The Drunken Poet

The Drunken Poet One of Melbourne's finest small venues, hosting live, original music Tuesday through Sunday. Sign up is from 5pm on the night, Open Mic begins at 7pm.
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The Drunken Poet is a cozy, authentic Irish pub, situated just near the Victoria Markets, at 65 Peel St, West Melbourne. Out of more than 1,500 pubs from 41 countries, The Drunken Poet was voted into the 10 Best Irish Pubs In The World (Outside Ireland) by The Irish Times... the only venue in Australia to make the list! As our reviews will tell you, The Drunken Poet is a real locals' pub: cute, co

zy and friendly. That's what makes it authentically Irish - it's not a twee or clichéd theme-pub... we have portraits of poets from Ireland and around the world on our walls, we serve great Guinness, and we have one of the finest selections of Irish whiskey in Australia. We do free live music six nights a week, and feature Tribute Tuesdays, Wine Whiskey Women on Wednesdays, Open Mic Nights on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, and Irish Music Sessions on Fridays. For band bookings please email [email protected]
For general enquiries please email [email protected]

Open Mic nights on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.

Open mic returns to The Drunken Poet this evening - where legends are made! Register at the bar anytime from 5pm, first ...
18/06/2026

Open mic returns to The Drunken Poet this evening - where legends are made!

Register at the bar anytime from 5pm, first in best dressed. It all kicks off at 7pm.

Tonight at The Poet - Wine, Whiskey, Women from 8pm! Rubita is the project of Aotearoa songstress and guitarist Rachel K...
17/06/2026

Tonight at The Poet - Wine, Whiskey, Women from 8pm!

Rubita is the project of Aotearoa songstress and guitarist Rachel Kibblewhite. Rubita's indie-pop-latino tunes have received support from local radio station PBS FM, along with the Student Radio Network in New Zealand, with their track 'Geraldine' labeled as a favourite single from Flying Nun records in 2022. Joining Rubita in the current line up is Latino percussionist Christian Silva aka 'la tortuga', and funky bass player Flynn Osborne-McNeilly aka 'la vallena blanca'.

Now this one is worth watching…. 🖤The Pl***oy of the Western World is in cinemas from June 25.Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerto...
17/06/2026

Now this one is worth watching…. 🖤

The Pl***oy of the Western World is in cinemas from June 25.

Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.

Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene...

Tickets ON SALE now from participating cinemas and via sharmillfilms.com.au 🖤

Tribute Tuesday tonight at The Poet! Jade Lawford plays the songs of Amy Winehouse: Jade Lawford is a blues, soul and ja...
16/06/2026

Tribute Tuesday tonight at The Poet!

Jade Lawford plays the songs of Amy Winehouse:

Jade Lawford is a blues, soul and jazz singer from South East Melbourne. Much of her vocal styling and musical inspiration derives from artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Janis Joplin, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King and most notably Amy Winehouse herself!

She is thrilled to dedicate a beautifully curated one hour tribute in honour of Miss Winehouse at The Drunken Poet with her band. With Kat on keys, Dylan Hind on guitar, Theo on drums and Bailey Roe on bass, come celebrate one of the most phenomenally unique, raw and intimate female artists in music history on a fantastic evening!

Live music coming up at The Drunken Poet this week 🖤Tue 16th June Tribute Tuesdays at 8pm: Jade Lawford plays the...
15/06/2026

Live music coming up at The Drunken Poet this week 🖤

Tue 16th June
Tribute Tuesdays at 8pm:
Jade Lawford plays the songs of Amy Winehouse

Wed 17th June
Wine, Whiskey, Women: Rubita (trio) at 8pm

Thu 18th June
Open Mic Night! Music from 7pm - first in best dressed

Fri 19th June
Traditional Irish Music Session at 6pm
Baker & Bunn at 8.30pm

Sat 20th June
The Twa Corbies at 3pm
Hey Gr**go! at 9pm

Sun 21st June
The Outlaws at 4pm
The Galway Rovers at 6.30pm

Stay warm this weekend with live music at The Drunken Poet! Tonight - Traditional Irish Music Session at 6pmLiam Kea...
12/06/2026

Stay warm this weekend with live music at The Drunken Poet!

Tonight -
Traditional Irish Music Session at 6pm
Liam Kealy Trio at 8.30pm (pictured)

Sat 13th June
Rhythm Kitchen at 3pm
Pheasantry at 9pm

Sun 14th June
Kelly Auty with Roland Kretschmer, Barry Hills and Nick Carrafa at 4pm
Maeve Phelan at 6.30pm

We love live music at The Drunken Poet - 6 nights a week, all gigs are free entry! Tonight: Thu 11th June Justin ...
11/06/2026

We love live music at The Drunken Poet - 6 nights a week, all gigs are free entry!

Tonight: Thu 11th June

Justin Bernisconi at 8pm (pictured)

Melbourne-based musician Justin Bernasconi is one of Australia’s finest guitarists. The consummate instrumentalist delivers mesmerising performances. His acclaimed solo albums Winter Pick and Barefoot Wonderland showcased the singer-songwriter’s range of influences from classical to Americana. Latest release Sleeping Like A Maniac revisits his UK roots, in a collection he calls ‘Folk Impressionism’

Craig Woodward at 9pm

Craig Woodward is one of Melbourne’s premier old-time musicians, he has been playing fiddle, guitar, banjo and mandolin for over twenty years.

A Poet favourite!

Dust off the winter blues with Wine, Whiskey, Women tonight at The Poet! Poet fave Miss Lou's Blues returns from 8pm: Ch...
10/06/2026

Dust off the winter blues with Wine, Whiskey, Women tonight at The Poet!

Poet fave Miss Lou's Blues returns from 8pm:

Charismatic and unmistakably talented, Miss Lou is a force to be reckoned with in the world of blues music.

As a solo blues singer, she has captivated audiences with her rich, soulful voice and dynamic stage presence.

Miss Lou is far from a one-note performer—her musical repertoire gracefully spans the realms of jazz, country, folk and gospel, creating a sound that is as diverse as it is powerful.

With her captivating presence, timeless style and some well-loved musicians by her side, Miss Lou leaves an unforgettable mark wherever she performs.

Tribute Tuesday tonight will be a big one! Adam Hattaway & Nick Armstrong play Bruce Springsteen - join us from 8pm.
09/06/2026

Tribute Tuesday tonight will be a big one!

Adam Hattaway & Nick Armstrong play Bruce Springsteen - join us from 8pm.

Coming up this week at The Drunken Poet 🎶 Tue 9th June Tribute Tuesdays at 8pm: Adam Hattaway & Nick Armstrong ...
08/06/2026

Coming up this week at The Drunken Poet 🎶

Tue 9th June
Tribute Tuesdays at 8pm:
Adam Hattaway & Nick Armstrong play Bruce Springsteen

Wed 10th June
Wine, Whiskey, Women:
Miss Lou's Blues at 8pm

Thu 11th June
Justin Bernisconi at 8pm
Craig Woodward at 9pm

Fri 12th June
Traditional Irish Music Session at 6pm
Liam Kealy Trio at 8.30pm

Sat 13th June
Rhythm Kitchen at 3pm / Pheasantry at 9pm

Sun 14th June
Kelly Auty with Roland Kretschmer, Barry Hills and Nick Carrafa at 4pm
Curious Maggie at 6.30pm

Address

65 Peel Street
West Melbourne, VIC
3003

Opening Hours

Tuesday 3pm - 1am
Wednesday 3pm - 1am
Thursday 3pm - 1am
Friday 3pm - 1am
Saturday 12pm - 1am
Sunday 12am - 11pm

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