some of 'whats on' at arcobar

Voted Best Cafe & Most Recommended Restaurant 2020

Thank you to the amazing arcobar community for supporting us with all your wonderful feedback and comments... enough so for us to be recognised by RestaurantGuru.Com - one of the biggest restaurant guides on the planet - as "Best Cafe" in our region.

LATEST ARTIST & LIVE MUSIC DATES (from 17/02 to 20/03)

We look forward to continuing our live music every Friday & Saturday night, which are ticketed events (due to our COVIDsafe capacity limit of 50 people), and of course our FREE live music on the lawns every Saturday & Sunday afternoon.

LATEST ARTIST & LIVE MUSIC DATES (21/3 to 17/04)

We look forward to continuing our live music every Friday & Saturday night, which are ticketed events (due to our COVIDsafe capacity limit of 50 people), and of course our FREE live music on the lawns every Saturday & Sunday afternoon.

Monday, 22 Feb 2021

Two Pizzas For $20 - Every Monday Night During February

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT IS PIZZA NIGHT THIS FEBRUARY Any Two Of Our Pizzas - Just $20...Available 4.30pm to 8.00pm. Pick Up Only. Pre Order On 9551 1424.

Thursday, 25 Feb 2021

DINNER & SHOW - A Tribute To THE FINN BROTHERS: The Songs Of Split Enz, Crowded House, and Neil & Tim Finn

More great songs than we can remember - The FINN Brothers Songbook featuring the music of the FINN Brothers, SPLIT ENZ and CROWDED HOUSE takes you on a journey behind the songs and through the story that is the FINN Brothers.

Friday, 26 Feb 2021

The Dream Room - a DREAM lineup of Australian talent!

The Dream Room - what a lineup of Australian music industry legends it is: Eric McCusker (Mondo Rock), Nikki Nichols (Farnham Band, Kylie Minogue band, Girls, Girls, Girls…), Rick Petro (The Ferrets) and, Fallon Williams (Steve Marriott Band).

Saturday, 27 Feb 2021

Free, Live & Acoustic Music On The Lawns - Every Saturday & Sunday Afternoon

FREE, LIVE & ACOUSTIC MUSIC on the lawns of ARCOBAR every SATURDAY & SUNDAY afternoon Saturday 27th Feb BRENDAN MCMAHON Solo & Acoustic - Sunday 28TH Feb PETE THACKRAHS Great Aussie Songbook

Saturday, 27 Feb 2021

TUSK - The Fleetwood Mac Storybook Tribute - Upclose & Acoustic

Melbourne's Premier Fleetwood Mac Show. Upclose, Intimate & A Show To Remember!

Thursday, 4 Mar 2021

DINNER & SHOW - Jason Vorherr - Songs From The New Album (Dinner & Show)

Join JASON VORHERR for a very special & exclusive "one-off" DINNER & SHOW, playing the songs from his brand new forthcoming album LIVING IN THE SUBURBS - and few others that have inspired him along the way! . Joining Jason is very special guest Garrett Costigan on slide guitar, who plays with Tex Perkins, Don Walker & Charlie Owens. An event to remember... Hear the songs, and the stories behind the songs, in an intimate 'dinner & show' setting...TICKETS JUST $45.50 - WHICH INCLUDES A FABULOUS TWO COURSE MENU. THIS EVENT LIMITED TO JUST 50 PEOPLE DINNER & DRINKS FROM 7pm SHOW STARTS APPROX 8pm BOOK NOW ON 95511424 WHEN: THURSDAY 4th MARCH 2021

Friday, 5 Mar 2021

Whiskey & The Chaser - A brilliant local band

One of our many FREE events to celebrate our Birthday month... Join us for Dinner, Drinks & LOTS of Dancing with great local band WHISKEY & THE CHASER.

Saturday, 6 Mar 2021

Louie Feltrin & The Swinging 60's Party Machine

​Louie Feltrin, the man behind the worlds most famous "Robbie Williams Experience" - and one of THE best voices in showbiz - has put together a very special, unique, one-off show to play his favorite swinging 60's songs - complete with "go-go" girls backing singers, a great band, and the great Peter Sullivan on piano, this will be the most fun since Austin Powers!

Sunday, 7 Mar 2021

Khristian Mizzi & Greg Champion - Return To The 60's Folk Club

Partnering onstage with Greg Champion - and celebrating The Songs Of Jim Croce, Cat Stevens, Don McLean, Jackson Brown, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan & More, this is truly a great evening of beautiful folk music.

Monday, 8 Mar 2021

LABOUR DAY MONDAY - Celebrating The Songs Of JIMMY BUFFETT - FREE & FAMILY FRIENDLY

COME MONDAY... IT WILL BE ALRIGHTOur Labour Day Weekend Show... Celebrating The Songs Of JIMMY BUFFETT, Jackson Brown, The Eagles, The Beach Boys, Bob Marley, James Taylor, Jesse Winchester & Much MoreCome & Celebrate An Afternoon Of Fun On The Shores Of Lake Arcobar, Wear Your Best & Loudest Hawaiian Shirt, Your Favorite Bermuda Hat, And Maybe Even Bring A Lay (The One You Wear).

Thursday, 11 Mar 2021

DINNER & SHOW - Paul Norton, Wendy Stapleton & Gerry Hale

Join Us For A Very Exclusive Birthday Dinner & Show, Limited To Just 50 People. Tickets just $59.50 for a Two Course Dinner, Birthday Cake AND a Very Exclusive Show With The Brilliant Wendy Stapelton, Paul Norton & Gerry Hale Returning To Arcobar For The First Time In Nearly A Year... These Guys Were Here Three Years Ago When We First Opened Our Doors - And Return To Help Us Celebrate In Style! . We have been told that restaurants & live music venues age in dog years (with one year being seven), which means we are turning 21! It certainly feels like it!!! . Balloons, a BIG birthday cake, fancy napkins, a great menu... and lots of dancing! . Book early as this party is sure to sell out fast!!!!

Friday, 12 Mar 2021

DINNER & SHOW - LISA EDWARDS & MICHAEL CRISTIANO

Join Us For A Very Exclusive Birthday Dinner & Show, Limited To Just 50 People. Tickets just $59.50 for a Two Course Dinner, Birthday Cake AND a Very Exclusive Show With The Amazing Lisa Edwards & Michael Cristiano - Their Only Show This Year Prior To The Launch Of Lisa's New Album. We have been told that restaurants & live music venues age in dog years (with one year being seven), which means we are turning 21! It certainly feels like it!!! Balloons, a BIG birthday cake, fancy napkins, a great menu... and lots of dancing! Book early as this party is sure to sell out fast!!!!

Saturday, 13 Mar 2021

All You Need Is... The Beatles

Without doubt, these two boys are the best Beatles tribute duo in the country!

Wednesday, 17 Mar 2021

DINNER & SHOW - COMEDY COMING - EXCLUSIVE TO ARCOBAR!

The Producers of "Best of British Comedy" present professional comedians and well-known faces delivering classic belly laughs with fabulous food that guarantees fantastic night out... Our debut night of Comedy Coming evening includes MC Adam Palmer, Bev Killick (Kath & Kim etc), and Chris Wainhouse (1998 Comedian of the Year & Edinburgh Comedy Festival favorite) - as well as a very special guest artist we cant wait to announce! . . A night of great "old school" comedy that doesn't rely on the "F" word! . Strictly limited to just 50 people...

Friday, 19 Mar 2021

Jason Singh Plays Taxiride - Australian Tour Launch

Just 50 intimate tickets available for an intimate night of music not to be missed...

Saturday, 20 Mar 2021

MICK PEALING & NICK CHARLES - PLAY "THE STARS"

TICKETS PRICED AT JUST $25PP. DINNER & DRINKS AT MENU PRICES. .

Sunday, 21 Mar 2021

ROCK THE LAWNS - Featuring The Badloves & Over Six Hours Of Great Bands And Artists

​GET ON BOARD... TICKETS ON SALE NOW.ONCE THEY ARE GONE - THEY ARE GONE!ROCK THE LAWN - EXCLUSIVE TO ARCOBAR - SUNDAY 31/01/21ONLY A VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE

Thursday, 25 Mar 2021

THE HORNETS - Mike Rudd, Jeff Burstin & Craig Horne

The Hornets line-up includes singer song-writer CRAIG HORNE, together with guitarist JEFF BURSTIN (Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons / The Black Sorrows), and the great MIKE RUDD (Spectrum / Ariel / The Heaters). .

Friday, 26 Mar 2021

Field, See & Mason - Down Under The Covers!

LINDSAY FIELD, SAM SEE & GLYN MASON RETURN TO ARCOBAR - TICKETS JUST $25PP - DINNER & DRINKS AT MENU PRICES. (Strictly Limited Tickets Available)

Saturday, 27 Mar 2021

The Original Dean & Carruthers: Songs By Request

MELBOURNES FAVOURITE DUO... TERRY DEAN & GARY CARRUTHERS RETURN TO ARCOBAR FOR A SET LIST FULL OF YOUR REQUESTS! TICKETS JUST $20 PER PERSON... DINNER & DRINKS AT MENU PRICES...

Thursday, 1 Apr 2021

DINNER & SHOW - Close To You; The Karen Carpenter Story

Thursday night Dinner & Show - Tickets Just $49.50 - Including a Two Course Dinner...

Friday, 2 Apr 2021

MYSTIFY - The Songbook Of INXS Featuring Lee Harding

Lee Harding, who became a household name after his appearance on both Australian Idol in 2005 and as a finalist for The Voice in 2019, performs a selection of rare tracks and huge hits by Michael Hutchence and INXS in his new show Mystify: The Songbook of INXS.Just 50 intimate tickets available for an intimate night of music not to be missed, with all previous shows selling out in just a few days...

Saturday, 3 Apr 2021

Easter Saturday Night With The Rusty Nails

THE RUSTY NAILS - $25pp DINNER & DRINKS AT MENU PRICES

Thursday, 8 Apr 2021

DINNER & SHOW - The Substitutes "Chilled Hits" Exclusive Show

The Substitutes are: Neil Scott - vocals, guitar Peter Robinson - vocals, bass Peter Reed - drums Peter Summers - vocals, guitar, keyboard Join us for a VERY unique DINNER & SHOW with a night of laid back 60's rock - "CHILLED HITS From the 60's" - put together in a way The Substitutes have never done before! With a full setlist of chilled 60's hit songs from The Kinks, The Moody Blues, The Beatles, The Byrds, The Hollies, and many many more... this is the show the band have been wanting to do for many years! TICKETS JUST $49.50pp - WHICH INCLUDES A FABULOUS TWO COURSE MENU.

Friday, 9 Apr 2021

TUSK - The Fleetwood Mac Storybook Tribute - Upclose & Acoustic

Melbourne's Premier Fleetwood Mac Show. Upclose, Intimate & A Show To Remember!

Saturday, 10 Apr 2021

The Marty Rose Band

One of the best lineups of GENUINE Australian music legends... Join The Marty Rose Band - Marty Rose (Australia’s Piano Man), David Briggs (Little River Band), Joe Imbroll (Ian Moss Band), Pip Joyce (Glen Shorrock Band), & Gil Matthews (Billy thorpe & the Aztecs)

Thursday, 15 Apr 2021

DINNER & SHOW - A Tribute To THE FINN BROTHERS: The Songs Of Split Enz, Crowded House, and Neil & Tim Finn

More great songs than we can remember - The FINN Brothers Songbook featuring the music of the FINN Brothers, SPLIT ENZ and CROWDED HOUSE takes you on a journey behind the songs and through the story that is the FINN Brothers.

Friday, 16 Apr 2021

Melbourne Supergroup - The Solid Snakes

Simeon and the Solid Snakes are a Melbourne Supergroup comprising of: - Legendary and highly acclaimed Drummer/Percussionist DAVID JONES (Farnham Band, Tommy Emmanuel, Stylus...) - Iconic Bassist CRAIG NEWMAN (Farnham Band, Larry Carlton, Renee Geyer, Hey Hey Its Saturday...) - Immaculate Keyboards master 'RICHARD TANKARD (Albert Lee, Jimmy Barnes, Richard Clapton, Geoff Achison, Broderick Smith...) - Sultry Powerhouse Vocals of JEFF WORTMAN (Robot Child...) - Golden Guitarist SIMEON BOYADJIEV . Playing hits by Little River Band, Toto, Pink Floyd, Yes, Gino Vannelli, Mike Stern, Robben Ford, The Police, Robert Palmer, Steely Dan, Tower of Power, Eric Johnson, Alan Parsons Project, David Bowie, Boz Scaggs, Rush, Joe Jackson... and a few Originals.

Saturday, 17 Apr 2021

DINNER & SHOW - Grace Knight (The Eurogliders)

With a career spanning 40 years, Grace is one of the finest interpreters of popular music in Australia today, with her spellbinding performances touching the soul and lifting the heart. With every show of her Australian tour already sold out, her magical presence connects with audiences of all ages like few others can. . Grace Knight blew audiences away throughout the eighties as lead singer of internationally successful band Eurogliders. As a solo artist she transformed herself from Pop Princess to Queen of Cool and lit up the screen in ABC TV’s award winning mini-series, Come In Spinner. A string of successful solo albums followed. During her jazz career, Grace has done countless live shows, including performances for five Australian Prime Ministers, President Clinton of the United States, Princess Diana, and the Thai Royal Family. . Don't miss Grace Knight sharing her songs, stories, hits, and her inspiration from blues, soul and folk, seamlessly and effortlessly moving across genres - all the while maintaining her beautiful signature vocal style.

Thursday, 22 Apr 2021

Take It Easy - An Acoustic Tribute To The Eagles

TAKE IT EASY - An acoustic tribute to The Eagles - has performed to a full house at every venue it has played this year, and we know why!

Friday, 23 Apr 2021

MYSTIFY - The Songbook Of INXS Featuring Lee Harding

Lee Harding, who became a household name after his appearance on both Australian Idol in 2005 and as a finalist for The Voice in 2019, performs a selection of rare tracks and huge hits by Michael Hutchence and INXS in his new show Mystify: The Songbook of INXS.Just 50 intimate tickets available for an intimate night of music not to be missed, with all previous shows selling out in just a few days...

Saturday, 24 Apr 2021

The Songs of Linda Ronstadt - Featuring Lisa Mio & The Wild Dreamers

Relive the 60's, 70’s & 80's with the music of one of America’s most awarded, most diverse, and most loved performers - Linda Ronstadt

Thursday, 29 Apr 2021

DINNER & SHOW - Forever Whitney: A Tribute To The Queen Of The Night (Featuring Sarah C)

New Show Just Released! FOREVER WHITNEY, Featuring “Melbourne’s Soul Diva” Sarah C, celebrates one of the most revered artists of all time in this tribute to the Queen of the Night.

Friday, 30 Apr 2021

The Original Dean & Carruthers: Songs By Request

MELBOURNES FAVOURITE DUO... TERRY DEAN & GARY CARRUTHERS RETURN TO ARCOBAR FOR A SET LIST FULL OF YOUR REQUESTS! TICKETS JUST $20 PER PERSON... DINNER & DRINKS AT MENU PRICES...

Friday, 7 May 2021

Friday Night with The Original Rusty Nails!

​The boys are back for a big Friday night - get in quick as every Rusty Nails show has sold out in just a matter of weeks.THE RUSTY NAILS - $25ppDINNER & DRINKS AT MENU PRICES

Saturday, 8 May 2021

The Pardoners

The Pardoners are Glyn Mason and Sam See. They have been stalwarts of the Australian music scene for a helluva long time. Bands they have contributed to include The Rebels, Sherbet, Chain, Copperwine, Flying Circus, Fraternity, Ariel, Home, Goanna, John Farnham, and, of course, Stockley, See and Mason.We have finally been able to convince the boys to play the arcobar stage again on Saturday 8th May! This is a show not to be missed, and is sure to sell out very quickly.

Thursday, 13 May 2021

DINNER & SHOW - Close To You; The Karen Carpenter Story

With the first two shows selling out in just days - get in now to secure your tickets for this brilliant Thursday night Dinner & Show - Just $49.50 - Including a Two Course Dinner...

Sunday, 13 Jun 2021

Faulty Towers - The Genuine, Award Winning Dining Experience Comes To Arcobar!

The most awarded & acclaimed comedy comes to arcobar for one very exclusive and funny day - and night! .Two Very Exclusive Shows. . WHEN: Sunday 13th June. . TIMES: Lunch (12pm to 3pm). . TIMES: Dinner (7pm to 10pm). . Limited to Just 50 people per performance. .Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is an affectionate homage to Fawlty Towers the TV series written by John Cleese and Connie Booth.With only a third of the show scripted, anything can happen as guests become diners in the ‘Fawlty Towers’ restaurant… Waited upon by Basil, Sybil and Manuel, this is fully immersive, highly improvised and site-specific comedy theatre at its best.Expect shambolic service, a ’70s-style 3-course meal and ‘a rip-roaringly hilarious night out’ (This Is London) – just don’t mention the war!Tickets on sale soon