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

Laurel and the Painkillers

Laurel and the Painkillers deliver music that is blues at heart, driven by rock, pop & groove. The band plays on the legendary Blues Train, at the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society, Hume Blues Club, Jimmy Hornets & 12 Bar Belgrave. New EP (Keep On Moving Towards The Light) has just been released. 

Bom Derry

Possessing a deep affinity with the acoustic folk and rock sound of the 60s and 70s, Bom Derry seamlessly weaves these influences into his covers of popular tracks, and into his own songwriting. His style is known to strike a chord with a broad audience, but those who appreciate the artistry of Paul Simon, Vance Joy and […]

Jeremy Beggs

Jeremy Beggs is a Ballarat-based Americana artist crafting songs that walk the long road of resilience, reflection, and redemption. His =. music blends alt-country grit with emotional storytelling, drawing comparisons to Jason Isbell, John Moreland, Nathaniel Ratelif and Joe Pug. Finding stories from his life as a husband, father, educator and now musician, Jeremy uses […]

Kelly Auty & Brian Fraser

Kelly Auty is renowned for her powerhouse performances and her show-girl versatility. She is a favourite on the Australian music scene. In 2022 Kelly teamed with award winning producer and bass player and Blues Music Victoria Hall of Fame Inductee, Barry Hills, who had been working with several session players for various studio projects before and during the pandemic. In […]

Brendan Lloyd plays the songs of John Williamson

Like a lot of kids born in the 80s and raised on a farm, Brendan Lloyd fell in love with John Williamson songs from an early age. In fact, it’s fair to say that JW was the entire reason he ever picked up a guitar. Enjoy an evening of nostalgic Australiana with a selection of JW’s best from the […]

Bret Mosley

An extraordinarily itinerant journey from a small desert town in Texas to New York’s indie music scene informs Mosley’s sound, which popmatters.com described as, “...no more country than R&B, no more folk than rock.” Nomadic beginnings prepared Mosley for years of constant touring following the release of his debut album, Light & Blood—which NeuFutur Magazine commended as “a […]

The Hornets

The Hornets Trio continue to celebrate their recent signing with Laneway Music and the release and launch of a brand new single ‘Just Another Rider’ at the Drunken Poet . You'll hear see the trio play their new single as well as  cuts from their new EP and a selection of songs from their entire eight […]

Madi Leeds

Join indie-pop artist Madi Leeds for an intimate duo set at The Drunken Poet as part of Wine, Whiskey, Women on Wednesday 27th August. With catchy hooks and a touch of melancholy, Madi blends dreamy pop with raw, heartfelt lyrics that leave a lasting impression. Performing in a stripped-back duo format, this will showcase the emotional depth […]

Benny Elder

Benny Elder spent his days in the mines and his nights with a guitar and a dream. A mechanical engineer by trade but a storyteller by heart, 31 year old Hobart born now Brisbane based musician Benny Elder has taken a leap of faith, and has begun turning his music dreams into reality. Set to […]

Joshua Batten

Melbourne based Roots Rocker Joshua Batten is a genuine performer, with a rare ability to truly connect with his audience. With passionate vocals, accomplished guitar playing, layered arrangements and inspirational lyrics, Joshua displays a depth well beyond his years. Based on his insights living with neurodiversity, his songs offer authentic reflections of introspective moments, presented as universally […]

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