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

David Cosma

The absolutely wonderful David Cosma returns to the Poet to get your Friday swinging! David Cosma's music has been described as “a straight ahead, thinking person’s songwriter that speaks volumes […]

Katie Robinson plays the songs of Taylor Swift

This upcoming gig marks my very first Taylor Swift–themed night in Australia, and I couldn’t be more excited. Bringing sequins and sparkles from the North of England straight to Melbourne! […]

Stu Thomas

The ubiquitous Melbourne music maverick STU THOMAS returns solo to The Drunken Poet on Thursday 27th of March. Bringing a diverse range of his own cool songs, from rockin’ to […]

Conan Smith

Conan Smith - a favourite here at The Poet! This Irish born, Melbourne based musician brings the greats to life, the perfect way to spend your Saturday afternoon.

Rubita

As the first female electric guitar graduate from the University of Otago (NZ), Rubita crafts intricate, heartfelt songs shaped by her love of bossa nova, pop, and jazz, delivered through her […]

Adrian Whitehead plays the songs of John Lennon

Ask anyone about The Beatles and they’ll likely say: Paul wrote the ballads, John wrote the rockers.   But a deeper listen to John Lennon’s remarkable catalogue reveals something more—an […]

Mason, Shane, Joe

Mason, Shane and Joe are a newly formed trio - from The Poet's Open Mic, to our legendary Thursday nights!

Bidibids

You listen to folk music because you want to hear something that speaks to your heart. A connection from one human being to another. With lush harmonies, intricate arrangements, and […]

Sarah-Anne Smyth

Sarah-Anne Smyth hails from County Down, shaped by her travels, her warm acoustic style gets crowds singing along. Embedded in Irish traditional and folk music, she blends old time favourites […]

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