It started in 1950, when Avi Ross' grandfather Jack bought a building housing pool tables, shuffleboards, dart boards and two of the first nine inch televisions, which often attracted fans of Hockey Night in Canada. Jack converted the ground floor into a bar and called it The Rex, a hotel and bar.
Who owns the Rex Hotel?
Bob Ross. Bob Ross has served as the proud owner of The Rex Hotel for over 40 years.
Is the Rex in Toronto open?
Doors are open daily from 4 to 11 p.m. “We hope you will join the Rex family once again, ensuring a safe and successful partnership,” management said. Toronto jazz fans were due for some good news after the COVID-19 pandemic forced several of the city's most beloved clubs to permanently close.3 Sept 2020