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Skipinnish Ceilidh House

34-38 George Street, Oban PA34 5NL, Scotland
Ranked #7 of 13 attractions in Oban
4.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Performances, Theatres
Owner description: Skipinnish Ceilidh House in Oban not only offers live Scottish music shows throughout the summer, but is also a club night venue on Saturday nights...... more » Owner description: Skipinnish Ceilidh House in Oban not only offers live Scottish music shows throughout the summer, but is also a club night venue on Saturday nights and throughout the winter for locals and visitors to the area. Visit our Facebook page to see the up-to-date listings of what is on - Skipinnish Ceilidh House. « less
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Aberdeen
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

We were there midweek in April so we weren't expecting it to be busy, but the ceilidh (consisting of one man on an accordion) didn't last too long and the final two hours of the evening were a generic disco. No Scottish beers on draught was a real disappointment! More

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Oban, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Each night a show - each night a dance! Whether the house band - where you will see the stars of the future or a travelling set of minstrels its an experience not to be missed when in Oban. Stars and future stars abound. And club nights at the weekends! More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

Had a great time with classic scottish music and dance More

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Newtonmore, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

You cannot visit Oban and not spend a night in here it shuld be compulsory ! More

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Glasgow
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011
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Being Scottish we had partaken in Scottish country dancing before, but not for years and not whilst half-cut. This was great fun, with the steps explained clearly for those who were novices (or a bit wobbly) and a real mix of people, from early teens to pensioners. The band are fantastic and there is an uber-cheap bar. Fab :) More

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Skipinnish Ceilidh House, Social Media Assistant at Skipinnish Ceilidh House, responded to this review
14 December 2011

Many thanks for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere, the evening and the bar - three key ingredients in a Skipinnish night. Hopefully we will see you again when next in Oban or even in our Fort William Ceilidh House. More

Port McNeill, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

We had a great time learning the finer points of Scottish Country dancing! More

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Skipinnish Ceilidh House, Social Media Assistant at Skipinnish Ceilidh House, responded to this review
14 December 2011

Thank you for your review of Skipinnish Ceilidh House in Oban. We are glad to hear you enjoyed yourself and picked up a few tips on the way. We look forward to welcoming you back to Skipinnish in the future. More

Boston, Massachusetts
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

It is a touristy type of setting but the kids who put on the show are talented. It would be better in a real pub setting. More

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Skipinnish Ceilidh House, Social Media Assistant at Skipinnish Ceilidh House, responded to this review
7 November 2011

Thank you for your recent review of the Skipinnish Ceilidh House, Oban. We do our best to ensure we have some of the best up and coming musicians performing in our shows and are glad to hear that you enjoyed the effort our team went to this summer to ensure our audience had a great time. Thank you again. More

Barnet, Herts
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

If you want a taste of traditional Scottish dancing, music and folk song then this is the place to come. My 7 year old daughter and I had great fun taking to the floor for "The Flying Scotsman". The music, with Bagpipers, and floor show with Sword Dance and other traditional dances was just the right length of time for... More

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Skipinnish Ceilidh House, Social Media Assistant at Skipinnish Ceilidh House, responded to this review
7 November 2011

Thank you for your review of Skipinnish Ceilidh House and it is great to hear that your enjoyed your Skipinnish experience. We have a good relationship with many of the local restaurants nearby and are glad to hear that they were able to accommodate you and your family. Thank you again for your lovely review and we hope to see... More

Sacramento, California
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011

Energetic young very good piper, dancer, fiddler, squeeze boxers, key board players. Two hour performance headed by a very good female vocalist singing in Gaelic occasionally as well as English. Rare to find such great traditional music in towns. Fringe Festival in Edinburgh has some wonderful performers. Entrance is modest, drinks are available at decent prices. The audience joined in... More

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Skipinnish Ceilidh House, Social Media Assistant at Skipinnish Ceilidh House, responded to this review
28 September 2011

Thank you for your complimentary review of Skipinnish Ceilidh House, Oban. We are glad to hear you enjoyed our performance, not just the performers but the Skipinnish experience. We hope to see you back in Scotland in the future and hopefully you will stop by and visit us. Thank you once again. More

Glasgow, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011
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people found this review helpful

Never have I been in such a shabby and run down establishment, What a complete let down and embarrassment for Oban. From the outset I should have known it was going to be bad. Had to walk past two very unhappy and rude security staff, already shouting at people on the street who had clearly done nothing wrong. £5 door... More

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Skipinnish Ceilidh House, Social Media Assistant at Skipinnish Ceilidh House, responded to this review
28 September 2011

Thank you for your review of our Skipinnish Ceilidh House, Oban. We take all comments, positive or negative on board, and ensure they are dealt with accordingly. We strive to ensure our customers have an enjoyable experience however we acknowledge that you have not on this occasion. We are constantly trying to improve our offerings, customer service and overall Skipinnish... More

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