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

Sonia Serin

Described as a “stellar guitarist, emotive piano player, and a bit of a technical whiz behind the drum kit,” Sonia Serin brings a dynamic blend of fusion, soul, and upbeat […]

Malaika Mfalme

London-born and raised across continents, Malaika Mfalme is a Tanzanian/Australian singer, songwriter, guitarist, and event producer creating on Gadigal Land (Sydney). In their mother tongue, Swahili, their name translates to […]

The Mellow Balladeer

The Mellow Balladeer creates a warm, nostalgic, and intimate ambiance with his acoustic interpretations, ranging from popular and lesser-known classics to the traditional Irish ballads from his native home.    

Bag O’Nails

  Bag O’ Nails are probably Melbourne’s most dynamic and electrifying Blues-Rock trio, wowing audiences with their scorching live performances since 2004!  

Mandy Connell & Girl Friday pay tribute to Folk Songstresses

Girl Friday and Mandy Connell possess an irreverent magic when they’re together. Known across Australia and New Zealand as songwriters drawing inspiration from old traditions of blues, jazz and folk, the sassy pair […]

Elly McK & The Unbelievers

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Elly McK & The Unbelievers are passionate about creating evocative music. Their journey began in 2023, with all four members united in their exploration of the […]

Thee Cha Cha Chas

Thee Cha Cha Chas magically weave the poetic thoughtfulness of 60’s folk music with fun, raw 50’s rock n’ roll and energetic excitement of 70’s punk. The duo originally from Naarm have […]

Darlings Family Trust 

Join the Darlings Family Trust (Duo) for two sets of harmonious story songs dancing around the fringes of the current state of things known and unknown. With acoustic fingerstyle guitar songs and warm […]

Clare Cowley plays the songs of Fleetwood Mac

Meanjin based musician, fascinated by the effect of Fleetwood Mac songs, particularly Christie McVee’s, reaching the collective conscious of Australian music lovers, Clare is bringing her stripped back take on […]

Jack Merideth

This November, be sure to catch Jack Meredith playing his solo set at the Drunken Poet! Jack's a singer songwriter from the Bellarine Peninsula, with a resonant baritone voice and harmonica style that can […]

Alex Kosenko

Alex Kosenko, the independent artist hailing from Brisbane, is set to captivate audiences at The Drunken Poet in Melbourne on July 4, 2025. Known for his unique blend of Blues, […]

Cyril Moran

Cyril Moran returns to The Poet to kick of our Saturday afternoon right! Cyril is Irish born and arrived in Melbourne in the early 90’s. He quickly hooked up with […]

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