Mid-May to the end of September, entertainment is provided at McTavish's Kitchens , with Scottish music and Highland dancing by local artists nightly 8 to 10pm. Admission is £4.50 ($8.55) adults and £2 ($3.80) children. Reduced admission for diners is £2.50 ($4.75) adults and £1 ($1.90) children.
You can while away the evening with the locals at the Oban Inn, Stafford Street and the Esplanade (tel. 01631/562-484), a popular pub with exposed beams and a flag-covered ceiling. Pints include McEwan's Export, Ale, and Gillespie's Stout. The pub is open daily 11am to 1am.
Another popular hangout is the town's Irish pub, O'Donnells, Breadalbane Street (tel. 01631/566-159), where you can always expect a warm reception. It serves the ever-popular Guinness and a variety of Irish and Scottish malt whisky. Thursday to Saturday, entertainment is either a live band or a DJ. Over the busy summer, something is scheduled almost every night. Hours are daily 3pm to 1am.