[2] It moved to its current location at 431 College Street in 1990 and became a major venue for Canadian punk rock, hosting Armed and Hammered and other bands.

[4] In September 2020, a proposal was submitted to the city of Toronto to demolish Sneaky Dee's and its surrounding buildings to construct a 13-story mixed-use condominium.

Toronto city councillor Mike Layton voiced his opposition to the proposal, noting that Sneaky Dee's is "an iconic site and it would really be sad to see them go.

"[5] Sneaky Dee's is noted as a major venue for alternative culture and indie rock in Toronto.

[7] “Well, I don’t mean to be a preacher/ And give a sermon from the church of Sneaky Dee’s/ But one more jug of beer and that point that I was reaching/ Will hit me like a vision and make me fall on my knees.” Sneaky Dee's was featured in the Scott Pilgrim series of graphic novels written by Bryan Lee O'Malley.