The Drunken Poet

Great spot! Some say there's hype around this venue, I'd say just solid well deserved praise for great service and hospitality. In a time where service and skills are a rarity the Drunken Poet is an exception, greeted with a smile, great service and a cracking pint of Guinness!

There are a tonne if Irish themed bars out there but the poet is well clear of the usual kitsch vibes it's the real deal.

Can't wait to visit again soon for a few pints

We just got home from Christmas Eve at the Poet and you’d be hard pressed to find a more happening joint let me assure you! Great live music, atmosphere, but not enough toilets.

Great for live music and good beer, very attentive staff, many thanks to Siobhan and her staff (hope the spelling is right).

Amazing Irish bar. Best in Melbourne by far. Siobhan the owner is a legend. Highly recommended. Guiness is also beautiful

Great place, friendly service with a great vibe.can't go wrong with live music and Guinness

What a great ambience the traditional Irish music created and Grim Fawkner is just one of our best singer/songwriters so great to see him play a local gig.
This could be a new regular venue.

Wolf Arrow performed and was fabulous at this venue, which is small but has a friendly atmosphere, efficient, friendly service, and clean amenities.

Great local Irish Pub but not of the chain style. Traditional Irish music and later moves to more modern Blues and Rock style. Good people. Great staff. Fun times.

Very nice bar. Feels like you're back in Ireland. The live music however is not always as great. They have nice beers like killkenny and guinness.

A pretty little bar near Flagstaff gardens. Had a red wine (shiraz) and a Gin and Tonic. Bathrooms were okay, but the ambience took our breath away. Must visit for a drink once.

This place is fantastic. Small bar with the biggest atmosphere. Amazing staff and brilliant live music.

Dim. Moody. Classic. It's a great place to sit and chat quietly with locals and your friends. The beer is cold and fresh and the staff are welcoming and kind.

A great spot to wet the whistle and enjoy a beer wine or spirits. Great service nice atmosphere. Don't be shy it s a good stop for an hour or two

What a gem of a place, small cosy Irish bar with awesome Guinness and photos of all the Irish greats on the walls. Owner is lovely, so very friendly and up for a yarn. Looking forward to the next time I get a chance to pop in!

Really was not for me, the bar is quite messy at times and the smell from the bathrooms are overpowering.
The staff are nice and the prices are fair.

Mar 2022. How often do you find an Irish Bar that's owned and operated by an Irish person? Not often. But at The Drunken Poet, that's exactly what you get! Slightly grumpy, but with a cheeky smile, service was fast and efficient, even though the place had standing room only.

There's live music most nights, even if for only an hour or so. Last visit we saw The Trebletts, who were really enjoyable and put on a banger of a set. Once the show was over, the ladies mingled with the crowd to guage feedback and promote their upcoming gigs.

Lavatories are lined with vintage comics. Totally old school, but brilliant none the less.

You're hard pressed to find such a personable location these days. So The Drunken Poet wins this hands down for North Melbourne.

Great pub! Relaxed and vibrant energy. Lots of live music almost every night. A place not to be missed!

My favourite pub in Melbourne. Great live music and atmosphere, best Guinness in town, and Siobhan is an absolute legend.

Voted into the 10 Best Irish Pubs In The World (Outside Ireland) by The Irish Times, and the only venue in Australia to make it to the list. It has every reason for me to come here for a good Magners.

Small space, with a very cozy environment, and super friendly staff. They have a good selection of beers and aren't bothered with food options.which is less drama!

One of my favourite spots in Melbourne.

Amazing little pub. Full respect from an ex Galwegian, brilliant guiness, great relaxed vibe. Nice corner to sit and enjoy, will be back. Well done.