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

Jess Parker

Earth-wandering, guitar-slingin' whiskey drinker from Campbells Creek, VIC.

Reeves & Stevens

Kier Stevens and T.K Reeves come to The Poet for this special duo show! Don't miss this!

The Burning Bridges

The Burning Bridges are an old-school family string band with a repertoire that reaches back to the bedrock of American country music, including old-time Appalachian fiddle tunes, country/folk harmony duets (The Carter Family, The Louvin Brothers, Ralph Stanley, The Delmore Brothers), bluegrass, alt-country, and an expanding catalogue of classic-sounding original songs and tunes written by Fran,Tom […]

Traditional Irish Music Session

Every Friday, our traditional Irish music session will get you going just right for your Friday night!

The Danny Walsh Banned

The Danny Walsh Banned have been playing fever-pitched shows and jumping on tables for over a dozen years, serving up country-soul and rock’n’roll flavours infused with a touch of 70s Aussie boogie that will probably have you dancing on the tables, too. “Walsh’s lyrics depict each landscape and emotional swirl with the caress of a bona […]

Grace King

Grace King has an eclectic love of music, homemade and raw songwriting.  

The Subliminals

The Subliminals live at The Poet!

Reuben Ishrahm plays the songs of Chris Stapleton

Reuben Ishrahm dives deep into the soulful sounds of Chris Stapleton, delivering a heartfelt set of songs by one of country music’s modern greats. Grit, gravel, and golden tones – this one’s for fans of raw emotion and powerhouse vocals.

Phil Smith

  Phil Smith is a singer-songwriter based in Castlemaine, Australia. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Van Morrison, his songwriting is rooted in storytelling—capturing his own version of events with honesty and heart. A dedicated craftsman of song, he continues to evolve with each release, always chasing a […]

Fidel Monk

Critically-acclaimed entertainer Fidel Monk has been touring, performing, and writing music since 1994. His booming voice and hard-driving rhythms have mesmerised audiences around the world. He has recorded and shared the stage with countless renowned musicians including Bobby McFerrin, Fat Mike (NOFX), Ross Hannaford (Daddy Cool), Mick Thomas (Weddings, Parties, Anything), Clare Bowditch, Rory McLeod, […]

The Stetson Family

“They blend like one of the legendary bluegrass or country families…their best material yet.”  Rick Moore, American Songwriter, Los Angeles The Stetson Family walk the line between alt-country and bluegrass with their free-wheeling, spirited songs, awash with soaring harmonies. Described in American Songwriter Magazine as “champions of fresh bluegrass but with a bedraggled soul of rock […]

The Groovetones

Still brandishing the same uptempo energetic and often frenetic Jumpin' Blues and Jazz, Lindsay Davies (Double Bass and Vocals), Adrian Sims (Tenor Saxophone) and Alexander W Sims (4-string Guitar) combine with Gerry Nelson (Piano) to create a vibe that the punters can't help but get involved with.This quartet will certainly immerse you in the Groovetones […]

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