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

Dakota East

Earnest and soulful, Country/Indie artist Dakota East travels both on a lonesome mountain dirt road and an inner city street.  “I was surrounded by Country, Folk & Blues music for as long as I can remember,” says East of her musical upbringing. “Mum would have Bonnie Raitt & Shania Twain playing around the house. Dad […]

The Coastalaires

The Coastalaires play Southern American music. The trio of Jeremy Hanley (vocals, electric guitar), Leigh McDowell (electric bass), and Clifford Booth (drums), play compelling arrangements of 'grown-up' soul, country and R&B classics from the repertoires of the song centers of the South: Texas, New Orleans, Memphis, Muscle Shoals and Nashville

Van Walker play the songs of The Kinks

Join us at The Drunken Poet for a night dedicated to the legendary sounds of The Kinks, as Van Walker takes the stage to bring these classic tunes to life! Known for his unique storytelling and heartfelt performances, Van Walker is ready to dive into the gritty, raw, and infectious energy that made The Kinks […]

khoy & Samara Cullen

Two very familiar; sad and squishy; faces of the local folk punk scene are taking the double slot at the Drunken Poet Thursday 12th December. For a night of melancholic folk and sad singalongs. 8-10pm.   Samara Cullen and khoy have been pals for ages and you may have seen them around when the Stragglers, the Dead […]

Peter Baylor plays the songs of Django Reinhardt

Peter Baylor dives into the timeless songs of Django Reinhardt. Known for his masterful guitar work, Reinhardt brought the world of jazz to life with his captivating gypsy swing, and Peter Baylor is just the one to carry on that magic! Expect soulful melodies, impeccable guitar skill, and the kind of atmosphere that only The […]

The Ceili Ozstars

SPECIAL SHOW! The Ceili Ozstars, a talented Irish trio comprised of brothers Danny & Bryan Murphy and local legend Liam Davis. These lads are sure to have the pub tapping along to their lively renditions of traditional Irish tunes and songs.

The Hornets play the songs of Howlin Wolf and Willie Dixon

Wolf and Willie aka Louis Burstin  guitar, Bruce Haymes keys, Chris Tabone drums and Craig Horne vocals and guitar, play the dirty down home blues of Howlin Wolf and Willie Dixon. That's songs like I'm Ready, The Same Thing, Hoochie Coochie Man, 300 Pounds, Little Red Rooster, Evil, Killin’ Floor and more, see you at […]

Hey Gringo!

Daryl Roberts & Hey Gringo have performed across Oz and internationally for over 30 years with their fun tongue in cheek, catchy blues, funky soul and roots music with choice favourites to get the audience involved in the vibe. Hey Gringo have just released their 8th album "Keep On Moving" of original songs together with […]

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