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

09/06/2026
MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY AT THE SHOE 🎻Neil MacDaniel & Kevin Levesconte are back for three evenings of Suppertime Tunes at th...
09/06/2026

MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY AT THE SHOE 🎻

Neil MacDaniel & Kevin Levesconte are back for three evenings of Suppertime Tunes at the Red Shoe.

A familiar pairing at the Shoe, Neil and Kevin bring an easy going mix of traditional Cape Breton music and favourite tunes to the room. Their longtime musical partnership makes for three evenings of great music while you settle in for supper in the heart of Mabou.

🎶 Monday to Wednesday, September 7 to 9 | 5 to 7 PM
🎟️ No Cover
📍 11533 Highway 19, Mabou

No Reservations

Great Food | Great Music | Great Times

SUNDAY MATINÉE AT THE SHOE 🎻Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean take over Sunday Matinée at the Red Shoe.Howie is one of C...
09/05/2026

SUNDAY MATINÉE AT THE SHOE 🎻

Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean take over Sunday Matinée at the Red Shoe.

Howie is one of Cape Breton’s best known fiddlers and entertainers, with decades of music behind him including years touring and recording with The Rankin Family. Beverly, from Southside Boularderie, is a respected Cape Breton fiddler and piano accompanist who has performed at ceilidhs, dances and stages throughout the island and beyond.

Two seasoned Cape Breton musicians and a Sunday afternoon of tunes in the heart of Mabou.

🎶 Sunday, September 6 | 4 to 7 PM
🎟️ $12 Cover
📍 11533 Highway 19, Mabou

No Reservations

Great Food | Great Music | Great Times

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE SHOE 🎻Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean are back at the Red Shoe this Saturday for an evening de...
09/04/2026

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE SHOE 🎻

Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean are back at the Red Shoe this Saturday for an evening deeply rooted in Cape Breton tradition.

Raised in Whycocomagh, Stephanie has been playing fiddle and step dancing since the age of five and is a familiar face at square dances, ceilidhs and concerts throughout Cape Breton. Susan, originally from Washabuck, is an accomplished Cape Breton pianist, fiddler, composer and educator who has spent decades performing and sharing the tradition.

Two accomplished Cape Breton musicians and a Saturday night of tunes in the heart of Mabou.

🎶 Saturday, September 5 | 7 to 9 PM
🎟️ No Cover
📍 11533 Highway 19, Mabou

No Reservations

Great Food | Great Music | Great Times

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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