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About Historic Red Dog

Welcome to Historic Red Dog, a storied venue in downtown Peterborough that has anchored the city’s live entertainment scene for decades. Located at 189 Hunter St W, this historic pub and tavern—also known as The Red Dog and later The Historic Red Dog Pub and Tavern—has hosted a who’s who of Canadian rock and roots acts, from Neil Young to The Tragically Hip. While the venue closed as of November 1, 2023, and has not confirmed rebranding under the same name, its legacy as the home of live entertainment remains a cornerstone of Peterborough’s music history. This page provides practical, no-nonsense details to help locals and visitors alike plan around similar venues and events: seating options, parking, transit access, and nearby lodging and dining options with trusted affiliate picks.

For performers and fans, Historic Red Dog’s footprint in Peterborough was more than a stage—it was a community hub. Today, you can explore the city’s evolving live music scene while keeping the spirit of the Red Dog alive through nearby venues, hotels, and dining picks. If you’re looking to attend similar events, secure your seats with a trusted connection in the business, and use the practical guidance below to navigate parking, transport, and nearby amenities.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 189 Hunter St W, Peterborough, ON K9H 2L1 (downtown Peterborough).
  • Capacity: approximately 250 patrons (per local venue listings).
  • Venue type: historic pub/tavern and live-music venue (The Red Dog, later The Historic Red Dog Pub and Tavern).
  • Notable acts hosted: Neil Young, Ronnie Hawkins, Jeff Healey, The Tragically Hip.
  • Status/history: sold in October 2023 and closed as of November 1, 2023; no confirmed reopening under the same name; the venue was marketed as the 'home of live entertainment.'
  • Renaming/history: previously known as Clancy’s/Red Dog; marketed as The Historic Red Dog Pub and Tavern after ownership changes.
  • Parking: no dedicated on-site lot; nearby downtown parking options include Chambers Lot (184 Hunter St W) and other city lots.
  • Transit: served by Peterborough Transit with downtown routes and proximity to the Peterborough Transit Terminal.
  • Nearby hotels: Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn (84 Lansdowne St E), Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront (150 George St), Quality Inn Peterborough (1074 Lansdowne St W).
  • Notable events hosted: historic live music performances and benefits; the venue was widely regarded as a key local music space for decades.