Charity We’re screening Rugby World Cup games & hosting Quiz Nights for our new charity…

the bar

Drink, dance, relax, enjoy!

When looking for a pub in Pitlochry, stop. You’ve found it. McKays Hotel has a lively bar open daily from 12 noon until late. Whatever you call our team, bar tender, sommelier, mixologist they are ready to create your favourite drink.

This lively Scottish bar in Pitlochry is where you can relax, take in live music, watch live sports and enjoy the best Scotland has to offer from its drinks industry: Scottish Malt Whisky, Scottish Craft Gin, Scottish Craft beer and an ever changing cocktail menu. Plus classic beers and lagers on tap. And for the wine lovers white, red, rose, prosecco, champagne.

Whisky tasting, cocktail parties and more. You’ll never want to leave and keep exploring Pitlochry. We haven’t even mentioned the beer garden yet! Sun, rain, a wee bit of cold the beer garden is the place to watch the world go by in Pitlochry. The beer garden is open daily from 12 noon, whatever the weather, and when the sun is out it’s a proper sun trap.

McKays More than just a pub…

events

Live music every Friday & Saturday

Live music in Pitlochry is synonymous with McKays Hotel, Pitlochry. It is the place for live music. Bands come from all over Scotland just to say they’ve played at McKays.

Entertainment is generally free entry and music starts at 9pm. With plenty of space for you to enjoy the atmosphere near the bands or as background music to your evening.
Live evening entertainment is on every weekend just make sure you’ve booked your table and room for the night. McKays is also the host venue for the annual March into Pitlochry music festival.

Live entertainment in Pitlochry at McKays
march into pitlochry bands

We also do a quiz!!! Everyone loves a good quiz right?

FUNCTION ROOM

Simply Unforgettable!

Unique event venue, in the heart of Pitlochry. Whether you’re hosting a pre-wedding rehearsal dinner, post wedding lunch before everyone heads off, milestone birthday party or any celebration party for that matter. At McKays we know you need, great food, a selection of drinks and someone who will organise it all for you. We enjoy hosting and putting the finishing touches on your event.

What’s On

Every Thursday at 9pm. The Quizmaster is ready to ease you into the weekend. £2 entry, prizes and nominated charity.

Quiz Night

Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.

February

8

Adam Fortune

Adam Fortune is an exciting singer/songwriter who is carrying on the musical legacy of Mic Christopher, Lisa Hannigan and Dick Gaughan

February

9

Elaine Stewart Band

The Elaine Stewart Band perform an awesome set of popular music ranging from 60s classics to contemporary.

February

10

Quiz Night

Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.

February

15

The Outskirts

The Outskirts will be playing all your favourite tunes from pop classics, folk and indie rock at McKays.

February

16

Altered Ego's

Altered Egos are a fantastic new duo located in central Scotland - playing music from the 60’s up to the present.

February

17

Quiz Night

Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.

February

22

Pink & Party

Get ready to experience Pink like never before— the party never stops!

February

23

TBC

Act to be confirmed...stay tuned for the latest.

February

24

Quiz Night

Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.

February

29

Demi McMahon

Demi will be covering a range of crowd pleasing songs from artists such as Tina Turner , Bob Marley, Cyndi Lauper, Radiohead, Elvis and many more.

March

1

Journey North

Drawing on their wide variety of musical backgrounds they combine the storytelling traditions of Scottish music with the dynamics of a rock band.

March

2

Quiz Night

Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.

March

7

The Outskirts

The Outskirts will be playing all your favourite tunes from pop classics, folk and indie rock at McKays.

March

8

Anton and the Colts

"Their ace combination of rock swagger, blues groove, and the rough and tumble of Americana is one few Scottish bands can match." The Music Brewery

March

9

Neil Malcom Jazz Band

From 3pm - 5pm on Mother's Day, we will be hosting a live the Neil Malcom Jazz band to celebrate the day with classic tunes.

March

9

Quiz Night

Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.

March

14

The Outskirts

The Outskirts will be playing all your favourite tunes from pop classics, folk and indie rock at McKays.

March

15

Kim Seymour

March

16

Quiz Night

Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.

March

21

Chris White

Chris White & The Organic Jukebox....where YOU choose the songs!! Chris is a full-time musician from Crieff, and brings a great singalong energy to any evening.

March

22

Pete's Boys

March

23

Quiz Night

Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.

March

28

Adam Fortune

Adam Fortune is an exciting singer/songwriter who is carrying on the musical legacy of Mic Christopher, Lisa Hannigan and Dick Gaughans.

March

29

TBC

Act to be confirmed...stay tuned for the latest.

March

30

TBC

Act to be confirmed...stay tuned for the latest.

March

31

Quiz Night

Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.

April

4

Tyler McCauley

April

5

Adam Fortune

Adam Fortune is an exciting singer/songwriter who is carrying on the musical legacy of Mic Christopher, Lisa Hannigan and Dick Gaughan.

April

6

Quiz Night

Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.

April

11

Robert Carmichael

Robert's solo Acoustic Evening features an eclectic mix of music with something for everyone.

April

12

Tilt

Playing popular & mixed numbers to suit any occasion.

April

13

Quiz Night

Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.

April

18

The Outskirts

The Outskirts will be playing all your favourite tunes from pop classics, folk and indie rock at McKays.

April

19

Adam Fortune

Adam Fortune is an exciting singer/songwriter who is carrying on the musical legacy of Mic Christopher, Lisa Hannigan and Dick Gaughan.

April

20

Quiz Night

Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.

April

25

Elvis Presley (Tribute)

Get ready to be all shook up and take a stroll down memory lane at McKays, where the spirit of Elvis is alive and the music never fades!

April

26

TBC

Act to be confirmed...stay tuned for the latest.

April

27

March Into Pitlochry - Day 1

March Into Pitlochry is Highland Perthshire’s only music festival supporting a mixture of music genres and hosted at McKays.

May

17

March Into Pitlochry - Day 2

March Into Pitlochry is Highland Perthshire’s only music festival supporting a mixture of music genres and hosted at McKays.

May

18