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

Rob Black

Come welcome Irish troubadour, Rob Black to The Drunken Poet. Known for his renditions of classics like 'Whiskey in the Jar' and 'Wild Rover,' Rob also brings a touch of the unexpected with niche Irish pub songs such as 'King of the Road' and 'The Limerick Bricklayer.' Expect an evening steeped in Irish culture, where […]

Ezra Lee plays the songs of Merrill Moore

Ezra Lee plays the songs of Merrill Moore! Merrill Everett Moore was an American swing and boogie woogie pianst and bandleader whose style influenced rockabilly music during the 1950s.

LJ Parks

With a powerful voice, dynamic guitar riffs and playfully wry lyrics, LJ Parks has captured the attention of audiences from Hobart to Cairns and beyond. Hailing from Victoria's surf coast and based in southern Tasmania, she received the Cygnet Folk Festival Emerging Artist Award in 2024 with her duo, LJ and Lucy, and was a finalist for Youth Artist of […]

Scott Mickelson

  MICKELSON (US) launch of New Zealand and Australian Tour with special guests San Francisco artist/producer MICKELSON is excited to be playing the wonderful Drunken Poet in West Melbourne as part of his first tour of Australia and New Zealand.  Scott Mickelson is an artist/producer from San Francisco. His debut release Flickering was on the […]

Wolf Arrow Rain (support from Richard Ross)

At 9pm, Wolf Arrow Rain will be having a break from her usual band to play a rare solo show of unreleased original country folk tunes in order to give the world a glimpse of a secret 2nd band project in the works titled Savage River. Prepare for an extra special treat that may not […]

Rubita plays the songs of Rodriguez

Rubita plays the songs of Rodriguez! Sixto Rodriguez lived in obscurity as his music career flamed out early in the U.S. only to find success in South Africa and a stardom he was unaware of. This incredible story was the subject of the music documentary 'Searching for Sugarman'. 'Experience the electrifying melodies of Rubita, Melbourne's very […]

Unnecessary Journeys

Hailing from West Cork, Ireland, old friends Sean and Emer have reunited in Melbourne to form their charismatic cover band, 'Unnecessary Journeys' Their acoustic folk sound features a blend of energetic rhythms and enchanting harmonies with the occasional nod to their Irish roots.

Lorraine Nash

Special event at The Poet! Welcoming Lorraine Nash. The independent release of her debut EP Wildflower in 2020 saw stunning newcomer and multi-instrumentalist, Lorraine Nash, quickly become one of the most played female artists on Irish radio regularly featuring on RTÉ Radio 1 playlists. Lorraine’s original material brings a mix of musical styles to the table […]

Luau Cowboys play the songs of Merle Travis

The Luau Cowboys are coming to The Poet for Tribute Tuesday featuring the work, guitar playing and songs of Merle Travis, recognised as tone of the most influential country, and rockabilly guitarist for the genre too. They'll also be playing playing of the songs of the Louvine Brothers, the most influential act in modern country and bluegrass music for harmonies, songs […]

Jenna Campbell

Jenna Campbell is a guitarist and live-looping artist from the Dandenong Ranges who creates an engaging and unique full-band sound. An exciting emerging artist with attention-grabbing guitar skills, Jenna's music will transport you to other times and places as she fuses world music elements with progressive rock. She tells stories without words, composing acoustic guitar-driven […]

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