The Cove Inn

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The Cove Inn

2 Bedford St Westport Ontario
Hours: Daily 11:30am-8pm Live Music Nightly
since 1988
Nestled on the shore of the historic and tranquil Upper Rideau Lake in the quaint Village of Westport, is our family owned, four season inn and pub.

The Cove Pub has a comfortable, vintage feel with a welcoming ambience and offers a style of food for many tastes.

Dine on our newly expanded patio overlooking the water of Westport Pond and Upper Rideau Lake. Take in the space surrounded by lush gardens, shady trees and enjoy fine outdoor entertainment on nightly. Check out the new patio stage with live music nightly in the warmer months!

We offer signature evenings including Seasonal Wine Dinners, Wednesday Wings ‘n Tunes + The Open Mic Nights, Original Thursdays/Around the World on Thursdays, Jazz Nights, Blues at The Cove Series Nights and various holiday menus. Enjoy tasty full buffet meals with special event music nights!
Open / Operational
Music Venue
Accessible

Venue Specs

Capacity150
Venue Formatrestaurant
Liquor LicenseLicensed (minors allowed)
Capacity Notes/DetailsUsually 100 seated
Has StageYes
Stage DetailsCorner of an L-shaped room. Suitable for 6 + band members.
Flooring TypeWood
RentableYes
Rental RatesPlease Contact Seamus Cowan 613.532.6496
Venue StaffingProvided (Included in Rental)
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Upcoming Events

25
Feb
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
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26
Feb
18:00 21:00
Original Thursdays: Jason Fowler
Bringing his next level fingerpicking and fingerstyle guitar mastery.
$25
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27
Feb
19:00 23:00
Blues at The Cove: Miss Emily
Weaving blues, country and rock.
$95
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28
Feb
17:00 20:00
Amanda Keeley Trio
A Canadian, Indie~Folk artist and a soulful singer songwriter.
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01
Mar
13:00 16:00
Defibrillator Fundraiser Matinee: Shawn McCullough, Zach Teal
With a little bit of help from a lot of you, let’s get a defibrillator here!
By Donation
The Cove Inn
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04
Mar
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
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05
Mar
18:00 21:00
Original Thursdays - The Stories Behind the Music Workshop: Rob Lutes
Nominations from the Canadian Folk Music Awards and the Maple Blues Awards.
$15
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06
Mar
18:00 21:00
Head Over Heels
Kevin & Vanessa Head, an acoustic guitar/vocal duo from Gananoque, Ontario.
By Donation
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07
Mar
19:00 23:00
Celebrating the Music of Blue Rodeo: Outskirts
Covering music of one of Canada’s national treasures & musical institutions.
$90
The Cove Inn
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08
Mar
13:00 16:00
Sunday Funday: Chicken Pickin'
Good old Country music in the Country?! No cover!
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
11
Mar
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
12
Mar
17:00 20:00
Original Thursdays: Benj Rowland
Enjoy these indie folk sounds by an interesting multi-instrumentalist.
By Donation
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13
Mar
17:00 20:00
Matt Dickson
"Rock ‘n Roll Marathon Man!"
The Cove Inn
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14
Mar
17:00 20:00
Jeff Callery
Playing the greatest in rock, blues, country and pop!
The Cove Inn
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15
Mar
17:00 20:00
Eric Uren, Meghan Balogh
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
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17
Mar
17:00 21:00
St. Paddy's Day: The Celtic Kitchen Party
Come celebrate the joy of Irish music!
$25
The Cove Inn
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18
Mar
17:00 20:00
Wings ‘n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
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19
Mar
18:00 21:00
Original Thursdays: Mikhail Laxton
Americana, Country, Folk Rock, Blues and more.
$10
The Cove Inn
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20
Mar
19:00 23:00
Blues at The Cove: Crystal Shawanda Band
Bringing “fiery blues collection which showcases her full-throttle raspy voice.”
$95
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21
Mar
20:00 23:00
Unplugged: Generator Party
Amazing rock and roll experience with Toronto’s Best 90’s Grunge Rock cover band
$15
The Cove Inn
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22
Mar
13:00 16:00
Sunday Funday: Chicken Pickin'
Good old Country music in the Country?! No cover!
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
25
Mar
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
26
Mar
17:00 21:00
Sugar Shack Party: Henry Norwood, Shawn McCullough
Come and help us celebrate the sweet Maple Season in local style!
By Donation
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27
Mar
20:00 22:00
Old Man Luedecke
JUNO Winning Folk Singer on tour from Nova Scotia!
$25
The Cove Inn
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28
Mar
19:00 23:00
His Fight is My Fight Fundraiser: Young Petty Stones
​Come and be a part of a night of classic rock ‘n’ roll
$90
The Cove Inn
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29
Mar
13:00 16:00
A Sunday Matinee Party: SoulFire
Pop Blues, R&B and a Touch of Funky Soul. 50/50 draw for the Westport Food Bank
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30
Mar
17:00 20:00
Evan Carlson, Ron Steeves
Local roots rock and classic country.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
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01
Apr
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
02
Apr
17:00 20:00
Original Thursdays Classical String Trio: Rachel Hatt, Min-Hi Choi, Kathy Doorne...
Experience a rare occasion of a live and acoustic string trio performance.
$10
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
03
Apr
17:00 20:00
Matt Dickson
“Rock ‘n Roll Marathon Man!”
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
05
Apr
17:00 20:00
Eric Uren, Meghan Balogh
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
05
Apr
13:00 16:00
Sunday Funday: Chicken Pickin'
Good old Country music in the Country?! No cover!
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
08
Apr
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
12
Apr
17:00 20:00
Eric Uren, Meghan Balogh
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
15
Apr
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
17
Apr
19:00 23:00
Blues at The Cove: Angelique Francis
She's about as animated as one could imagine. Her joie de vivre is intoxicating.
$95
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
19
Apr
17:00 20:00
Eric Uren, Meghan Balogh
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
19
Apr
13:00 16:00
Sunday Funday: Chicken Pickin'
Good old Country music in the Country?! No cover!
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
22
Apr
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
23
Apr
17:00 20:00
Original Thursdays: Ron Leary
His smokey, rye-soaked voice is legendary throughout Ontario’s southern region.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
26
Apr
17:00 20:00
Eric Uren, Meghan Balogh
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
29
Apr
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
01
May
18:00 21:00
Shane Murphy Duo
A true performer with soul to burn! A master of rock, blues, funk & reggae.
$10
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
03
May
13:00 16:00
Sunday Funday: Chicken Pickin'
Good old Country music in the Country?! No cover!
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
03
May
17:00 20:00
Eric Uren, Meghan Balogh
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
06
May
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
07
May
17:00 20:00
Cancelled - Blues at The Cove: David Rotundo Does Dylan
Harmonica ace, singer/songwriter & guitarist.
$20
The Cove Inn
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08
May
19:00 23:00
Cancelled - Blues at The Cove: David Rotundo Band
Harmonica ace, singer/songwriter & guitarist.
$95
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
09
May
19:00 23:00
Blues at The Cove: Blackburn Brothers
2023 JUNO Award winners for Blues Album of the Year
$95
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
10
May
17:00 20:00
Eric Uren, Meghan Balogh
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
13
May
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
20
May
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
27
May
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
03
Jun
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
10
Jun
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
17
Jun
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
24
Jun
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
01
Jul
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
08
Jul
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
15
Jul
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
22
Jul
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
29
Jul
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
05
Aug
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
12
Aug
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
19
Aug
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
26
Aug
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
02
Sep
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
09
Sep
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
16
Sep
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
23
Sep
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
30
Sep
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
07
Oct
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
14
Oct
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
21
Oct
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
28
Oct
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
04
Nov
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
11
Nov
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
18
Nov
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
25
Nov
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
02
Dec
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
09
Dec
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person

Past Events

22
Feb
13:00 16:00
Sunday Funday: Chicken Pickin'
Good old Country music in the Country?! No cover!
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
21
Feb
20:00 23:00
Led Zeppelin: Joan Smith & the Jane Does
If you love rock ‘n’ roll as a near religious experience, look no further...
$25
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
20
Feb
17:00 20:00
Vicki Brittle
A raspy singer songwriter from the Ottawa Valley.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
19
Feb
18:00 21:00
Original Thursdays: Melwood Cutlery
A folk/roots singer-songwriter who blends blues and country-inspired music.
$10
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
18
Feb
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
15
Feb
17:00 21:00
Sunday Family Funday Hoedown: Henry Norwood, Shawn McCullough Band
Good old Country music in the Country?!
$10
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
14
Feb
18:00 21:00
Valentine's Sweetheart Table d'Hôte Dinner: Head Over Heels
Enjoy a delicious meal with your love with great entertainment.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
13
Feb
17:00 20:00
Valentine's Weekend: The Weekend Specials
With specials and music from our "romantic acoustic duo."
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
12
Feb
17:00 20:00
Original Thursdays: Christine Graves
Singer/folk songwriter from Ottawa, Ontario.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
11
Feb
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
08
Feb
13:00 16:00
Sunday Funday: Chicken Pickin'
Good old Country music in the Country?! No cover!
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
07
Feb
20:00 22:30
Fiesta Mexicana: Los Paisanos Mariachi Band
Enjoy a mid winter evening of lively Mexican music!
$25
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
06
Feb
17:00 20:00
Birds of a Feather
Acoustic Folk Rock Duo Featuring Kelly Latimer & John Wilberforce.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
05
Feb
17:00 20:00
Original Thursdays: Tom Savage
Canadian Singer, Songwriter, and Guitarist is like the Bob Dylan of Eastern ON!
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
04
Feb
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
01
Feb
17:00 20:00
Eric Uren, Meghan Balogh
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
31
Jan
18:00 22:00
Westport Senior Living Fundraiser: Henry Norwood, Shawn McCullough
Music by local classic country music heroes and masters.
$20
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
30
Jan
17:00 21:00
Chris Murphy (of Turpin’s Trail)
Join us for the best in East coast folk live music!
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
29
Jan
17:00 20:00
Original Thursdays: David James Allen, The Growing Machine
Pascal Desgagné on pedal steel for an intimate soulful evening of song.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
28
Jan
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
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Venue Past Posters

Venue Articles

In search of "The Big Note"
Toronto's Jason Fowler brings his award-winning guitar work to The Cove Inn for a live performance on February 26.
Read Article
Published by: Kingston Live
Author: Seamus Cowan
The last upright piano man
Melwood Cutlery blends blues and country with unforgettable vocals at The Cove Inn, February 19.
Read Article
Published by: Kingston Live
Author: Seamus Cowan

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