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

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 […]

Julian James plays the songs of Jason Isbell

Julian James will be performing the songs of Jason Isbell at the Drunken Poet. It promises to be an evening filled with Americana heartfelt melodies and captivating lyrics. Don’t miss this musical experience!

Tobi Kaye

Toby Kaye, an Irish singer-songwriter traversing the globe, finds resonance in whimsical acoustic pop. With a penchant for genre exploration, he crafts melodies reflecting personal growth. His track "Vengeance" once drew a comparison to "Conan the Barbarian" in acoustic form. Embracing a journey of uncertainty, Toby thrives on stage, sharing heartfelt compositions. Over a decade […]

Cillian Maher

The Poet welcomes Cillian Maher!

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