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. The Cove Inn is known as one of the grand old houses in Westport. It was constructed in 1876 by the Fredenburgh family who owned the local sash and door mill. In the late 1920’s, the buildings were converted into the Lexena Hotel under the management of Alex and Lena Brown. In 1932, the Roberts family added the beverage room (now the Bar/Lounge) and The Tweedsmuir Hotel became the place to visit on the Rideau. As time passed, the hotel’s ownership changed several times, but the late Dick Ready’s name stood out as giving his heart and soul to the hotel. In 1988, renovations were undertaken by the Cowans and the Carvers to restore the Inn to it’s original proud state.
The Cove Inn is a special place for local residents & visitors alike to enjoy great food, comfortable accommodations and the best in live entertainment! The 150 year old vintage hotel is home to many long-standing live music series and annual events including Wings ‘n Tunes + The Open Mic with Shawn McCullough, Blues at The Cove, Jazz Night with Spencer Evans Trio, Head over Heels on the patio, Eric Uren + Meghan Balogh, St. Paddy’s Day, Robbie Burns Dinner, New Year’s Eve Party, Family Day + Santa Claus Parade Hoedowns, MUSICwestport Festival, Westporch Festival as well as many incredible local and international artists! Perched on the edge of the Upper Rideau Lake and Westport Pond, The Cove is comprised of 12 guest suites, a full service 200 seat restaurant, and 100 seat waterside patio in the warmer months.
The Village of Westport boasts a variety of wonderful shops and warm hospitality you won’t forget. The Rideau Lakes area offers great boating, fishing and snowmobiling on picturesque lakes as well as hiking, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing in beautiful Foley Mountain Park…all just outside our doorstep! Come visit and enjoy our unique rural Ontario town experience. We look forward to hosting you!
With thanks from the whole Cove family
Wow! Seamus and all the staff were fantastic during our stay, always thinking about how to make our day go a little bit more smoothly. We have stayed in lots of hotels both in Canada and around the world and I can say that during this stay, we had the best service and hospitality… ever. We rented a cottage nearby Westport and the Cove was our go to for takeout dinners. We ordered food many times to take back to our rented cottage, awesome lunch and dinner menus, the food was amazing! The bar staff encouraged us to enjoy the veranda while our takeout was being prepared and then brought it out to us, which was really nice!! We booked a table in the patio to enjoy the music on our last night, and we were lucky that there was a room available, so we did not have to drive home after the music and dinner. During our one night stay, the hospitality was amazing! The room was very clean and very well appointed. Nice to have AC at this time of the year. An example of above and beyond hospitality: Walking us down to show me where the kayaks/paddles are, and giving me a push out on onto the river. Seamus sent us text messages during our stay to let us know that we could come for dinner earlier than we reserved, and also that we can check out at noon (instead of 11am), which was awesome, thinking about us. The servers at the bar and in the restraunt were fantastic, took care us well during dinner and prepared a tray with tea and deserts for us to take back to the room, filled our water bottles for our canoe and beach days with ice and water, etc. So… Wow! I would rate 6 if I could. Thank you Cove!!
Martin G.Attended another dinner and band event previously, that’s why we are back!
Awesome evening! Good friends Great Food Great Band Great Service Until we meet again!
We always have a wonderful time. Staff is amazing and music is great and we try to attend the dinner/music events. The Cove…rock on!
It’s a coming home kinda feeling!
Another great evening! Always a great night and a chance to meet new music lovers. Keep it up!!
Always enjoy the hospitality, food, and entertainment. Such a great time at any event.
Thanks again for a wonderful night. The Blackburn Brothers were awesome. We truly enjoyed the evening. The buffet dinner was top notch, lots of choices and very tasty. The service was stellar. Rooms as always very clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed ourselves and appreciated your hospitality.
Amazing service. This is a special place. Love the vibe. Staff is exceptional, very happy we came!! Stayed two nights and saw Angelique Francis on Friday and Garret on Saturday.
I’ve been attending The Cove Inn for meals and music over the last 4 decades. It is a must stop for meals, entertainment when in Westport. The Cowan family and staff make it all the more reason to visit.
Love the people and atmosphere and talent!!
We love the ambiance, the staff, the music…all of it…Always an amazing experience! Wish we could come more often!
We love coming to the Cove. Always feels like family – great people, great food and fabulous music!
Tonight’s act was exceptional. So much gratitude for an awesome evening. Been Coming to the Cove for almost 20 years – Angelique and her ensemble are TOP NOTCH – thank you!!!
It’s a great time with great friends. Our go to place…you are our “Cheers”
How have we not heard of this place before??!!
Great meal, great band, wonderful night out.
Staff was friendly and learned my name. Love to see Miss Emily Band perform.
Great organization, smoothly organized. Very welcoming staff. Super band and Miss Emily is so enthusiastic. Great time.
Love the live music experience. The kitchen always accommodates food allergies. The staff is super friendly.
Buffet was well stocked. Server gave me a good cut! It made my day!
10/10 for all. Fun night. Wonderful staff and place to make friends. Where else could this happen? BRAVO.
Always a pleasure to attend any event at the Cove. Even better having lunch here to gather with friends and family. Great food, great folks and great music.
10+ Venue, Food and Service. Excellent.
Exceptional dinner, Roast Beef Medium Rare was a pleasant surprise. All items on buffet done very well. First time seeing Seventh Town. Wow! Price was worth the band alone. Will need to see them again. Fun evening, Good Job “The Cove”.
We were at a table for two at the back window. The sound wasn’t good back there what with everyone enjoying glorious conversation at their tables. The crowd was a wonderful mix of cross-generational families, groups of friends, and even couples like ourselves…all having a marvelous time. The food was fabulous, the service was very friendly and attentive. Thank you, we had a wonderful evening on this, our first visit to The Cove Inn. We’ll be back.
Great vibe! Everyone enjoyed the venue and the event; not just our party of 4 but a party of 8 – we quickly made friends with our table mates. The band was excellent, not a bad seat in the house.
Excellent staff. Like that “The Cove” gives back to the community. The Cove is doing an amazing job showcasing Canadian and local talent.
Everything was great. We’ve been here before and had a good time. Better instruction in regards to shower turn handle to the top hot water then lower handle to adjust to comfort level. The wife and I could see staff working together and enjoying each other. We had a great time with your staff. They are your back bone! You will see us again.
Only moved to the area 3 years ago, this is a gem! Great atmosphere, food was awesome, service is wonderful with a friendly home town feel. Atmosphere has that nostalgic feeling with the old style fridges behind the bar and carved names in the bar top. Very fun. HIGHLY recommend you visit if you haven’t been. Live music – fantastic all around, Thank you to all Staff for a wonderful close out to 2025.
Fantastic. Totally appreciate you taking care of our allergies.
Excellent band! Hometown “feels”, love Westport! Awesome show! Especially loved the jamming! Very talented group of musicians!
I love the Cove and all the staff. Great food, music and service.
Love coming here. It’s worth the drive from Inverary. Loved, loved the caesar salad and roast beef was delicious. Horseradish was super hot – the way it should be.
The Cove Inn has the most comprehensive music scene in Eastern Ontario. The quality of the bands/musicians is top notch. We always look forward to our musical and dining experience at the Cove.
I’ve been here many times before and always have an incredible time. The food is great, the staff engaging and the entertainment is top notch.
I have heard about this hotel/venue many times over the years and sadly I’ve never had the good fortune to get here. I am booking again with a room to see Jack de Keyzer, see you then!
The Cove is an excellent venue with great food. Always enjoy coming and look forward to coming in January for Jack De Keyzer. Will you share that yummy chicken/broccoli/cheese recipe?
Staying at the Cove is fantastic!!! This is my 4th overnight stay here. The entertainment is always excellent and the food is the best around. I will be back again.
We continue to be blessed with the exceptional music and entertainment offered by the Cove. Coupled with the wonderful atmosphere, people, food and hospitality.
Lovely evening with friends, great food and service. Awesome tunes from Monkey Junk! Thank you once again for your warm hospitality!
Room was amazing, so clean. Dining and entertainment absolutely both top notch. Staff were the Best.
Great place, great atmosphere. Band is amazing.
Awesome night with Samantha Martin, great! Thank you for being in Westport, such a great place, love it!
About the Declan O’Donovan show:
“Awesome and fantastic music! The music is wonderful. I enjoyed the stories with each song. You can SEE how dedicated these two were. Refreshingly “new” and creative!”
Our first time at the Cove Inn but we follow Bywater Call across Ontario.The Cove Inn is a fabulous live music venue. The food was 10++ and the staff are amazing. We’ll be staying over and the room is lovely. We’ll be back!!
Our very lovely server from the night before told us about the show; 10 out of 10 for everything!
Such a great venue. The food was fantastic, the Top Shelf beverages were delicious and the best part was the super talented band Bywater Call.
10 out of 10 for everything; even had my suitcase carried up the stairs.
Seamus, I was blessed to experience the Cove the past two days. The room was excellent, food fantastic, and the meeting room certainly was inspirational. Thank you! Oh, and I enjoyed learning more about you, your family and The Cove!
Seamus, I’m all too confident we will see each other soon! Thank you for preserving while innovating. Truly a place where history, culture, community and memories inspire!
Check out their blog post: https://www.lagois.com/post/the-beating-heart-of-westport
Hey buddy, that was a great event the other night! Everybody really enjoyed themselves. Thanks!
Thank you so much for accommodating us and allowing us this beautiful space for my husband Patrick’s birthday! It felt like we were in Mexico! The band, the atmosphere, the view. The food was better than some authentic Mexican restaurants. I’ve been to as well!
The Mexican band were excellent! We also enjoyed the Mexican food and drinks. What an atmosphere!
I love Mary’s rhubarb pie an la mode and your Thai noodle salad! Los Paisanos mariachi band excelled! Lovely harmonies, audience, contact and select pieces at tables.
Great meal, great service, awesome concert. Very entertaining! They are very talented.
Such a fabulous spot for good food, live music, very pleasant atmosphere! My wife and I love it here and always attempt to recruit our lake friends to join us. The owners and staff here are “salt of the earth” amazing people.
Our family told us about this place. Very clean and comfortable, 10 out of 10! It was the only place available in town when we were trying to book. We were very happy and really enjoyed the dining and entertainment. The staff are very friendly, obliging and pleasant. A real asset to the end!
We did an online search. The room was beautiful and clean. AC was great and the bed was comfy. It’s a prime location in Westport. We had lunch on the patio. The food was delicious and it was a great view. Staff was very friendly and helpful whenever we needed anything.
What an awesome event. Just flew in from Vancouver and friends told us about this, so glad we came. Thank you.
Absolutely amazing! Our first time here and it feels like we’re partying and being served by old friends. One of the best first impressions I’ve ever had. Food, music, staff, atmosphere all 11 out of 10, beyond amazing! So impressed! Thank you for your hospitality.
Another fabulous night at the Cove!! The buffet is delicious with a lot of variety, the staff is always amazing and we couldn’t sit down! Danced the night away with Big Phat Horn Band, thank you for a great night!
We learned about The Cove from driving through and finally went online to learn more. The rooms were very impressive. Neatly, tastefully decorated, very homey! The downtown location was key and we appreciated the quiet corner in the dining room, served by friendly and helpful staff!
We found you on a google search. Lovely upscale decor, 10! Staying on a special package was a treat as we enjoyed the excellent food and entertainment.
We heard about you from a family in the nearby area. The room was lovely, clean, quaint. We loved the charming squeaky floors and the soaker tub was great in room 29. Everyone was very welcoming. We had eaten here before and liked the ambience of the inn. Staff is all wonderfully friendly and helpful and loved the live music. 10 on 10 for everything!
TheHumm magazine had an article on the Cove. The room had a beautiful view with so much care and love put into renovations. It sounded like fun as we had never been there before. A very well run business, we loved the dining and Sunday night music. Incredibly genuine and friendly staff. We will be back!
Amazing! We love you. Met new people and reconnected with old friends.
It was our first time here and wow, such a great place!! We will definitely be back and love the live music. The overall vibe here is awesome – such a great crew here. We had a chance to meet Terry, Seamus and Lisa – such great folks. Also, stellar food! Thanks so much!
Great day when our daughter was married here at the cove two years ago. Today we had my daughter’s baby shower here and tonight my friend Jeff Callery was playing with his band Outskirts! Love the Cove. Maybe someday I will play a gig here.
Our room accommodations are perfect! We requested our favourite table for dinner/event and you were able to accommodate us. The Outskirts band is amazing! The staff are wonderful. The food was delicious. And… The roast beef was outstanding! Thank you!!!
The Cove is a great spot. We enjoy coming here! Really really enjoyed JW Jones! Lisa, Mo and Suzi are friendly and welcoming! Food is super delicious!
With respect to the food, every bit of it was delicious! Very good. We’ll be back! The band is terrific, and the sound levels were very well managed
The Cove, thank you for all that you do. When else do you get wonderful music, staff and kitchen. Triple threat!
Beautiful, tidy and clean, well organized room with very comfortable bed and pillows. Love the artwork. 10 out of 10 for both! Music, food and rooms are lovely and the staff is exceptional! Always amazing entertainment. The hospitality of the staff is unmatched and the food is delicious. The staff are the best! Truly wonderful people who create a welcoming environment. Thank you to the staff at Cove Inn!!!
We had a wonderful time. Sharbot Lake used to have an intimate venue like this in the cove is our go to now. We love the venue, intimate nature of the show, and the food was great. We have already booked our next show.
I plan how we are celebrating our Valentine’s. We used to come to the Cove when we were dating, as my parents had a cottage on Big Rideau near Portland. We are coming up on 52 years married, so you can do the calculation!
It was an incredible evening as we remembered so many years ago. This evening was a surprise getaway for both of us. Food and service, still imagine. It’s always a special memory. Thank you!
We love the Valentine package. We find it a warm, inviting, relaxing and enjoyable break away. We try to come as often as we can.
The Cove always invites you in as family and creates a fun and safe place to enjoy yourself with friends and family alike.
Superb and memorable night. Great atmosphere, great service, great food, great music!
Pretty darn awesome!
We love coming here to see the Blues and always look forward to coming to The Cove!
First time here and it lived up to all the good things I have heard!
We love The Cove and enjoy it’s hospitality often throughout the year. Seamus always takes good care of us.
Blues at The Cove Inn is a destination spot fo blues enthusiasts like me. You see, I got da Blues and the medicine is the music. Not one of those I can see the musicians with binoculars events. I like it intimate where folks know each other and the band is close as well! That’s why I like The Cove Inn. Thank you for the great time and see you again soon!
Music was outstanding! Great song choices and perfect harmonization! Thanks for a great evening. Totally off the charts!
An outstanding, fantastic eve seems to be had by all!
I LOVE THE COVE! I LOVE EAST COAST EXPERIENCE. I’M A NEW FEE.
We always have a great time at the cove. Feels like an extension of home. The food is great, and the music is always good. The staff are always attentive and friendly. Nothing but great things to say about the Cove.
Lovely wonderful tub. Maureen was excellent and super friendly and efficient.
We have been to Westport before, and dined here a few years ago but we have always wanted to stay here. We love the feeling of it and everyone! We dined Saturday night, and the food was excellent! The band was amazing, what a beautiful evening! We will never forget the time we had.
We always enjoy our visits to The Cove. The entertainment is usually awesome! Food is great – love the buffet. Everything is well done! Love it.
Always a special trip to Westport to see Young Petty Stones. Best band ever!
The Cove Inn is such a fabulous spot for us you have cottages nearby. The owners, managers and staff are all super amazing. Food is so good and the house band Young Petty Stones are our favourite! Super fantastic!
Delicious food. Great band. Amazing staff. Wonderful experience.
We have never had a bad meal or experience in coming to the Cove for 30 plus years. Keep up the great times and vibes!
The evening was amazing! We met our friends for an evening we were told we would never forget. The food was plentiful and delicious. The band was on point! The service impeccable. Love everything about the event.
A wonderful, friendly, welcoming staff. The room was clean with everything we needed for a most enjoyable stay. Thank you Cove Inn!
We came from 7 hours away but the drive to Westport is worth it! Beautiful town, awesome venue and always great entertainment. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
As always, The Cove never disappoints. The food was exceptional and the entertainment was awesome. Always a good time and good company.
Fantastic evening! Friendly, inviting atmosphere. Thank you for another wonderful evening of music and food!
Excellent time as usual. Great time, great venue. Keep it up. Go Cove!
The service is attentive without being obtrusive. The food was quite good, a nice variety, served hot – not always a given for a buffet. Seeing the owners clearing tables and chatting with the customers was impressive. No wonder the event was sold out! The music was great, well presented and fun. Not too loud but still clear.
Was very good. Miss Emily and the food was great!
So much fun with our group of girls – loved dancing!
Fantastic. Dance party was so much fun!
Felt right at home as soon as I came in!
We love visiting The Cove! We love the atmosphere, music is wonderful and staff are so great! We will be back!…Also, if you have yet to eat here, I promise you will love it!!!
Do you have a category for “Best New Show at The Cove”? River City Junction are it! Bring them back…Did I say Please, Please?
Entertaining and relaxing!
After attending The Cove’s Robbie Burns supper:
“Wow,! What an amazing venue! So traditional, just like a small town pub in Scotland. But the rooms are very up-to-date. The meal was incredible, as was the cheerful server Heather! We loved the band. Great music but not too loud for the venue. I’ll be making reservations for next year!”
After attending The Cove’s Robbie Burns supper:
“Excellent address to the haggis reading! Was very touched by the dedication to our food allergies – made us feel very cared for. And the food was so delicious…I only wish I had a larger stomach – Ha! Warm welcoming venue with historic ambiance. Very nice, lovely music. Must return!
The Cove exceeded my expectations! Enjoyed our room upstairs. The music of Jack de Keyzer and his entire band are talented beyond our expectations. The food was fabulous. The staff – phenomenal! Thanks for the memories with friends at The Cove in Westport. We’ll be back!!
Incredible experience!! It makes sense that The Cove has been such a landmark for so long!! Interacting with everyone was fabulous!! Thank you.
Absolutely wonderful! Customer service from the moment we arrived has been wonderful. Such a nice experience. Thank you.
Our meal was delicious. When we eat at The Cove, it always tastes homemade. The service is fantastic and the atmosphere is always so warm and welcoming. The Cove will forever be a special place of gathering for my husband and I and our family. Love and thank you!
Excellent. Always a fun time. Love coming here. Always feel at home. Great atmosphere, music and good service. You can tell your staff take great pride in all they do to make this such a great venue for food and music.
For people of our age, it is a lovely “step back in time”. Where quiet elegance, fu and cordial behaviour are always “on the menu”. Thank you for all you do.
After attending the Blues at The Cove November event featuring Rick Fines & Suzie Vinnick:
“Loved this place, been here before for summer outdoor music and meal. Food excellent today, service too, such nice people. I own several CDs of Suzie and Rick. So happy you brought them here.”
Following a recent visit for dinner and a show:
“Always enjoy the hospitality, food and especially the music. Staff and patrons are always so warm and welcoming. The Cove is our go to place!”
After seeing the Young Petty Stones live at The Cove Inn:
“The Cove is a gem. Great small venue to see some fantastic bands! Young Petty Stones are a great band. You guys nailed it. 4-part harmonies. Wow!!!”
After seeing the Tony D Band live at The Cove Inn:
“This is one of the best venues and A1 entertainment in an intimate setting. This is what Blues is about! Every Blues fan should experience this.”
After seeing a Blues at The Cove event:
“We had a wonderful experience. Buffet was delish, dessert was sinful and Tony D was Blues-eee-ful! What a night! Thank you to The Cove. We will be back!”
After visiting The Cove Inn for a live event:
“Great interior and exterior venue. The Tom Green show was a real treat and the acoustics inside were fantastic.”
After seeing Tom Green’s latest comedy show at The Cove:
“The experience was truly amazing. The food and service were spot on. The venue is perfect for these events.”
After seeing The Steadies live in concert:
“Meal was great. Fantastic band. Really enjoyed the night. Thank you!”
After seeing The Human Rights live in concert:
“Great place to hear great music.”
After seeing MonkeyJunk live in concert:
“The experience at The Cove was exceptional. Loved all the music we heard (especially MonkeyJunk). Met some wonderful people from the area. Staff was top notch and the accommodation fabulous. Everyone needs to check this place out.”
After seeing MonkeyJunk live in concert:
“Can never get enough MonkeyJunk at a beautiful venue like The Cove!”
The curry lamb soup to start was one of the best soups I have had anywhere – and that is saying a lot inasmuch as I have tried soups in more than forty countries. My main course (a Thai chicken concoction) was good as was the daily special my wife had. The service was friendly and efficient, and the prices reasonable. The least expensive wine on the menu (a pinot grigio) proved to pair well with the food. We were there for the entertainment and were glad we stayed for the entire performance – it was fun. (The server ensured that we were not driving after we ordered some more wine – that was a nice touch.) We stayed in one of their more expensive rooms that had been nicely refurbished. (We had stayed in the same room some years ago before it was re-done). Since COVID they have not had the breakfast in the dining room, but after the meal the night before a continental breakfast in our room’s refrigerator was sufficient. A cautionary note – all rooms are upstairs and there is no elevator.
Rented a room and had supper downstairs listening to live music. Staff were amazing, food was amazing, our room was so cozy. We went back down for lunch before we left. I can’t say enough positive things about our entire stay there. Highly recommend :)
We called last minute desperate for a room to stay in ( our booked cottage vacation turned out to be a disaster ). Seamus the manager took my call, informed us of a cancelation, said he would take care of us – and this he did. When we arrived 20 mins later he heard our story, apologized for someone else’s mistake and assured us he would personally see to us having an amazing stay. After checking in, we mentioned the live music we could hear and how hungry we were, a server that overheard us said that she would have us a table ready by the time we finished taking our belongings to our room.
Few mins later they showed us to our table, the local music guest was great, our apps, mains drinks and dessert were all AMAZING! Trust me when I say try the maple brie app and you have to do their carrot cake for dessert – to die for.
The room we had was very unique – beautiful rustic charm room with new modern crisp clean bathroom. The huge walk in glass shower was what jealousy is made of! The bed was awesome, big and high and a great night’s sleep was well received! So refreshing!!
It was so comforting that in a time of such desperation ( walking out of a horrible cottage rental on a long weekend ) that the folks at the Cove Inn made it such an enjoyable experience in the end. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Westport is a must see town on the Rideau. Lots of sights, interesting places to shop and many restaurants. The Cove was a highlight for us. The food was delicious and they allowed us to bring our dog on the patio (a rarity on the Rideau). They have live music most nights. We were very lucky to be there on Wednesday evening, Shawn McCullough (the regular on Wednesdays), really made the night special. He has a great voice and wide repertoire. You won’t regret the time spent at The Cove.
We were a group of 6 ladies staying at The Cove Inn for 2 nights for our Book Club in mid-June. From making reservations with Seamus, to asking questions of Maureen, to check in, meals, needing ice & wineglasses – we were treated like family. We had 2 lunches and took part in the dinner & show with Miss Emily. The food was outstanding – hot, home cooked & yummy. We spent both afternoons down by the water lounging & taking in the scenery. We will definitely return to this FRIENDLY & WELCOMING country inn.
We had an excellent stay at the Cove Inn! Such a great spot in Westport to walk around and the Inn had such friendly and helpful staff. We attended one of their dinner and shows. The music and food was awesome! Definitely would return! Loved room #26
We enjoyed a fabulous dinner, entertainment, and wonderful guest rooms all with a fantastic water view. The staff were all so warm and welcoming, going over the top to ensure we had a marvelous time!
We attended their first post-pandemic buffet dinner and live music. The Cove is owned and operated by the Cowan family and for 32 years they have been gracious hosts to thousands of guests. Guests? I would say we were welcomed as friends. On this night the parents, Terry and Mary, their son Seamus, and many of the long time servers were on hand to serve us and treat us like long lost (and loved) relatives. The entertainment was top notch, featuring local talent. A wonderful evening. Can’t wait to go back.
The Cove is the perfect getaway for the whole family. The beautiful Inn features live Entertainment, delicious Food, and a cozy atmosphere. It’s easily within walking distance to local shopping, restaurants, and scenery. You can’t go wrong staying here!
Love this place for many reasons!! We have been to The Cove restaurant several times over the years and have always loved their food. This past weekend we stayed at the hotel inn for a wedding. Wow was the outdoor venue for the ceremony beautiful! I wish I got married here!!! The hotel is great. Our room was perfect for me my husband and 1 year old. Comfy bed, large room with a lovely view of the water. The AC worked great too which is nice since we like to sleep with the AC super cold. The staff are also wonderful. So friendly and easygoing and even remembered my daughters name over the weekend.
I will definitely be staying at The Cove inn again and would recommend it to anyone staying in Westport
A really lovely patio and excellent food make a great combination. Westport is a neat little town on the Rideau so lunch at the Cove makes a nice day out. The menu isn’t huge but there is something for everyone.
Stayed one night overnight here with my wife in September. We had live music and dinner on the patio by a scaled down version of the band Turpin’s Trail from Kingston (Chris Murrpy & Jon McLurg) present. Great music and awesome Lobster rolls and mussels for dinner with a nice California Rose. Room was clean with a nice view of the Rideau Lake from one of the 2 corner bedroom windows. There is an open air front porch, and a common room fireplace, but limited capacity in these areas due to Covid, which is understandable. Lovely place to dine and stay. I hope to go back again for a night to participate, playing at their open mic during the week. Some rooms have fridges which ours did handy for drinks and snacks. The room also had a coffee makers with creamers available in the main lobby. The inn is not able to serve breakfast at this time due to Covid, but you can have dinner there with reservations. There is also a couple of nice breakfast spots just around the corner.
I stayed here for two nights with my 12 year old daughter. What a beautiful spot. Everyone we met was wonderful, the food was really really great and they were beyond accommodating to my restrictive diet. (What a great gf vegan brownie by the way!) Special thanks to Maureen who went out of her way to make our visit special.
Great night of music and food in a safe environment… what a treat in these Covid times. Love the old inn atmosphere, the waterfront charm and Westport experience. Well worth the drive from Ottawa – or anywhere!
Meals are nicely presented and the taste of the food is amazing. The sides are uniquely made from scratch and everything is packed in environmentally friendly packaging. Love this place!
We wanted to write and let you know how much my friend(s) and I appreciated the efforts taken by you all at The Cove to not only prepare and serve great food, but for providing a venue to watch Live music again! I was at The Cove on Sunday, July 19 and sat outside on the patio. Head Over Heels was performing on the rustic and charming outdoor stage, and it felt safe. Physical distance requirements and special health measurements were in place And there was an easy and comfortable flow. Every table was taken, but I never felt too close to another table or other guests, and the service was warm and friendly.
I can’t wait for the next opportunity to sit down and enjoy a meal, great service, Live Music, and the general good vibe at The Cove.
Thanks to ya’ll
We had lunch with some friends on Sunday at the Cove and must tell you everyone had an amazing time!! We loved the new menu and the entertainment was an added bonus after 4-5 months of living inside and fearing the Covid19 virus!
The singers performed at a distance and we were impressed with how they wore masks when not on stage. Never once did we feel at risk… great job! We will definitely be back to enjoy more entertainment and our guests said the same.
Thank you guys!
