Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12 pm – 1 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm – 1 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm – 1 am |
| Friday | 12 pm – 1 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm – 1 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm – 11 pm |
Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.
- Address65 Peel Street, Koreatown VIC
- Phone(03) 9348 9797
- Websitethedrunkenpoet.com.au
- CuisinePubs & Bistros
65 Peel Street, Koreatown VIC · 1.1 km from Melbourne centre
Popular times
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At a glance
- TypePub
- CuisinePubs & Bistros
- AreaKoreatown, Melbourne
- StateVictoria
- HoursOpen 6 days a week (closed Mondays), open late most nights
About The Drunken Poet
The Drunken Poet brings Pubs & Bistros food to Koreatown in Victoria. You'll find it at 65 Peel Street, Koreatown VIC, roughly 1.1 km from the Melbourne city centre.
The Aussie pub bistro is an institution — hearty counter meals, chicken parmis, steak nights and roasts, served alongside a cold beer and the footy on the big screen.
The Drunken Poet is open 6 days a week (closed Mondays), open late most nights; the venue offers dine-in, outdoor seating.
Planning a night out in Koreatown? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Lukumades and Bueno.
Amenities & services
- 🍽️Dine-in
- ☀️Outdoor seating
- 🍸Licensed / bar
- ❄️Air-conditioned
- 💳Card payments
What to order
Signature pubs & bistros dishes to look out for.
Photos of The Drunken Poet
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Closest restaurants to The Drunken Poet
The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.
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Lukumades 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · 83 Peel Street, Koreatown40 mN · 1 min walk
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2
Bueno 🍺 Pubs & Bistros · Koreatown50 mN · 1 min walk
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3
American Doughnuts 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · Koreatown50 mSE · 1 min walk
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4
Chef Panda 888 🥟 Chinese · Koreatown60 mN · 1 min walk
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5
STREAT Cafe (Purpose Precinct) ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Koreatown60 mSE · 1 min walk -
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川 Pretty Sichuan Taste 🥟 Chinese · 89 Peel Street, Koreatown70 mN · 1 min walk
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7
Gozleme Turkish Cafe 🧆 Middle Eastern & Turkish · Koreatown70 mSE · 1 min walk
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8
Karé 🍣 Japanese · 173 Victoria Street, Koreatown70 mN · 1 min walk
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9
Market Kebab Cafe 🧆 Middle Eastern & Turkish · Koreatown80 mSE · 1 min walk
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10
Sanhe Congee 🥟 Chinese · 185 Victoria Street, Koreatown80 mN · 1 min walk
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Eating out in Koreatown
Koreatown is home to 322 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Melbourne area with 9,581 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, japanese restaurants. Within 25 km of The Drunken Poet there are 8,339 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.
Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Melbourne (1.1 km), Greek Precinct (1.1 km), North Melbourne (1.3 km), Carlton (1.3 km).
Cuisine mix in Koreatown
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Drunken Poet located?
The Drunken Poet is located at 65 Peel Street, Koreatown VIC. It is about 1.1 km from the centre of Melbourne. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of The Drunken Poet?
The Drunken Poet is open 6 days a week (closed Mondays), open late most nights. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.
What kind of food does The Drunken Poet serve?
The Drunken Poet serves Pubs & Bistros cuisine. Browse our pubs & bistros menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.
How can I contact The Drunken Poet?
You can reach The Drunken Poet by phone on (03) 9348 9797 or via its website.
What is the closest restaurant to The Drunken Poet?
The closest venue is Lukumades, about 40 m to the north (1 min walk). Other close options include Bueno (50 m), American Doughnuts (50 m), Chef Panda 888 (60 m).
What are some recommended places to eat near The Drunken Poet?
Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Universal Italian (Italian, 980 m), Trattoria Emilia (International, 1.1 km), Shark Fin Inn (Chinese, 1.4 km).
Where else can I find pubs & bistros food near Koreatown?
Other pubs & bistros venues close by include Victoria Hotel (110 m), Royal Standard Hotel (160 m), Brick Lane Shed (210 m).
How many restaurants are there in Koreatown?
Our guide lists 322 places to eat in Koreatown, most commonly cafés & brunch (118), international restaurants (46), japanese restaurants (29). Within 25 km there are 8,339 venues in total.