The Red Shoe Pub (Official)

The Red Shoe Pub (Official) Nova Scotia home cooking with a side order of live traditional music, 7 days a week! Extensive restoration began after Easter in April 1998. MacDonald.
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The Building:
The building was purchased by Rob Willson in the Spring of 1998 from Joey Beaton. It was then sold to the Rankins in 2004 and was reopened at the end of May 2005. The Name
Johnny Gillis of North East Mabou, came up with the name 'Red Shoe' as a tribute to Cape Breton fiddler Dan R. After doing some research, former owner Rob Willson realized just how much Dan R. had contributed to th

e music and culture and decided it would be an appropriate name for the pub. Live Music Hours:
Sunday: 4-7 (Ceilidh)
Monday: 5-7 (Free suppertime music)
Tuesday: 5-7 (Free suppertime music)
Wednesday: 5-7 (Free suppertime music)
Thursday: 8-11
Friday: 8-11 (Ceilidh)
Saturday: 7-9pm no cover or occasionally 9-12

06/25/2026
🎻KitchenFest! is here! 🎻Join us Friday, June 26 as we kick off nine days of incredible Cape Breton traditional music at ...
06/24/2026

🎻KitchenFest! is here! 🎻

Join us Friday, June 26 as we kick off nine days of incredible Cape Breton traditional music at the Red Shoe Pub.

Featuring:
• Eastbound
• Jessie Helen MacNeil
• Lawrence Cameron
• Finlay MacDougall

🕢 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
💲$15 Cover
🚫 No Reservations

Fèis a' Chidsin! (pronounced FAYSH a CHEE-jin) means "Kitchen Festival" in Scottish Gaelic, celebrating Cape Breton's tradition of gathering in kitchens to share music, stories, and community.

Start KitchenFest with us at the Red Shoe Pub!

🎶 Steak Night with Rob MacLean 🎶Join us Thursday, June 25 for Steak Night and live music with Rob MacLean.A familiar fac...
06/23/2026

🎶 Steak Night with Rob MacLean 🎶

Join us Thursday, June 25 for Steak Night and live music with Rob MacLean.

A familiar face on the Cape Breton music scene, Rob is known for his engaging performances and wide-ranging repertoire of traditional favourites, East Coast classics and 2country hits.

⏰ Live Music: 7 PM – 10 PM
🍽 Steak Night: 4 PM – 9 PM
💲 No Cover
🚫 No Reservations

📍 Red Shoe Pub, Mabou

🎶 Suppertime Tunes at the Red Shoe Pub 🎶Join Koryne MacDonald and Ceila Cameron for an evening of live music in the hear...
06/22/2026

🎶 Suppertime Tunes at the Red Shoe Pub 🎶

Join Koryne MacDonald and Ceila Cameron for an evening of live music in the heart of Mabou.

Featuring Cape Breton tunes, great company, and Red Shoe hospitality, Suppertime Tunes is the perfect way to settle in for supper and enjoy an evening of live music.

📅 June 24⏰ 5 PM – 7 PM💲 No Cover🚫 No Reservations

📍 Red Shoe Pub, Mabou

🎶 Suppertime Tunes at the Red Shoe Pub 🎶Join Koryne MacDonald and Neil MacDaniel for two evenings of live music in the h...
06/21/2026

🎶 Suppertime Tunes at the Red Shoe Pub 🎶

Join Koryne MacDonald and Neil MacDaniel for two evenings of live music in the heart of Mabou.

Featuring Cape Breton fiddle tunes, great company, and Red Shoe hospitality, Suppertime Tunes is the perfect way to settle in for the evening.

📅 June 22 & 23
⏰ 5 PM – 7 PM
💲 No Cover
🚫 No Reservations

📍 Red Shoe Pub, Mabou

Address

11533 Nova Scotia Trunk 19
Mabou, NS
B0E1X0

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 11:30am - 2am
Friday 12pm - 11:59pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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