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

Nick Charles

Nick Charles is known internationally as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues”. His 35+ year career has seen him accumulate every conceivable accolade including Port Fairy Artist of the […]

The Galway Rovers

Ciaran Boyle and Declan Simpson have joined together as THE GALWAY ROVERS! Spend your Sunday evening at The Poet with these legends!  

Safari Motel

Safari Motel is back with fresh energy and new grooves! Join Nicole, Jason, Simon, and Damo at The Drunken Poet in West Melbourne for a night of electric tunes and […]

Mason, Shane, Joe

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

The Dead Reckoners

The Dead Reckoners are an Americana duo playing primarily original material, a couple of well worn musicians in a relatively new band! 

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!

Steamboat Whistlers

The Steamboat Whistlers are a Melbourne based acoustic band dedicated to early jazz and blues that emanated from New Orleans before travelling up the Mississippi and all around the globe. The band's repertoire draws […]

Scott Hamilton plays Townes Van Zandt

"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world, and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that." Steve Earle.  "I've met […]

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 […]

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 […]

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