julie Noble on blues harp. Their separate […]

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