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 Chilli Pickers

The Chilli Pickers trio play old time, folk and bluegrass tunes, featuring Kate Connor on fiddle, Gus Macmillan on banjo and suitcase, and the amazing vocals and guitar of Jane McCracken.

The Band She

The Band She are a duo hailing from Co Tyrone, Ireland and currently living in Melbourne. Having met whilst playing in 5 piece indie rock band ‘False Friends’, they branched out in 2021 and began to play together in bars and pubs in Glasgow, Scotland. After moving to Melbourne in 2023 they have been performing […]

Ramshackle Army

High Voltage Celtic Punk from Melbourne Town, Australia!

Jessie Monk

Jessie is an Avant-Folk Artist, recently returned to Naarm after several years living in Germany's iconic capital -- Berlin --  and touring Europe, supporting acts like Ocie Elliot, Mathew and The Atlas and The Ocelots. Jessie has played big festivals (BeKind Festival, Women in (e)Motion) as well as headline tours around Europe and beyond. She has been […]

Wilson James

Waz E James will be playing with Scott Wilson at The Drunken Poet, the perfect Saturday night!

Clare Cowley plays the songs of Patti Smith

A musical storyteller, deeply grounded in the folk traditions Clare Cowley is playing at The Drunken Poet and paying tribute to the legend herself - Patti Smith! Patti Smith is a pioneering American musician, poet, and visual artist, renowned for blending punk rock with literary influences. Her groundbreaking 1975 album Horses redefined the genre, establishing […]

Suzie So Blue

Suzie So Blue is a singer-songwriter whose music delves deep into the heart of human emotions with just four strings and the truth. Blending the soulful essence of blues with the storytelling charm of country, Suzie's hypnotic tenor guitar style and evocative vocals create a mesmerising sonic tapestry.   Influenced by luminaries like Yola, Amythyst […]

BB Sabina

BB Sabina (vocals, guitar, synth) is joined by bandmates Warrick Newman (bass, vocals) and Travis Germaine (drums) for a Wednesday evening show at The Drunken Poet. BB Sabina's music is an immersive experience, drenched in rich guitar tones, psych-tinged synth and emotive lyricism. Working with ARIA-nominated producer Evelyn Ida Morris (Pikelet), BB Sabina debut EP received airplay on Double J and PBS. […]

Clap Hands

Clap Hands are a two piece slow-band-project that play uptempo and raggedy rock and roll amid emotive and moody jams. They have been around in Melbourne for a minute and have a humble, loyal following. The most exciting news of late is that one Danny Heifetz (formally of giants Mr Bungle) has re-joined guitarist/singer Sascha […]

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