They also host an open mic night on the first and third Thursdays of every month. The weekly Wine, Whiskey, Women events and Traditional Irish Music Sessions are particularly popular.
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We have no TV and no sports - instead, we focus on offering live music.”Īt The Drunken Poet, punters can listen to acts six nights a week, including original singer-songwriters of blues, folk, roots, and indie music. “I wanted something to express what I wanted for the place, which was creativity and a literary vibe. The pub’s unique name came from a brainstorming session. A seven-month renovation saw the pub completely overhauled with warm timber finishes and the walls adorned with artwork inspired by Irish poets, writers and musicians. Siobhan searched for a space that would be friendly and intimate and came across a small Peel Street Goth bar across the road from Queen Victoria Market. Then once I started bartending, I fell in love with it.” But I wasn't sure whether it was going to be a cafe or a restaurant. “It had always been my dream to own my own business in hospitality. Siobhan began working in restaurants, bars, and waitressing until she decided that having her own business was the next step in her career. “When I came to Melbourne, all the Irish pubs seemed to be large spaces, and I thought there was a gap in the market for a small, authentic Irish pub.”
“I'm Irish, but I lived in the States, and I noticed that Irish pubs were done very well over there. The North Melbourne pub is popular amongst Irish expats and regulars who all come for the music, atmosphere and the craic.Įxpertly pouring your pint of Guinness is Siobhan Dooley, an Irish expat and publican who has been offering a tribute to her homeland for over sixteen years. To experience a taste of Irish charm and hospitality in a cosy and friendly setting, Melbournians in the know head to The Drunken Poet.
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