Gigs, Bands, Music, Pub Quizes in Arrochar & Tarbet, Argyll & Bute, Scotland - Information for all residents and visitors

Argyll & Bute, Scotland
	Events Here we have a wealth of information about forthcoming events in Arrochar and Tarbet. We also have included details about the village venues and regular events such as pub quizes and live music etc. If you have an event planned please email us the details to events@arrocharandtarbet.com and we'll add it to this page.
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December
Wednesday 23rd December - Heritage Quiz - at Ben Arthur's Bothy, 7.30pm Thursday 31st December - Hogmanay Ceilidh at The Ballyhennan Restaurant, Tarbet
January
Friday 1st Jan 2010 - Raize The Roof (The Cobblers) live at The Village Inn - 9pm til late Friday 1st Jan 2010 Creative hangover Cures and Local Music at The Ballyhennan Restaurant, Tarbet
Monday 15th Feb 2010 - Councillor George Freeman - Councillor's Surgery - NEW Village Hall 6pm-7pm
REGULAR EVENTS:- The last Friday of every month The Village Inn have a music night where local musicians are invited to partake. The Arrochar Hotel have a special 'sizzling' menu available every Wednesday evening 6pm-8pm - 8oz Sirloin Steak or Port Loin Steak or Chicken Fillet, grilled to your liking with chips, mushrooms, tomato and onion rings served on a Sizzle Platter! Add a sauce for £1.95 - Creamy Peppercorn, Spicy Tomato Salsas or Wholegrain Mustard. Starters and puddings also available for £3.50 each - PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE!! CALL 01301 702484 If you have something to contribute to this site or if you have a business and would like to sponsor us in return for a link then please email us now.
REGULAR EVENTS
	There is a regular pub quiz held in Ben Arthur's Bothy on a Friday night - usually the first Friday of the month. Posters are put up around the village prior to each quiz and dates will be published on this web site on this very page. Quizes are general knowledge and purely for fun. Entry is free and Ben Arthur's Bothy kindly lay on half time snacks. The winning team go on to set the questions for the next quiz. PA speakers and CD player are available if required. Previous winners include 'The Greenwoods', 'Shagerlandy', 'The Smiths', 'The Arrochar Curlers' and the 'Cairndow Team'.
	Local rock band HARD1 play regular gigs at both Ben Arthur's Bothy and The Village Inn. They are also available to book for private parties or any other event. Email howard@h-a-r-d-1.co.uk or call Howard on 07879 486742 for details. Click HERE to view their web site www.h-a-r-d-1.co.uk
	Local three-piece band The Cobblers play a wide selection of music ranging from the 1950's to present day. All the songs are danceable meaning you have a great night! They recently played at The Village Inn as part of the Calor Village Of The Year party. Click HERE to see their web site or email them at thecobblers@howardpage.co.uk
	Local Function band The Menu are a five/six piece band with a female vocalist. They also play regular gigs at both Ben Arthur's Bothy and The Village Inn. They are primarily a Function band specialising in weddings, corporate events and private functions but they like to play select local venues from time to time. they play a wide selection of music ranging from the 60''s through Elvis, Queen, Roy Orbison up to modern artists like Duffy, Annie Lennox, the B-52's and Amy Winehouse. Something for everyone! Email howard@themenuband.co.uk or call Howard on 07879 486742 for details or to book them for your wedding or function. Click HERE to view their web site www.themenuband.co.uk
VENUES
	Ben Arthur's Bothy Originally 'The Moorings', then 'Callum's Bar' and now 'Ben Arthur's Bothy is a traditional local Scottish pub offering a range of beer, wine and food for lunches and dinner. There is a bar lounge featuring a pool table and dart board plus a separate dining room where functions are held. There is also a large TV where sporting events are shown. Local band HARD1 play here regularly. Telephone 01301 702347 for more information.
	The Village Inn The Village Inn, formerly known as 'The Lynwood' is a traditional Scottish Pub, Restaurant and Hotel offering fine food and real ale originally built as The Manse and one of the oldest properties in Arrochar. The Village Inn is run by Maclays and voted CAMRA pub of the year in the past. Telephone 01301 702279 for more information.
	The Arrochar Hotel The Arrochar Hotel is located at the junction of the A83 and the A814 As well as the many rooms it features a large dining room ideal for functions and events. The Hotel have regular events and dinners open to the general public - se the EVENTS page for further details. Telephone 01301 702484 for more information.