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

Emily Daye

Emily Daye is a Melbourne-based acoustic folk-pop, singer-songwriter. Known for her captivating voice, uplifting guitar, solid bass lines and beautiful piano, she lets music be the voice of her thoughts in life. Her debut album, Daybreak is out now!

Men In Hats

Two seasoned singer-songwriters who first crossed paths at the iconic Drunken Poet Open Mic have joined forces to create something truly special. Peter Read and Jono Chambers, both known for their heartfelt lyrics and captivating acoustic performances, now perform together as Men in Hats — a dynamic folk-rock duo blending storytelling, harmony, and raw musical energy. Whether you're a longtime […]

Thom Johnston

Fresh off releasing his debut single Shiver, Thom Johnston is bringing a combination of folk, country, and rock to the Drunken Poet. With inspirations ranging from Bob Dylan, to Zach Bryan, to the very music he grew up listening to in Geelong pubs, Thom will play a collection of his originals along with some covers to complete the […]

Lockie Bennett

Lockie Bennett Duo is Wellington's premier chamber jazz duo, playing everywhere from bars to exclusive clubs and private concerts. Appearing for the first time in Melbourne, the duo will present an eclectic set of music from the swing and bebop eras. Saxophonist Alex Trask is known for exciting original music gigs and plays lead alto […]

Topaz Lyon

On acoustic guitar with warm & captivating vocals, Topaz Lyon writes music to intrigue your mind and entice your soul. Having grown up in the mountains behind Mullumbimby, the singer-songwriter is sharing new work from a very creative past 6 months. With the story-telling style of Joni Mitchell, the alt-country notes of Gillian Welch and a hint […]

Ingrid Saker

Ingrid achieves a rare balance of vigorous raw emotion and humble greatness, piloting the band down pathways of expansive creative energy with her songwriting, guitar and singing. A craftful songwriter, her potent and melodic vocals are a vehicle for lyrical brilliance.

The Lulublues

After orbiting each other in the Sydney and Melbourne music scenes, Cash Williams and Nic Malouf have joined forces, fusing their eclectic tastes into a new project - The Lulublues. Powered by an ensemble of monster players, The Lulublues makes for a tasty blend of soulful blues, gritty rock and an energetic live show.

Old Melbourne Road

Cup Eve entertainment sorted...Old Melbourne Road at the Drunken Poet. OMR is an Irish folk/rock band that will make you dance and sing. The boys from Ballarat do Irish folk rock as well as anyone and always make everywhere they play into a party.

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