Luc Viau, the proprietor of John’s venue, acknowledges that he doesn’t know why George Street hasn’t had a dedicated country bar in many years.
Viau is eager to capitalize on this market niche and bring a little country back to downtown St. John’s, as the province is full of country music enthusiasts. Earlier this week, He posted on social media that Houston Country Bar would take the place of the old Sirens Cabaret location at 23 George St.