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02/10/2026
Bring on another great weekend at The Drunken Poet!
Fri 2nd October
Traditional Irish Music Session at 6pm
Back Alley Sally at 8.30pm (pictured)
Sat 3rd October
Rhythm Kitchen at 3pm
Hey Gr**go at 9pm
Sun 4th October
Wobbly Boot at 4pm
John Clay at 6.30pm
01/10/2026
Open Mic night returns to The Poet this eve, welcoming all kinds of performers to sign up at the bar (anytime from 5pm) showtime from 7pm.
First in best dressed!
30/09/2026
W**e, Wh***ey, Women tonight at The Poet, welcoming special guests Kate Lucetta and Maja!
8pm:
If you don’t know Kate Lucetta yet, you’ll feel like old friends after catching her play.
Armed with a guitar, a banjo, collection of original soulful pop tunes & plenty of stories she’ll make you smile, might make you cry & hopefully garner a chuckle or 2.
Kate & Maja have been besties for years so a collab or 2 is also highly possible :-)
9pm:
Thought- provoking and deeply-personal, Maja's songs are vulnerable and relatable, displaying a depth and maturity far beyond her age. Looking to the past for inspiration, her songs possess a sound quality and nostalgia that her audiences know so well, echoing soul, blues and folk music.
Her diverse ranges of styles come to highlight her fierce vocal performance and direct song-writing style, channeling the likes of Otis Redding, Clairy Browne and the Banging Rackettes, Laura Marling and Fiona Apple.
29/09/2026
Tribute Tuesday tonight!
Thomas Kendall plays the songs of Dick Gaughan, a Scottish singer-songwriter known for his social protest songs and contributions to Scotland's folk music tradition.
Dick Gaughan’s impact on folk musicians the world over cannot be overstated. While it might be pure fantasy to suggest that anyone other than Dick himself can do these songs as well as he can, what can be learnt by trying, is a flatpick driven hybrid of Scots-irish balladry with the alternate tunings that were widely adopted by Celtic guitarists of the period (and still to this day).
Beyond what he can impart as a guitarist are some of the most impassioned and brilliant vocal performances yet committed to tape. For a bluegrasser like myself, knowing that Dick had a brief foray into bluegrass himself is a reminder that this heritage of song connects us the world over. When a scene starts to ossify, that’s when the wildfire comes through, tosses out the old growth and gives us something new.
Forever regenerative, he remains a beacon of singular expressive brilliance to me and many other folkies. I hope to bring some level of justice to these songs, knowing it to be a sysyphean task.
25/09/2026
It's Friday night - where are you? Jump The Shark kick off from 8.30pm tonight!
Jump The Shark play Jump Blues and Blues dance music. They feature songs by The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Duke Robillard, Robben Ford, Big Joe and the Dynaflows, Albert Collins, Colin James, Hollywood Fats and many others.
25/09/2026
Bring on the weekend at The Poet!
Fri 25th September
Traditional Irish Music Session at 6pm (pictured)
Jump The Shark at 8.30pm
Sat 26th September
AFL Grand Final Day - Open at 5pm
Roy Darby & The Dial-Ups at 9pm
Sun 27th September
Crescent Moon at 4pm
The Tipplers at 6.30pm
24/09/2026
Tonight from 8pm: Shaky Stills!
Melbourne’s own original country western, tex mex, trucker and western swing band play only the best dancing & drinking songs. They deliver the prime cuts and take no detours performing with their incredibly tight sound, three part harmonies, classic 7″ singles arrangements and big-hearted honesty.
23/09/2026
Poet legends Elly Mck & The Unbelievers are back for W**e, Wh***ey, Women tonight from 8pm!
Elly McK & The Unbelievers are an Australian alt-country and Americana powerhouse, shaking up the scene with their genre-defying sound.
22/09/2026
Tonight! Tribute Tuesday welcomes XYLA playing the songs of Fleetwood Mac from 8pm.
XYLA is an indie singer/songwriter and powerhouse vocalist known for her soulful voice and captivating live performances. She brings authenticity, warmth and energy to a room and for this special Fleetwood Mac tribute, she puts her unique spin on the timeless songs of one of world’s most iconic bands.
From the dreamy melodies in Landslide to the raw energy of Go Your Own Way and The Chain, expect big vocals, acoustic soul and plenty of Fleetwood Mac magic.
21/09/2026
Coming up this week at The Drunken Poet!
Tue 22nd September
Tribute Tuesdays at 8pm:
XYLA plays the songs of Fleetwood Mac
Wed 23rd September
W**e, Wh***ey, Women: Elly McK & The Unbelievers at 8pm
Thu 24th September
Shaky Stills at 8pm
Fri 25th September
Traditional Irish Music Session at 6pm
Jump The Shark at 8.30pm
Sat 26th September
AFL Grand Final Day - Open at 5pm
Roy Darby & The Dial-Ups at 9pm
Sun 27th September
Crescent Moon at 4pm (pictured)
The Tipplers at 6.30pm
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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.
