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

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.

Dean Haitani

With his unique finger style and soulful earthy vocals, Dean Haitani draws inspiration from blues & roots music, and his love of funk and old school R&B rhythms. One of Australian most accomplished guitarist/singer/songwriter, over the last 20 years Dean has toured the US, UK & Europe. His unique sound comes from his experimentation with […]

Seren Spain & Bridin

An evening to lift your senses: An ancient celtic harp & rising folk fusion. Paul Kelly’s former manager Stuart Coupe coined Seren Spain “A voice to die for!”; and Australian Folk Giants like Ernest Aines declared: “Look out folk world - this woman will be heralded for generations!” Kicking off her Take Me Tour Launch […]

Tasha Zappala

Singer-Songwriter and researcher Tasha Zappala crafts poetic and nature-inspired music.  Based in Lutruwita/Tasmania, her performances are an exploration of sound and site, influenced by her work with environmental sound. When not serenading, she spends her time in the southern woods of Lutruwita, making billypots of beans, drinking tea and capturing field recordings.

Sonia Serin

Described as a “stellar guitarist, emotive piano player, and a bit of a technical whiz behind the drum kit,” Sonia Serin brings a dynamic blend of fusion, soul, and upbeat energy to every performance. Her 2019 debut album Unresolved and 2024 single Dust Settles showcase her rich musicianship and heartfelt songwriting. With her acoustic guitar […]

Malaika Mfalme

London-born and raised across continents, Malaika Mfalme is a Tanzanian/Australian singer, songwriter, guitarist, and event producer creating on Gadigal Land (Sydney). In their mother tongue, Swahili, their name translates to "Angel King." Malaika’s music is a powerful exploration of Black love, self-acceptance, grief, and the complex journey of being loved and sometimes lost. With a […]

The Mellow Balladeer

The Mellow Balladeer creates a warm, nostalgic, and intimate ambiance with his acoustic interpretations, ranging from popular and lesser-known classics to the traditional Irish ballads from his native home.    

Bag O’Nails

  Bag O’ Nails are probably Melbourne’s most dynamic and electrifying Blues-Rock trio, wowing audiences with their scorching live performances since 2004!  

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