Katoomba RSL in Lurline St incorporates Katoomba and Wentworth Falls Bowling Clubs.  Entertainment starts on Mondays with Cash Housie (6.00pm) and on Tuesdays there's Poker at the RSL (7.30pm).  Check with the Club for details of  'Morning Melodies'. Wednesday is Bingo Day (10.00am) and the Carvery opens from 5.00pm with Trivia (7.00pm), Raffles (from 7.00pm) and Members Badge Draws (6.00pm, 7.00 pm & 8.00 pm - members need to be present to claim prizes).

Thursdays it's Bingo (6.00pm), with Poker at Wentworth Falls Bowling Club (7.30pm); then Friday Poker (7.30pm) with Raffles (6.00pm).  Saturday's free live entertainment starts at 8.30pm, with Poker at Katoomba Bowling Club (7.00pm).  Sunday sees the massive Meat Raffle (2.30pm ) and Poker (5.00pm).  Membership is just $10.00/year or $30.00/5 years.  The 'kiddZZone' is a self entertained play area fitted with playstations and interactive games and there are full TAB facilities, Fox Sports, Sky Channel and Keno - 4782 2624.

Also in Katoomba, Hotel Gearin deserves its reputation as a music venue with edge.  The Acoustic Lounge is free (Thursday evenings), local and visiting bands perform on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoon jazz features in the lounge bar.

With tap and bottled beers, an extensive wine list and great value bistro meals, there's all you need for a cosy afternoon or night out.  The main bar has open fires and a quieter setting.  Accommodation is excellent value and the hotel is a minute's walk from Katoomba's main street - 4782 4395, hotelgearin.com

There's a lot going on in Lithgow at Ray & Joy Smith's Courthouse Hotel in Main st. The Court's always 'In session' at this cozy pub offering country style accommodation with log fires, beer garden, friendly atmosphere and full TAB and gaming facilities. The Courthouse has karaoke (8.00pm till late, Thursdays) and live entertainment on Saturdays with local and Sydney bands. 

You'll enjoy the thriving Australian folk scene in Lithgow Folk Club (3.00pm till late, 1st Sunday). Lithgow is home to some of this country's finest folklorists and there's a Ladies' Folk Club (2nd Sunday, 3.00pm to 5.00pm). The Courthouse 'Pub Grub Bistro' opens Tuesday to Friday, offering daily specials at $8.00, homestyle cooking and wheelchair access at the rear - 6351 3234

If you appreciate art deco, the dining room at Blackburn's Family Hotel in Katoomba will delight you.  The bistro is open seven days for lunch and dinner and the open fires and live entertainment will keep you well entertained until 2.00am.  The 'Family' is newly renovated and provides all the traditional Aussie pub facilities.

There's a drive-through bottle shop, Sports Bar, outdoor area, Sky Channel and accommodation, too, of course.  Families are especially welcomed by hosts Carmel & Alan Blackburn, at this centrally situated hotel in Parke St - 4782 1106