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
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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

23
Oct
17:00 20:00
Original Thursdays: Emilie Steele
Original solo Indie folk rock artist who plays with soul & character.
By Donation
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24
Oct
17:00 20:00
Jeff Callery
His sound fits somewhere between James Taylor, John Mellencamp and Blue Rodeo.
The Cove Inn
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25
Oct
20:00 23:00
Halloween Hoedown: The Adam Knapp Band
A good ol’ country music party.
$25
The Cove Inn
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26
Oct
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
27
Oct
17:00 20:00
Monday Musical Residency Series: Jon McLurg
Kingston musician who is a member of Turpin’s Trail, Goodnight Irenes and more.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
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28
Oct
17:00 20:00
Roots Tuesdays: Shane Pendergast
One of Atlantic Canada’s finest folk troubadours.
The Cove Inn
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29
Oct
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
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30
Oct
17:00 20:00
Original Thursdays: Brock Zeman
Soulful singer songwriter troubadour.
The Cove Inn
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01
Nov
17:00 20:00
FIELD TRIP (Formerly No Principals)
Harmonious folk rock featuring Dave Balfour & Jamie Campbell.
The Cove Inn
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02
Nov
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
Nov
17:00 20:00
Monday Musical Residency Series: Jonathan Jones
Weaving together elements of folk, country, and blues.
The Cove Inn
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04
Nov
17:00 20:00
Original Thursdays: Sarah Segal-Lazar
Montreal/PEI country/folk artist.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
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05
Nov
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
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06
Nov
17:00 20:00
Simon Kempston
Complex finger-picking style, drawing from classical, Celtic & blues (Scotland).
$10
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07
Nov
17:00 20:00
Original Thursdays: Kent Nicholson
Kent Nicholson (The Rain Kings) returns with some hard working rock ‘n roll.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
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08
Nov
17:00 20:00
Jeff Callery
A master entertainer playing the greatest in rock, blues, country and pop!
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
09
Nov
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
Nov
17:00 20:00
Monday Musical Residency Series: Jonathan Jones
Weaving together elements of folk, country, and blues.
The Cove Inn
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11
Nov
17:00 20:00
Roots Tuesdays: Tim Loten
Enjoy an old time bluegrass sound with Tim Loten of Bon Echo from Perth.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
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12
Nov
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
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13
Nov
18:00 21:00
Original Thursdays: The Mill•Rights
Bringing their taste of “Roots Rock with a side of twang.​”
$10
The Cove Inn
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14
Nov
19:00 23:00
Blues at The Cove: Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar
Toronto’s Modern Soul Legend
$95
The Cove Inn
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15
Nov
17:00 20:00
Matt Dickson "Rock 'n Roll Marathon Man!"
Come hear hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and beyond!
The Cove Inn
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16
Nov
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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16
Nov
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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17
Nov
17:00 20:00
Monday Musical Residency Series: Jonathan Jones
Weaving together elements of folk, country, and blues.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
18
Nov
17:00 20:00
Roots Tuesdays: Jessica Wolowich
Singer-songwriter based in Kingston, Ontario.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
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19
Nov
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
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22
Nov
17:00 21:00
Santa Claus Parade Hoedown with Henry Norwood & Shawn McCullough Band
Warm yourself after the parade by having dinner and enjoying the "after party."
$15
The Cove Inn
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23
Nov
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
24
Nov
17:00 20:00
Monday Musical Residency Series: Jonathan Jones
Weaving together elements of folk, country, and blues.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
26
Nov
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
27
Nov
17:00 20:00
Original Thursdays: Ron Leary
Singer songwriter Ron Leary’s smokey, rye-soaked voice is legendary throughout...
The Cove Inn
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28
Nov
18:00 22:00
Ontario Festival of Small Halls: Ben Caplan
Big Music in a Little Place
$40-$80
The Cove Inn
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30
Nov
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
30
Nov
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
Dec
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
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05
Dec
18:00 22:00
Holiday Primer with The Plaid Basterdz
Jeff Callery, Wade Foster + Shawn McCullough with folk/rock/country + laughs.
$15
The Cove Inn
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06
Dec
19:00 23:00
Holiday Sociable with East Coast Experience
One MUDDER of a party to help you celebrate the holidays!
$90
The Cove Inn
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07
Dec
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
Dec
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
Dec
19:00 23:00
Blues at The Cove: MonkeyJunk
Ottawa-based trio. Swampy blues & rock + thoughtful & intelligent lyrics.
$95
The Cove Inn
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12
Dec
18:00 21:00
Mikhail Laxton
Americana, Country, Folk Rock, Blues and more.
$10
The Cove Inn
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13
Dec
19:00 23:00
Holiday Rock Show with Young Petty Stones
A night of classic rock ‘n’ roll.
$90
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
14
Dec
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
14
Dec
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
17
Dec
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
19
Dec
19:00 23:00
Generator Party: A Holiday Mosh Pit
Amazing rock and roll experience with Toronto’s Best 90’s Grunge Rock cover band
$80
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
21
Dec
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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28
Dec
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
28
Dec
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
31
Dec
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
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11
Jan
2026
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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16
Jan
2026
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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17
Jan
2026
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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24
Jan
2026
18:00 22:00
Robbie Burns Supper with Music by Seventh Town
Traditional/contemporary Irish/Scottish/Canadian folk songs, reels, & jigs.
$75
The Cove Inn
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25
Jan
2026
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
Feb
2026
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
Feb
2026
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
Feb
2026
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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27
Feb
2026
19:00 23:00
Blues at The Cove: Miss Emily
Weaving blues, country and rock.
$95
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
08
Mar
2026
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
Mar
2026
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
Free
The Cove Inn
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11
Mar
2026
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
2026
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
Free
The Cove Inn
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18
Mar
2026
17:00 20:00
Wings ‘n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
20
Mar
2026
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
Event can be attended in person
22
Mar
2026
17:00 20:00
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
22
Mar
2026
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
05
Apr
2026
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
17
Apr
2026
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
2026
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
2026
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
2026
17:00 20:00
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
2026
19:00 23:00
Blues at The Cove: David Rotundo Band
Harmonica ace, singer/songwriter & guitarist.
$95
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person

Past Events

22
Oct
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
21
Oct
17:00 20:00
Roots Tuesdays: Joe Nolan
Songwriter – Poet – Raconteur
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
20
Oct
17:00 20:00
Monday Musical Residency Series: Jon McLurg
Kingston musician who is a member of Turpin’s Trail, Goodnight Irenes and more.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
19
Oct
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
Oct
17:00 21:00
Jeff Callery
A master entertainer playing the greatest in rock, blues, country and pop!
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
17
Oct
19:00 23:00
Blues at The Cove: Bywater Call
Toronto’s Southern Soul Powerhouse
$95
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
16
Oct
19:00 22:00
Suzie Ungerleider
3 X Juno Nominee, 4 X Canadian Folk Music Award nominee, and more.
$25
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
15
Oct
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
14
Oct
17:00 20:00
Roots Tuesdays: Noah Malcolm
Queer singer-songwriter, musical director, PEI & ECMA award-winning artist.
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
12
Oct
17:00 20:00
Thanksgiving Dinner + Music by Eric & Meghan
Ethereal Acoustic Folk, Fiddle/Guitar Duo, Westport/Sharbot Lake.
$40
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
11
Oct
17:00 20:00
Nolan Hubbard
Indie folk/pop vibes.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
10
Oct
19:00 22:00
Declan O’Donovan
An acoustic trio performance of “earthy, baroque psychedelia.”
$15
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
09
Oct
17:00 20:00
Original Thursdays: Jessica Wolowich
Singer-songwriter based in Kingston, Ontario
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
08
Oct
17:00 20:00
Wings 'n Tunes
Open mic with Shawn McCullough and friends.
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
07
Oct
17:00 20:00
Roots Tuesdays: Tim Loten
Enjoy an old time bluegrass sound with Tim Loten of Bon Echo from Perth.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
06
Oct
17:00 20:00
Monday Musical Residency Series: Jon McLurg
Kingston musician who is a member of Turpin’s Trail, Goodnight Irenes and more.
By Donation
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
05
Oct
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
Oct
17:00 20:00
Matt Dickson "Rock 'n Roll Marathon Man!"
Come hear hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and beyond!
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
02
Oct
17:00 20:00
Original Thursdays: Rob Lutes & The History of Music Workshop
Intersection on blues, folk, Americana, & contemporary singer-songwriter genre.
$15
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
01
Oct
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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Front porches and fiddles: Adam Knapp keeps classic country alive
Knapp and band bring traditional sounds to The Cove Inn on October 25
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Author: Seamus Cowan
Published by: The Review-Mirror
Surrender and transformation: The soulful truth of Ben Caplan
Revered Canadian folk artist plays the Festival of Small Halls at The Cove Inn, November 28
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Author: Seamus Cowan
Published by: The Review-Mirror

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