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19/08/2026
Warm up your Wednesday night with Suzie So Blue live at The Drunken Poet!
Wine Whiskey Women from 8pm: Settle in for two intimate sets of soulful folk, blues and dark country storytelling from one of Melbourne’s captivating independent voices.
Known for her haunting vocals, hypnotic tenor guitar and emotionally raw songwriting, Suzie So Blue brings a rich mix of originals and carefully chosen covers to one of Melbourne’s favourite listening rooms.
18/08/2026
Tonight at The Drunken Poet! Scott Hamilton plays Townes Van Zandt
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world, and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that." Steve Earle.
"I've met Bob Dylan's bodyguards, and if Steve thinks he's going to stand on Bob's coffee table in his cowboy boots, he's sorely mistaken." Townes Van Zandt.
“A Song For “ The life of Townes Van Zandt. The telling of the life of the legendary Texan songwriter through his songs from beyond the grave to the beginning and back again.
17/08/2026
Coming up at the Drunken Poet!
Tue 18th August
Tribute Tuesdays at 8pm:
Scott Hamilton plays Townes Vans Zandt
Wed 19th August
Wine, Whiskey, Women: Suzie So Blue at 8pm (pictured)
Thu 20th August
Open Mic Night! Music from 7pm - first in best dressed
Fri 21st August
Traditional Irish Music Session at 6pm
Jump The Shark at 8.30pm
Sat 22nd August
MacCrimmin at 3pm
Matt Dwyer Trio at 9pm
Sun 23rd August
Moonee Valley Drifters at 4pm
Fables Acoustic Duo at 6.30pm
14/08/2026
We've got your weekend sorted at The Drunken Poet!
Fri 14th August
Traditional Irish Music Session at 6pm
Gwyn Ashton at 8.30pm
Sat 15th August
Pat McKernan at 3pm
The Lonesome Wranglers at 9pm
Sun 16th August
Steamboat Whistlers at 4pm
Stephen Kennedy at 6.30pm
13/08/2026
We love live music (and Guinness) at The Drunken Poet - all gigs are free entry, we'd love to see you tonight!
Mason, Shane and Joe at 8pm & The Dead Reckoners at 9pm
12/08/2026
Safari Motel are back at The Drunken Poet for Wine, Whiskey, Women from 8pm tonight!
Safari Motel is back with fresh energy and new grooves! Join Nicole, Jason, Simon, and Damo at The Drunken Poet in West Melbourne for a night of electric tunes and infectious rhythms. With fresh faces on guitar and drums, we're bringing a whole new level of passion to the stage—ready to do what we were born to do. Don’t miss the revival of the Safari Motel experience!
11/08/2026
Tribute Tuesdays are legendary at The Drunken Poet!
Join us tonight from 8pm for Brittle Sun & Peter O'Shea playing the songs of Velvet Underground!
10/08/2026
We've got your winter week sorted at The Poet! Join us for live music 6 night a week, plus fresh toasties and tasty pints!
Tue 11th August
Tribute Tuesdays at 8pm:
Brittle Sun & Peter O'Shea play the songs of Velvet Underground
Wed 12th August
Wine, Whiskey, Women: Safari Motel at 8pm
Thu 13th August
Mason, Shane and Joe at 8pm
The Dead Reckoners at 9pm
Fri 14th August
Traditional Irish Music Session at 6pm
Gwyn Ashton at 8.30pm
Sat 15th August
Pat McKernan at 3pm
The Lonesome Wranglers at 9pm
Sun 16th August
Steamboat Whistlers at 4pm
Stephen Kennedy at 6.30pm
07/08/2026
Bring on the weekend at The Poet!
Fri 7th August
Traditional Irish Music Session at 6pm
Ash King at 8.30pm
Sat 8th August
Ruairí Flynn at 3pm
Billy Cart Crash at 9pm (pictured)
Sun 9th August
Nick Charles at 4pm
The Galway Rovers at 6.30pm
Join us for live music all weekend, all gigs are free entry.
06/08/2026
Another Open Mic Night rolls around at The Poet!
Come on down and register anytime from 5pm, performances kick off from 7pm.
We've got tasty pints and fresh toasties - all we need is you, and your crew!
Address
65 Peel Street
West Melbourne, VIC
3003
To reach Peel Street in Melbourne, you can take the tram route 19, which runs along Sydney Road and Elizabeth Street. The closest stop is just a short walk to Peel Street.
If you prefer driving, there are several parking options nearby. The closest parking lot is on the corner of Queen Street and Franklin Street, while street parking is also available along Peel Street and neighboring streets.
Once you arrive at Peel Street, look for the pub and Irish pub on the corner of the block.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
3pm - 1am |
| Wednesday |
3pm - 1am |
| Thursday |
3pm - 1am |
| Friday |
3pm - 1am |
| Saturday |
12pm - 1am |
| Sunday |
12am - 11pm |
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What people say
The Drunken Poet is a must-visit for anyone looking for an authentic Irish pub experience in Melbourne. This cozy and friendly venue has been voted into the 10 Best Irish Pubs In The World (Outside Ireland) by The Irish Times, making it the only Australian pub to make the list.
What sets The Drunken Poet apart from other theme-pubs is its genuine Irish atmosphere. The walls are adorned with portraits of poets from Ireland and around the world, while the bar serves up some of the finest Guinness and Irish whiskey in Australia.
But it's not just about the drinks at The Drunken Poet - they also offer free live music six nights a week, including Tribute Tuesdays, Wine Whiskey Women on Wednesdays, Open Mic Nights every second Thursday, and Irish Music Sessions on Fridays. And if you're a musician looking to perform, just show up for Open Mic Night and put your name on the list - no booking required!
Overall, The Drunken Poet is one of Melbourne's finest small venues for live music and a great spot to enjoy a pint or two with friends.
