The news was made public in a Facebook post from an employee posted on Tuesday.
“Hi friends, it’s with a mix of immense sadness and gratitude that I can now safely say what everyone in town has been hearing - the Red Dog has been sold and we will be closing the doors permanently on Nov. 1st. It’s been a great run.”
The property has been sold although it is unknown if it will continue as a pub or operate as something different.
A send-off show has been scheduled for Oct. 28. It is an open-stage event where musicians can sign up in person to perform at the venue for the final time.
The Red Dog originally opened as Clancy’s Hotel in 1883 and was owned by John Sullivan and John Clancy.
Also known as the Peterborough House, The American Hotel/House and Brownie’s Tavern, ‘The Red Dog’ came from former owner “Red Dog” Ray McGregor.
