O'Leary's Pub is a long-running Uptown Saint John music pub with a main stage, open mic and frequent live bands. Irish, Celtic, rock and folk all fit a room that already has a strong music-going culture. Bands can lean into the communal pub atmosphere and treat audience participation as part of the show.
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Cask & Kettle Irish Gastropub — Uptown is a Saint John restaurant that actively makes room for local and aspiring artists. Irish, folk, acoustic and other pub-oriented performers fit the setting, where the audience is still centered on food and drinks. It is a useful place for musicians who can be engaging without needing the room to behave like a concert hall.
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- Talent Buyer
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- Age policy
- 21+
- Genres
- Acoustic, Folk, Irish
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- Address
- 112 Prince William St, Saint John, NB E2L 2B3, Canada
- Venue phone
- 506-214-4391
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