About

The Cove Inn

2 Bedford St Westport Ontario map
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
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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Community Events

Upcoming Events

07
Apr
17:00 20:00
Eric Uren, Meghan Balogh
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
PWYC
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.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
09
Apr
17:00 21:00
Original Thursdays: Lauren Carson
One to watch in Canada’s next wave of country talent.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
10
Apr
18:00 21:00
Ottawa Guitar Trio
Composed of Nathan Bredeson, Alex Bougie and François Lacelle.
$20
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
11
Apr
17:00 20:00
Jason Kent
Of Young Petty Stones. The best in classic 50’s to 90’s rock ‘n roll & B-Sides.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
12
Apr
13:00 16:00
Sunday Funday: Chicken Pickin'
Some good old Country music in the Country.
PWYC
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.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
13
Apr
17:00 20:00
Monday Musical Residency: Vicki Brittle
Raspy singer songwriter from the Ottawa Valley.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
14
Apr
17:00 20:00
Kristen Martell
Nova Scotia, 2023 ECMA Album of the Year Nominated
Free
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.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
16
Apr
17:00 20:00
Original Thursdays: Nolan Hubbard
Relax with some indie folk/pop vibes.
By Donation
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
18
Apr
19:00 22:00
Garrett Mason
Another epic psychedelic, blues, rock show by JUNO Award winning blues artist.
$25
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.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
20
Apr
17:00 20:00
Monday Musical Residency: Vicki Brittle
Raspy singer songwriter from the Ottawa Valley.
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.
By Donation
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.
By Donation
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.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
26
Apr
13:00 16:00
Sunday Funday: Chicken Pickin'
Some good old Country music in the Country.
PWYC
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
27
Apr
17:00 20:00
Monday Musical Residency: Vicki Brittle
Raspy singer songwriter from the Ottawa Valley.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
28
Apr
17:00 20:00
Eric Uren, Meghan Balogh
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
PWYC
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.
By Donation
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
02
May
18:00 22:00
A Motown Dance Party: Heatwave
In support of Friends of Westport Library, FOWL.
$90
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.
By Donation
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!
By Donation
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.
By Donation
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
Event can be attended in person
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.
By Donation
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.
By Donation
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.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
23
May
17:00 21:00
River City Junction
Canadian Blues/Retro-Rock Power Trio
$10
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.
By Donation
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.
By Donation
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.
By Donation
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.
By Donation
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
24
Jul
17:00 21:00
River City Junction
Canadian Blues/Retro-Rock Power Trio
$10
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

06
Apr
17:00 20:00
Monday Musical Residency: Vicki Brittle
Raspy singer songwriter from the Ottawa Valley.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
05
Apr
17:00 20:00
Easter Buffet: Head Over Heels
Vocal/Guitar Duo from Gananoque. Folk, jazz, classic rock & contemporary tunes.
PWYC
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
04
Apr
17:00 21:00
River City Junction
Canadian Blues/Retro-Rock Power Trio
$10
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
03
Apr
17:00 20:00
Matt Dickson
“Rock ‘n Roll Marathon Man!”
By Donation
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
01
Apr
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
30
Mar
17:00 20:00
Evan Carlson, Ron Steeves
Local roots rock and classic country.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
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
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
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
Event can be attended in person
27
Mar
20:00 22:00
Old Man Luedecke
JUNO Winning Folk Singer on tour from Nova Scotia!
$25
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
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.
By Donation
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!
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
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
Event can be attended in person
20
Mar
19:00 23:00
Blues at The Cove: Crystal Shawanda
A "fiery blues collection which showcases her full-throttle raspy voice."
$95
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
19
Mar
18:00 21:00
Original Thursdays: Mikhail Laxton
Americana, Country, Folk Rock, Blues and more.
$10
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
18
Mar
17:00 20:00
Wings ‘n Tunes: Shawn McCullough
Open mic with Master guitar player/singer/alt lyricist/showman/songwriter.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
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
Event can be attended in person
15
Mar
17:00 20:00
Eric Uren, Meghan Balogh
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
14
Mar
17:00 20:00
Jeff Callery
Playing the greatest in rock, blues, country and pop!
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
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Venue Past Posters

Venue Articles

Three guitars, one big sound
Nathan Bredeson discusses the Ottawa Guitar Trio's "From Zelda to Bach" performance at The Cove Inn on April 10
Read Article
Published by: Kingston Live
Author: Seamus Cowan
Best friends, better songs
Evan Carlson and lifelong pal Ron Steeves perform live at The Cove Inn, March 30
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Author: Seamus Cowan
Published by: Kingston Live

Location

Address2 Bedford St