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

Willow and Lake

Willow and Lake are a dynamic guitar and vocal duo based in Melbourne, bringing smooth grooves and infectious energy to every stage they grace. Known for their rich harmonies, vibrant […]

Conan Smith

Conan Smith live at The Poet - the perfect way to spend your Saturday!  

CJ Stranger

CJ Stranger heads to the Drunken Poet on the 29th of June for night of story-telling song craft, authentic humorous lyrics and a constantly searching guitar style. CJ hails from Darug […]

Sam Curtis

Sam Curtis is an up and coming guitarist and singer songwriter with rock and folk influences from Naarm/Melbourne. Sam has been playing live venues since he was 17 after discovering his passion for music and […]

James Atkins

James C. Atkins bringing his take on roots music to The Drunken Poet. James’ songs have an emphasis on storytelling and rawness. He Has been playing live for over 10 years with […]

Oh Gibson

Oh Gibson return to the Drunken poet for two sets of high energy good old fashioned bluegrass just the way you like it! Featuring Elwood Sze on banjo, Tom Kendall on […]

Marty Kelly

Marty Kelly returns to The Poet on Saturday afternoon, all welcome! Born on a farm in Co. Derry and raised on music since the age of five, Marty Kelly brings […]

Duncan Phillips

Scotland’s Shetland Islands, a collection of small rocks straddling the North Sea and the North Atlantic, might seem an unlikely birthplace for an Americana singer songwriter. But nourished from an […]

Tapsalteerie

Gaelic for topsy-turvy, Tapsalteerie lives up to its name. The band performs original music, best described as a curious mishmash of folk, Celtic, jazz, country & blues with a strong connection to […]

James Shortland Trio plays the songs of Thelonious Monk

Step into the world of bebop brilliance as the James Shortland Trio pays tribute to jazz icon Thelonious Monk. Expect sharp rhythms, unexpected turns, and masterful improvisation from one of […]

The Simpson Three

The Simpson Three are a high energy Celtic trio from Melbourne. They are award-winning musicians who play predominantly Irish music, with a few interesting flavours! These cheeky siblings sure know […]

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