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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
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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

21
Jan
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
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22
Jan
17:00 20:00
Original Thursdays: Siân
Anne Archer on flutes and whistles and Shane Dunne on guitar & vocals.
By Donation
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23
Jan
19:00 22:00
Country Rocks!
A Rockin’ country band from Brockville!
$15
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24
Jan
18:00 22:00
Robbie Burns Supper: Seventh Town
Traditional/contemporary Irish/Scottish/Canadian folk songs, reels, & jigs.
$75
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25
Jan
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
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25
Jan
13:00 16:00
Sunday Funday: Chicken Pickin'
Good old Country music in the Country?! No cover!
Free
The Cove Inn
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28
Jan
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
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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.
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30
Jan
17:00 21:00
Chris Murphy (of Turpin’s Trail)
Join us for the best in East coast folk live music!
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31
Jan
18:00 22:00
Westport Senior Living Fundraiser: Henry Norwood, Shawn McCullough
Music by local classic country music heroes and masters.
$20
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01
Feb
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
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04
Feb
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
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05
Feb
17:00 20:00
Original Thursdays: Tom Savage
Canadian Singer, Songwriter, and Guitarist is like the Bob Dylan of Eastern ON!
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07
Feb
20:00 22:30
Fiesta Mexicana: Los Paisanos Mariachi Band
Enjoy a mid winter evening of lively Mexican music!
$25
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08
Feb
13:00 16:00
Sunday Funday: Chicken Pickin'
Good old Country music in the Country?! No cover!
Free
The Cove Inn
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11
Feb
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
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12
Feb
17:00 20:00
Original Thursdays: Christine Graves
Singer/folk songwriter from Ottawa, Ontario.
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15
Feb
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
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18
Feb
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
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19
Feb
18:00 21:00
Original Thursdays: Melwood Cutlery
A folk/roots singer-songwriter who blends blues and country-inspired music.
$10
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21
Feb
20:00 23:00
Led Zeppelin by Joan Smith & The Jane Does
If you love rock ‘n’ roll as a near religious experience, look no further...
$25
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22
Feb
13:00 16:00
Sunday Funday: Chicken Pickin'
Good old Country music in the Country?! No cover!
Free
The Cove Inn
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25
Feb
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
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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01
Mar
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
04
Mar
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
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
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
15
Mar
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
18
Mar
17:00 20:00
Wings ‘n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
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
The Cove Inn
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22
Mar
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
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
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
29
Mar
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
01
Apr
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
05
Apr
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
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
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
12
Apr
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
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
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
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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
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19
Apr
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
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
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
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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
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26
Apr
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
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03
May
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
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
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
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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
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10
May
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
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Past Events

18
Jan
13:00 16:00
Sunday Matinee: SoulFire
Enjoy a holiday show of Pop Blues, R&B and a Touch of Funky Soul.
The Cove Inn
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17
Jan
19:00 23:00
Blues at The Cove: Jack de Keyzer Band
Canada’s King of the Blues. 2 Junos and 7 Maple Blues Awards.
$95
The Cove Inn
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16
Jan
19:00 23:00
Blues at The Cove: Jack de Keyzer Band
Canada’s King of the Blues. 2 Junos and 7 Maple Blues Awards.
$95
The Cove Inn
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15
Jan
17:00 20:00
Original Thursdays: Tim Loten
Enjoy an old time bluegrass sound with Tim Loten of Bon Echo from Perth.
The Cove Inn
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14
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
11
Jan
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
Jan
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
10
Jan
17:00 20:00
Matt Dickson "Rock 'n Roll Marathon Man!"
Hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and beyond!
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
09
Jan
17:00 20:00
Amanda Keeley Trio
Canadian, Indie~Folk artist and a soulful singer songwriter.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
08
Jan
18:00
Original Thursdays: Sean Pinchin, Scott Fitzpatrick
One of the most underrated, absolute monsters of the blues/folk slide-guitar.
$10
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
07
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
04
Jan
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
03
Jan
17:00 20:00
Jeff Callery
A master entertainer playing the greatest in rock, blues, country and pop!
The Cove Inn
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02
Jan
17:00 20:00
Cameron Wyatt (of Kasador)
Returning to give you the goods with his indie rock playlist!
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
31
Dec
2025
19:00 01:00
New Year's Eve Party!
Grand Buffet Dinner, Show, Party Favours + a Toast to the New Year!
$130
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
30
Dec
2025
17:00 20:00
Roots Tuesdays: Teagan McLaren
Her alt-country/folk/pop/singer-songwriter sound is just what the doctor ordered
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
29
Dec
2025
17:00 20:00
Monthly Musical Residency: Kentucky
Solo acoustic rock and roll act - a beautiful journey of original songs.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
28
Dec
2025
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
27
Dec
2025
20:00 23:00
Cabin Fever Holiday Hoedown: The Adam Knapp Band
A good ol’ country music party.
$30
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
23
Dec
2025
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
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Calling in the Bard: Walt Freeman returns for Robbie Burns Night
Renowned bagpiper brings Seventh Town back to The Cove Inn for annual Scottish celebration on Saturday, January 24
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Author: Seamus Cowan
Published by: Kingston Live
When the music finds a way forward
Renowned musician Anne Archer of Kingston Ceili Band brings her duo Siân to The Cove Inn on January 22
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Author: Seamus Cowan
Published by: Kingston Live

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