OLD EAST 765 BAR & GRILL , now nearly two and a half years old, has been helping
keep London’s Old East end live music scene alive. This music venue entertains in punk/hard
rock, metal and blues along with a variety of shows.
765 Dundas St East
has been a venue for
decades. The building
itself dates back to the
1800s when it was
previously known as
the Queen’s Hotel
before later on
becoming the Town
and Country, which in
turn was a staple for
many years hosting
musicians of many
genres such as
country, rock, and even karaoke events.
The music scene fell stagnant and a few years ago, having the doors to the back lounge shut, and
eventually, between the two owners the establishment was closed briefly. Luckily, another music
lover—Jim Ferreira—decided to step in. Having been running another music orientated
establishment prior called the Grinning Gator, Jim put in some needed renovations, a new name,
and best of all—re-opened the back-stage lounge. Now, the Old East 765 Bar and Grill hosts
events every weekend with acts ranging anywhere from the drag shows to heavy metal—keeping
the music scene in London’s East end alive.