Lochy’s Sports Bar opened in Barrhead this month after an extensive refurbishment. Owned by Jamie Kerrigan and partner Suzanne Rae, the venue will have a sports bar with a capacity of 250 and a function suite with a capacity of 150.
Jamie told DRAM, “The refurbishment has been a big job as the former Dalearn House site hadn’t been touched since the 2000s. Historically, this venue was a pool hall and we really want to get across that it is not just a pool hall any more. It’s a sports bar with lots of different types of offerings under one roof. We have 12 pool tables, darts lanes, 32 TVs, a projector and a huge sound system. The viewing experience is 360 degrees and we’ll be showing all sports. We’ve also put in a mezzanine level that overlooks the whole venue. We will be offering a comprehensive food menu with both small plates and pub favourites such as fish and chips, loaded hotdogs, burgers, sourdough pizzas. We’ll also be serving cocktails and have entertainment at the weekends as we want to cater to a wide audience.”
Jamie adds, “I’ve been involved in hospitality all my life as my mum and dad have always ran pubs such as The Killoch Bar in Neilston, but this is our first one on our own. We want to create jobs for local people and work with the local community police to provide a very different experience to locals as there’s nothing else like this in the area.”