[citation needed] DJs and live acts to have performed at the Grill times include Hot Chip, Ash, Shane MacGowan, Dirty Sanchez, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Paul Van Dyk, Judge Jules, Republic of Loose, Ocean Colour Scene and Chuck Berry.

[citation needed] This was disputed, as at the time he was in the Seanad and former Taoiseach Charles Haughey was Minister for Justice and had set about finalising the new Liquor Act and inserted a clause which changed the law for urban areas.

[3][4] The management of the venue subsequently renewed their licence and took court action to recover tens of thousands of euros worth of drink seized from the premises by Gardaí.

[8][9] The premises re-opened under company name Golden Grill Letterkenny Ltd. after the local Tinney family bought the venue.

[10] The venue fell into disuse in recent years and in 2021 planning permission was sought, in the name of John Barry, for its demolition.