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

Slatts

Once described by Beat Magazine as “one of the greatest voices you could hope to hear live”, Paul Slattery has been a fixture of the Melbourne music scene for over 25 years. Originally hailing from Adelaide, Paul has spent countless hours on stages all over Melbourne with Pornland, the Moreland City Soul Revue and Cisco […]

Bonafide Travellers

These Poet faves return to give your weekend a dose of the best! Come down for a Sunday arvo session!

Rory Newman plays the songs of Van Morrison

Rory Newman brings the songs of Van Morrison to life with soul, passion, and a voice that’ll take you straight to Cypress Avenue. From the deep grooves of Moondance to the raw beauty of Astral Weeks, expect a night filled with timeless classics and hidden gems.

Wild Dog Mountains

  Stripped back and up close, Wild Dog Mountains bring their rustic, lo-fi alt-country to The Drunken Poet for an intimate duo set. Jangly power pop meets indie-alt country, in the spirit of Silver Jews, Wilco, Magnolia Electric Co, and maybe even a touch of Paul Kelly. Songs about love, loneliness, real estate dreams, disastrous camping trips, supermarket […]

Night Owls

The Night Owls are taking flight this March to share music from their debut album 'Hand in Glove!' Featuring singer-guitar player Oscar LaDell, drummer Mickey Garcia, keys player Jesse Deane-Freeman and bassist Jason Mannix, The Night Owls have built a loyal following by sharing their fiery, deep blues with packed rooms across SA, including support […]

Paddy’s Day!

We're open from 11am on Paddy's Day! We are an authentic Irish Pub, celebrate with us - we know how it's done!

Suzette Herft plays the songs of Joan Baez

With a voice as rich and timeless as the songs she sings, Suzette Herft pays tribute to the legendary Joan Baez in a night of soaring melodies and heartfelt storytelling. From protest anthems to ballads of love and loss, Suzette brings warmth, grace, and a deep connection to the music that defined a generation.

aeriqah

Join us at The Drunken Poet for a night of heartfelt storytelling indie-folk with Melbourne and Singapore-based singer-songwriter, aeriqah. With a sound deeply influenced by the likes of Leith Ross, Lizzy McAlpine, and Christian Lee Hutson, aeriqah’s music weaves together stories of love, loss, and self-discovery. A year into living in Melbourne, aeriqah brings fresh writing, adding to the […]

Vardos pay tribute for Greek Independence Day

Vardos pay tribute for Greek Independence Day! Driven by Alana's wild violin, chased by accordion and double bass, Vardos play folk and Romany music learnt from Rroma (Gypsy) musicians during their travels in Eastern Europe. Based in Melbourne, Australia, the band has toured to Hungary, France, Berlin, Switzerland, Amsterdam, New Caledonia, New Zealand, London and […]

Karakas

KARAKAS is the music project of Jimmie Linville, singer-songwriter and front-man of the bands Canyon Spells (formerly Daniel and the Lion) and Big Chance. Linville toured nationally throughout the US since 2010, playing over 200 shows a year. In 2014, Canyon Spells opened for Counting Crows on a massive tour and followed up the season […]

Taylor Project and Greg Steps play the songs of Blink 182

"What's my age again?" Taylor Project and Greg Steps pay tribute to Blink 182 in Country & Folk style! Experience this iconic band in a whole different genre! What’s my age again? And what the hell is Call ID? Join Taylor Project and Greg Steps for a Tribute Tuesday presenting Blink 182 songs in country […]

Front Porch

Melbourne based 5-piece Americana outfit Front Porch are a stand out in Melbourne's Live music scene, performing all over the city’s many live music venues as well as Victoria’s Bluegrass festivals and club nights. The band tastefully incorporates the styles of bluegrass, Western swing, dixie-land, ragtime, jazz, Tex-Mex Latin, and even 60s folk. Formed in […]

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