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

Suzie So Blue

Warm up your Wednesday night on 19 August with Suzie So Blue live at the legendary Drunken Poet from 8–10pm, just steps from the Queen Vic Winter Night Market. Settle in for two intimate sets of soulful folk, blues and dark country storytelling from one of Melbourne’s captivating independent voices. Known for her haunting vocals, hypnotic tenor […]

Moonee Valley Drifters

Moonee Valley Drifters are back at The Poet! Melbourne's favourite Old Time Country Swing, Honky Tonk, Tex-Mex, Cajun, & Bluegrass band.

Fables

Fables are an Irish acoustic duo who cover a wide range of sounds, from Rock, Pop, Folk, and Country to Irish heartfelt Ballads. Comprising lead singer Tara Raftery and singer-guitarist Kevin McGinley, the duo brings an intimate and dynamic sound that resonates with their audiences.

Sam Price Trio

The Sam Price Trio are a dazzling jazz ensemble, playing standard repertoire with all the energy and feels. Joined by his virtuoso guitarist son Monty and their amazing bassist, Tom Lee.

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 this together, and more. If all band members give the go, it’s in. This mix is their sound, and they love creating it, and performing […]

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 serious career ventures. Formed by Mick Thomas, Anna Burley (Killjoys) and Liz Stringer, Shackleton3 was a holiday band - and a damn good one. Something […]

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 and connected. Drawing inspiration from lived experiences and honest storytelling, Grace’s songs invite listeners to step into her world of emotion, resilience, and self-discovery. Performing […]

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 blends Celtic‑leaning folk, punk urgency, and classic pub‑rock swagger into sets designed to keep the bar heaving and the chorus shouted back at the stage. […]

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 has shared festival lineups with greats like Bob Dylan and Peter Green. Audiences can expect an electrifying performance featuring the music of Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric […]

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