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

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 […]

Jump the Shark

Jump The Shark play Jump Blues and Blues dance music. They feature songs by The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Duke Robillard, Robben Ford, Big Joe and the Dynaflows, Albert Collins, Colin James, […]

Matt Dwyer

Multi - award winning guitarist/singer/songwriter Matt Dwyer has been wowing audiences across Australia and overseas for close to two decades. By the time he was in his mid twenties he’d […]

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 […]

Elly McK & The Unbelievers

Elly McK & The Unbelievers are an Australian alt-country and Americana powerhouse, shaking up the scene with their genre-defying sound. Frontwoman Elly McK crafts hauntingly original songs that dance along […]

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 […]

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