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

Kid James

‘Kid’ James (James Schembri) is the new kid on the block in the Melbourne Rockabilly scene. A nineteen-year-old singer/songwriter and guitarist that is performing authentic Rockabilly tunes like it was done by teenagers in the […]

The Backyard Banjo Club

The Backyard Banjo Club is a four-piece trad-jazz/bluegrass bonanza. Think Tom Waits meets Django Reinhardt and plays a jazz cover of a Radiohead tune. High energy up-tempo jazz and the occasional sultry ballad, good times guaranteed.

Candice Alisha

Candice Alisha is a blues and folk singer songwriter originally hailing from Wodonga, Victoria but now local to Melbourne after making the move to the big city to pursue her […]

The Northwest Grifters 

Come down for a great Friday night of entertainment as the Northwest Grifters make their debut at the Drunken Poet. The NWG hurl their heart & soul in your face and get […]

Adam Waldron Trio

Swampy, twangy, rockin' and sometimes psychedelic blues trio led by guitarist/singer Adam Waldron

El Rollo

Ride the sonic wave with El Rollo at The Drunken Poet on Sunday May 24. This Bass Coast outfit throws surf music into the blender and cranks the heat, serving […]

Ingrid Saker

Ingrid Saker is the lead guitarist and singer of swampy punk-blues outfit Ingrid and the Ministers. Her solo set delves into her folk, old school blues, and psychedelic influences, creating an atmosphere full […]

Jessey Jackson

A rare gem indeed; Jessey Jackson is quite simply a force to be reckoned with! Far from your average ‘run of the mill’ female performer; this self taught singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist is often likened to […]

Foggy Josh

Foggy Josh returns to the Drunken Poet on Thursday the 28th May following the release of his debut album "Live & Low". Josh plays and sings folk/blues originals in a smokey […]

Michael GT Blair

Get ready for a night of groove, soul, and energy as Michael GT Blair takes the stage. Blending iconic influences with original music, Michael delivers a seamless mix of familiar classics and fresh, expressive […]

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