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 11:00, whatever the weather, and when the sun is out it’s a proper sun trap.
the bar
When looking for a pub in Pitlochry, stop. You’ve found it. McKays Hotel has a lively bar open daily from 11:00 until late. Whatever you call our team, bar tender, sommelier, mixologist they are ready to create your favourite drink.
events
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.
The biggest and tastiest selection of whisky I’ve ever seen.
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.
Special Occasions
Birthday party, retirement, hen party, baby shower, what have we missed? When you have a special occasion we are more that just rooms. The private function room with bar give you, your space. Now which special occasion will you celebrate at McKays?
With live music contacts from across Scotland, DJs, dance acts just let us know your style and leave the booking to us. Want to decorate the room too. No problem, we can take care of that too. More time for you to spend with your guests and getting you ready.
Corporate
Team building, team away days, team meetings, get everyone together in Pitlochry at McKays. Easy to access by road and rail so everyone arrives fresh and ready for team work.
With plenty of rooms the team can enjoy a meal together, stay over and be ready for more in the morning. With free wifi throughout everyone can keep connected when at the hotel and for team building check out Nae Limits or take a trip around Edradour Distillery. At McKays we can treat the team to whisky tasting, cocktails and more.
Every Thursday at 9pm. The Quizmaster is ready to ease you into the weekend. £2 entry, prizes and nominated charity.
Sir Reel Clarks
Sir-Reel Clarks are a small family band with diverse and zany ideas. Surreal with a double meaning!
February
6
Adam Fortune
Adam Fortune is an exciting singer/songwriter who is carrying on the musical legacy of Mic Christopher, Lisa Hannigan and Dick Gaughan as well as bands such as The Waterboys, The Cure and The Frames.
February
7
Quiz Night Valentines Themed
Themed quiz night. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.
February
12
Clarinish
Clarinish are a dynamic duo who play a wide mix of music, including ceilidh, Scottish, Irish, Country, and rock n Roll.
February
13
Andrew Accoustic (7pm-10pm)
Making popular music sound intimate and making overplayed songs sound brand new to the ear. Andrew creates a perfect vibe for you to enjoy yourself.
February
14
DJ Sarah (10pm-11.45pm)
Valentines DJ playing all the romantic hits and ballads.
February
14
Quiz Night
Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.
February
19
The Gallivanters
The Gallivanters are professional musicians and have been established as a band for over 22 years. They play a variety of Scottish/Irish folk, Country, 50s & 60s songs and some modern covers.
February
20
Clarinish
Clarinish are a dynamic duo who play a wide mix of music, including ceilidh, Scottish, Irish, Country, and rock n Roll.
February
21
Quiz Night
Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.
February
26
Rohallion Band
Combining influences from their home towns and from across Scotland and Ireland, Rohallion bring a new energy to traditional music, whilst also drawing from the tradition that they grew up with.
February
27
Stone Preachers
Stone Preachers are a dynamic Celtic rock/pop/country band hailing from the Dundee area, known for their electrifying performances and a sound that fuses traditional Scottish spirit with contemporary energy.
February
28
Quiz Night
Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.
March
5
Clarinish
Clarinish are a dynamic duo who play a wide mix of music, including ceilidh, Scottish, Irish, Country, and rock n Roll.
March
6
Katrina Kennedy
Katrina sings a huge variety of different genres throughout the decades, however upbeat, knee tapping, dance floor filling with country being their speciality.
March
7
Quiz Night (St. Patricks Day Special)
Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.
March
12
The Gallivanters
The Gallivanters are professional musicians and have been established as a band for over 22 years. They play a variety of Scottish/Irish folk, Country, 50s & 60s songs and some modern covers.
March
13
Clarinish
Clarinish are a dynamic duo who play a wide mix of music, including ceilidh, Scottish, Irish, Country, and rock n Roll.
March
14
Quiz Night
Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.
March
19
Cher & Shania Tribute
Our Cher & Shania Twain Tribute Night brings the magic of these queens of pop and country to life in a show-stopping event you won’t want to miss.
March
20
DJ (Front Bar)
Kick start your weekend in the front bar! Our DJ is taking over the decks with massive anthems to keep the party going all Friday night.
March
20
Scotland Rocks
Scotland Rocks are the original Scottish tribute act, covering all the best Scottish music and Beyond, from 1950’s to the present day, rock, pop, - they have it covered!
March
21
Quiz Night
Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.
March
26
Sir Reel Clarks
Sir-Reel Clarks are a small family band with diverse and zany ideas. Surreal with a double meaning!
March
27
Bruach
Bruach are a Foot-Stomping Folk band from Errol in Perthshire. They love to get the crowd on their feet and singing along!
March
28
Quiz Night (Easter Theme)
Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.
April
2
Clarinish
Clarinish are a dynamic duo who play a wide mix of music, including ceilidh, Scottish, Irish, Country, and rock n Roll.
April
3
Edenbank
Formed in 2023, Edenbank are a Dundee-based acoustic duo. Drawing influence from Phoebe Bridgers and Fleetwood Mac, they blend acoustic guitars with male and female vocal harmonies.
April
2
Sunday Sessions With Garry Alexander 8pm - 10pm
Award-winning accordionist and singer, Garry Alexander, performs a professional, lively mix of Ceilidh, Scottish, Irish, Country, and Rock n Roll, featuring hand-clapping, foot-tapping, and danceable tunes.
April
5
Quiz Night
Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.
April
9
The Gallivanters
The Gallivanters are professional musicians and have been established as a band for over 22 years. They play a variety of Scottish/Irish folk, Country, 50s & 60s songs and some modern covers.
April
10
Sunday Sessions With Garry Alexander 8pm - 10pm
Award-winning accordionist and singer, Garry Alexander, performs a professional, lively mix of Ceilidh, Scottish, Irish, Country, and Rock n Roll, featuring hand-clapping, foot-tapping, and danceable tunes.
April
12
Quiz Night
Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.
April
16
Stone Preachers
A Celtic rock/pop/country band known for their electrifying performances fusing traditional Scottish spirit with contemporary energy.
April
18
Sunday Sessions With Garry Alexander 8pm - 10pm
Award-winning accordionist and singer, Garry Alexander, performs a professional, lively mix of Ceilidh, Scottish, Irish, Country, and Rock n Roll, featuring hand-clapping, foot-tapping, and danceable tunes.
April
19
Quiz Night
Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.
April
23
Rohallion Band
Sharing a passion for energetic traditional music, they blendi influences from Scotland and Ireland to give traditional music a new energy while respecting their roots.
April
24
Sunday Sessions With Garry Alexander 8pm - 10pm
Award-winning accordionist and singer, Garry Alexander, performs a professional, lively mix of Ceilidh, Scottish, Irish, Country, and Rock n Roll, featuring hand-clapping, foot-tapping, and danceable tunes.
April
26
Quiz Night
Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.
April
30
The Gallivanters
The Gallivanters are professional musicians and have been established as a band for over 22 years. They play a variety of Scottish/Irish folk, Country, 50s & 60s songs and some modern covers.
May
1
Sunday Sessions With Garry Alexander 8pm - 10pm
Award-winning accordionist and singer, Garry Alexander, performs a professional, lively mix of Ceilidh, Scottish, Irish, Country, and Rock n Roll, featuring hand-clapping, foot-tapping, and danceable tunes.
May
3
Quiz Night
Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.
May
7
Andrew Acoustic
Making popular music sound intimate and making overplayed songs sound brand new to the ear. Andrew creates a perfect vibe for you to enjoy yourself.
May
8
Sunday Sessions With Garry Alexander 8pm - 10pm
Award-winning accordionist and singer, Garry Alexander, performs a professional, lively mix of Ceilidh, Scottish, Irish, Country, and Rock n Roll, featuring hand-clapping, foot-tapping, and danceable tunes.
May
10
Quiz Night
Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.
May
14
Clarinish
Clarinish are a dynamic duo who play a wide mix of music, including ceilidh, Scottish, Irish, Country, and rock n Roll.
May
14
Scotland Rocks
Scotland Rocks are the original Scottish tribute act, covering all the best Scottish music and Beyond, from 1950’s to the present day, rock, pop, - they have it covered!
May
16
Sunday Sessions With Garry Alexander 8pm - 10pm
Award-winning accordionist and singer, Garry Alexander, performs a professional, lively mix of Ceilidh, Scottish, Irish, Country, and Rock n Roll, featuring hand-clapping, foot-tapping, and danceable tunes.
May
17
Quiz Night
Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.
May
21
Bruach
Bruach are a Foot-Stomping Folk band from Errol in Perthshire. They love to get the crowd on their feet and singing along!
May
23
Sunday Sessions With Garry Alexander 8pm - 10pm
Award-winning accordionist and singer, Garry Alexander, performs a professional, lively mix of Ceilidh, Scottish, Irish, Country, and Rock n Roll, featuring hand-clapping, foot-tapping, and danceable tunes.
May
24
Quiz Night
Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.
May
28
Rohallion Band
Sharing a passion for energetic traditional music, they blendi influences from Scotland and Ireland to give traditional music a new energy while respecting their roots.
May
29
Sunday Sessions With Garry Alexander 8pm - 10pm
Award-winning accordionist and singer, Garry Alexander, performs a professional, lively mix of Ceilidh, Scottish, Irish, Country, and Rock n Roll, featuring hand-clapping, foot-tapping, and danceable tunes.
May
31
Quiz Night
Every Thursday at 9pm. Prizes to be won and entry money to charity.
June
4
Rohallion Band
Sharing a passion for energetic traditional music, they blendi influences from Scotland and Ireland to give traditional music a new energy while respecting their roots.
June
5
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