Overview

• The 54 Dundas St. E. institution, known for its library lounge, circular aquarium bar and rooftop patio, confirmed the Nov. 15, 2025 closure on its website.
• Toronto City Council has approved a mixed-use redevelopment for the block that includes the pub, clearing the way for demolition of existing buildings.
• Coverage cites differing project details, with reports of a 23-storey, 336‑unit complex or a roughly 30‑storey tower with nearly 300 residences, and the property has been sold.
• A heritage assessment acknowledges the site’s cultural significance, yet any preservation of the pub’s physical elements remains unresolved.
• The pub intends to stay open through most of the fall academic term so TMU and University of Toronto patrons can make final visits.