Save Teddy O'Brian's: Keep the Music Alive

Save Our Stage: Help Our Beloved Dive Bar Survive

For decades, Teddy O'Brian's has been more than just a bar — it's been a home. A home for misfits and musicians, poets and punks, old souls and wild hearts. It’s the place where strangers become friends, where live music pulses through the floorboards, and where memories are made over cold beers and warm conversations.

But now, we’re in trouble — and we need your help.

Why We're Asking for Help

Due to unforeseen legal issues and mounting bills, we’re fighting to keep our doors open. The cost of legal representation, has pushed us to the brink.

We’ve always prided ourselves on being scrappy, self-sufficient, and full of heart — but this fight is too big for us to handle alone.

What Your Donation Will Do

Your support will help us:

Cover urgent legal fees that threaten our right to operate

Support local musicians who rely on our stage for income and expression

Preserve a space where creativity, community, and live music thrive

We’re not some corporate venue or polished chain — we’re rough around the edges and proud of it. But that’s exactly why we matter. In a world of algorithms and gentrification, Teddy O'Brian's is one of the last truly independent places where real people can be real together.

If You’ve Ever:

Watched a friend’s first gig on our stage

Shared a toast after a hard day

Danced like nobody was watching to a local band

Felt like you belonged when you needed it most…

Then you already know what Teddy O's means to this community.

How You Can Help

Donate what you can — every dollar makes a difference.

Share this campaign far and wide — your voice spreads the word faster than we ever could.

Show up — come to our events, support our bands, and remind the world why this place matters.

We don’t want to close our doors. We want to keep the music playing, the stories flowing, and the spirit alive.

From the bottom of our whiskey-soaked, music-loving hearts — thank you.

With love,

Teddy O'Brian's

www.teddyobrianshighwood.com