Bar Rescue Open or Closed?

Bar Rescue Open or Closed

A list of Bar Rescue restaurants, listing if they are open or closed.

Here you will find Bar Rescue updates, episode recaps, up to date information and what happened next after Jon Taffer left the bars featured in the show.

Read below which Bar Rescue bars have closed and which Bar Rescue bars are open.

Bar Rescue Success and Closure Rates


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The Bar Rescue Success Rate stands at 52%
The Bar Rescue Closure Rate stands at 48%

How many Bar Rescue bars are still open?
114 bars are currently still open, 113 are closed.

Bar Rescue Season 1


10 Bars
Aired: July to September 2011

Angels Sports Bar was renamed to Racks Billiards and Bourbon and closed in 2018. There was a fatal stabbing outside the bar in August 2015. In May 2019 there was a fire in the empty building.

Downey's Irish Pub closed in March 2016 after going into foreclosure and owed the state $80,000 in taxes.

The Abbey Pub closed in November 2015 following a fire and a water leak and they hoped to reopen. A gofund me page had been set up and currently stands at $13,000, Jon donated $2500 himself.

Kilkenny's Irish Pub closed in January 2012 after being transformed in a beach bar and renamed Breakwall. The owners felt it was bringing in a younger crowd and the changes were for the better, the regular customers however disagreed.

Swanky Bubbles closed in November 2011 after failing to secure a liquor license and after having landlord issues. The bar was renamed to Sheer during Bar Rescue but the owners reverted to Swanky Bubbles very quickly.

The Blue Frog 22 closed in May 2018 after Mimi decided to retire. After Bar Rescue, the customers loved the new food and they were able to raise prices. They lost over $120000 due to construction at a neighbouring property meant they were unable to open their patio.

The Chicken Bone closed in November 2014, after failing to reopen after closing for the summer due to low trade. They delayed the reopening many times before the business was put up for sale confirming that it was closing. They blame the closure on the economy.

Champs Sports Pub is open. Reviews are good with reports of reasonably priced drinks, a popular Happy Hour and good entertainment.

The Canyon Inn is open and reviews are mixed. Some love the bar and praise the low prices and regular bands. Other customers complain of problems with service.

Angry Ham's Garage and Grill closed in July 2019 and the building was listed for sale for $2.9 million. They had had a number of liquor violations in 2018 and had re-branded as Beacon Street Bar & Grill to improve their reputation.



Bar Rescue Season 2


10 Bars
Aired: July to September 2012

Piratz Tavern closed in April 2015. They reverted back to Piratz Tavern abandoning Jon's new name of Corporate Bar and Grill. They blamed the closure on the negative backlash from appearing on Bar Rescue, constant repeats of the episode and their lease was not renewed as a result.

Bamboo Beach Tiki Bar is open. Reviews are mostly positive but some patron's didn't rate their visit to the bar and the food and service appear to be hit or miss.

J.A. Murphy's closed in July 2012, prior to the airing of the episode and was put up for sale but struggled to sell due to structural problems. The bar was renamed to Murphy's Law during the Bar Rescue episode.

Mystique Lounge closed in 2013 and the building was abandoned. The bar was renamed to Aura Nightclub.

The Olive Pit is open. The bar was renamed to O.P udring the episode. After the episode all of the furniture Jon added was removed. Reviews are mixed and some say the bar has fallen into disrepair and that the service is poor.

The Black Sheep is open and was renamed to The Public House. Reviews are mostly positive and there are many compliments to the food.

Weber's Place closed in July 2013. They renamed it to Weber's Rum Bar & Grill during the show but the owner changed the name to Weber's Sports Bar & Grill, rehired Mario and refused to tell Jon sales figures after two months. Reviews were poor after the show was filmed.

Win, Place or Show closed in July 2012 due to non payment of rent and their lease was ended. Business was up 25% after Bar Rescue and the bar was renamed to America Live.

Rocks closed in November 2014. They returned to their previous name after Jon left citing that Power Plant did not sound like the name of a bar/nightclub. Their other locations remain open.

Extremes is open after being renamed to Second Base Bar and Grill during Bar Rescue. There was a fatal shooting at the bar in November 2013. Jon later made a second visit but walked out.



Bar Rescue Season 3


40 Bars
Aired: February 2013 to May 2014

Turtle Bay is open after being renamed to Spirits on Bourbon. The resurrection drink is still popular, revenue has increased by millions of dollars and reviews are good.

Headhunters closed in April 2014 after being renamed to Metal and Lace, their tax receipts appear to suggest low sales prior to the closure. They were reportedly looking for a new premise after their lease ended but have yet to reopen.

TJ Quills is open and changed it's name back after being renamed as The Annex during Bar Rescue. Reviews after the rescue are mostly positive with a few complaints about bar tenders and bouncers.

The Brixton closed in March 2020 after the couple sold their share in the bar. They quickly changed back after being renamed as Rocket Room 6 during Bar Rescue and reviews were good.

Zanzibar is open with good reviews. Patrons praise the pool tables and complaints are of bartenders favoring friends for service and tables. Owner Ami changed the name from Solids and Stripes back to Zanzibar after the bar was renamed during the show.

The Kasbah is closed. They closed in 2020 after failing to open after the state closure. There was a shooting outside the nightclub in May 2018 and reviews are mostly positive. Shelton has repaid his debts, built a restaurant to be able to serve food and has continued to improve the club.

Lona's Wardlow Station was renamed to Lona’s City Limits Cantina during the show and is open. Reviews are positive with praise for the food and service.

Dimples closed in January 2015 after the city council approved a new development where it was located. Business improved and Sal was able to clear his debt. He wasn't happy with all of the changes and undid some of them including reintroducing some of the memorabilia.

Kid Chilleen's was renamed to Chilleen's on 17 and is open. After Bar Rescue, Donna quit drinking and sales were up 80%. Reviews are positive with compliments about the food, friendly staff and location.

Stand Up Scottsdale closed in April 2017 with plans to reopen in 2018, however this didn't happen. Owner Howard undid a number of the changes made including those to the green room and Bar Rescue had to return to repaint the exterior due to breaching local policy with the colour.

Sand Dollar is open with positive reviews complimenting the food, live music and beer.

Cashmere was renamed to Dual Ultra Nightclub and closed in May 2014 after the building was sold. The manager claimed a lot of the events on the episode were staged.

Handlebar Cafe is open and reviews are mostly positive. They were issued cease and desist orders by the Town Council for a mural and the pair of handlebars above the front entrance put in by the show and as a result took them down.

Barlow's closed in October 2017 after the bar was sold. The bar was renamed to Comeback Bar & Grill during the episode. In 2016, owner Susan Wood won a seat on the city council.

Gipsy closed in January 2014 after owner Paul stripped out the entire interior of the bar as he disliked the changes made during Bar Rescue. The building has been demolished and Paul plans on rebuilding from the ground up after a number of issues have delayed the process. The reopening has been delayed but is due in 2021/22.

Characters Quarters was renamed to MoonRunners Saloon and is open with positive reviews. In 2016, they opened a food truck.

Cliques Bar and Grill was renamed to 22 Klicks Bar and Grill and is open. Jon revisited the bar in 2018 and they have kept Jon's drinks menu and the bar is doing well. Reviews are mixed after the episode with mostly positive reviews of the food but complaints about service.

Libad's Bar and Grill closed in February 2021 and the business was put up for sale. Reviews are mostly positive after the episode with compliments to the pizza, cheap drinks and great staff.

The Hammer closed in March 2016 after the bar was sold to new owners. The bar was renamed to Hammer and Ales.

Marley's on the Beach closed in November 2013 due to personal reasons. The bar was renamed to Marley's Beach Club as they disliked the name Jon proposed.

Rocky Point Cantina closed in August 2013 and was renamed briefly to Havana Cabana Bar and Grill. The show failed to get relevant permits for the exterior paint job which led to a city investigation finding previous modifications also weren't permitted. The owners were forced to declare bankruptcy and they had undone most of Jon's changes prior to the closure.

The Underworld Grill & Bar was renamed to The End and closed in February 2016 after failing to renew their lease. They had moved location a few doors down and business was reportedly up 40%.

Kerry's Sports Pub was renamed to Bacon Bar and is closed. They closed in May 2022 as Bill decided to retire. Reviews were mostly positive with compliments of the food they serve.

Bungalow Bar is open and reviews are mostly positive.

The Alibi closed in December 2013 after being renamed to Garnet Lounge. The closure was due to their debts and changes in the local economy.

MT Bottle closed in December 2019 and the bar was sold to new owners for $325,000 in January 2020. Jon's changes were undone and they lost their liquor licence. Reviews prior to closure were mixed. Owner Tracy passed away in April 2019.

Fairways Golf and Grill was renamed to Brew U and closed in December 2014 due to the excessive debt and their lease ran out. Reviews prior to the closure were mixed with complaints of service and cleanliness issues.

BoondoxXx BBQ and Juke Joint was renamed to Pit and Barrell Bar. The bar closed in November 2013 after owner Chris Ferrell committed a murder at the bar, he was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2015.

Long Shots Sports Bar closed three months after the episode was filmed after being renamed to Badlands Country Nightclub. It appears to have closed so owner Mark could focus on the other bars he owned.

RG's Lounge closed in October 2016 after being renamed to BarCode. Sales after Bar Rescue were up 37% prior to the closure.

O'Banion's Bar & Grill is open and was renamed to Sorties Tavern. The bar was sold to new owners in 2016 due to medical reasons and prior to the sale they had to replace a number of chairs and other items as they weren't fit for commercial use. Reviews have improved under the new ownership.

KC's Bar & Grill is open. They still operate as a members only bar charging a membership fee and many reviews are mixed. Patrons complain of poor service and compliment the welcoming atmosphere.

O'Face Bar is open despite Yelp claiming it is closed? Co-owner Matthew has had many brushes with the law and has been charged with sexual abuse, failing to register as a sex offender and assault. Reviews are mostly negative with consistent comment on poor service but hard to tell if all reviews are genuine due to owner's reputation.

Scoreboard was renamed Agave Junction Cantina and closed in September 2018. There was a stabbing incident with three injured at the bar in December 2016. Reviews prior to closure were mixed with negative comments on service.

The Tailgate was renamed to The Shot Exchange and is open with new owners after they sold the bar in 2015. Reviews are very mixed.

Bryant's Ice House was renamed to Wildcatter Saloon and is open. Reviews are positive with reports of a great atmosphere with great music. Jon was due to return to the bar for another rescue after the bar was damaged after Storm Harvey but had to pull out after Jon contracted pneumonia. The bar was sold to Justin from another rescue, The End Zone in 2017.

Pat's Cocktails is open and reviews are mostly positive with the odd complaint of poor service. Patrons enjoy the live sports, BBQ food and chilled atmosphere.

Oasis Hookah Bar closed in February 2017 after a renewal of their liquor licence was declined after a large number of 911 calls due to fights and disorderly conduct at the bar.

Mary's Outpost is open. Reviews are mostly positive on Google with compliments to the karaoke and welcoming environment but some women speak of unwanted advances by the owners.

The End Zone Sports Bar and Grill is closed. They sold the bar in 2020. Initially reviews were mostly positive but declined in 2019/20.



Bar Rescue Season 4


51 Bars
Aired: October 2014 to July 2016

Artful Dodger was renamed to P's and Q's Autobody closed in October 2018. The bar was bought by bartender Michael was renamed to Repeal XVIII. They briefly closed from March 2015 to May 2016 due to a fire in a nearby building.

Undisputed Sports Bar & Grill was renamed to Soyo Craft Bar and closed in March 2018 after sales declined and regular fines for public nuisance due to disturbances at the bar.

Rhythm and Brews was renamed to 5th and Vine and closed in November 2016. They closed briefly in April 2016 after an ungraded health inspection.

Laguna Lounge closed in August 2017 so that owner Ivan was able to focus on his music career. They didn't keep Jon's new name for the bar.

Jack's Ale House was renamed to Jack's Fire Dept and is open. Reviews are mostly positive with a few complaints on service.

Lickety Split was renamed to 2nd State Lounge and closed in October 2015. The owners had reverted back a lot of Jon's changes within a few months.

Plush was renamed to Osteria Calabria and closed in May 2015 after the building was sold. They were hoping to reopen but failed to do so.

Dirty Rooster closed in December 2015 after Scott sued Robert and the state added more tax for comped alcohol shown during the episode.

Y-Not III was renamed to Nick's House and closed in May 2016. The building was demolished in July 2016.

Packy's Pub was renamed to Campbell's Irish Pub and closed in April 2022. It was put up for sale for $350,000 in December 2017 and was sold in April 2022. Business after Bar Rescue had improved 74%.

Second Base is open but Jon walked out before finishing the episode.

Underground Wonder Bar closed in September 2017 after reverting to their previous name after Jon renamed the bar to Clear Bar

Toucans Oceanside Bar & Grill was renamed to Bonny & Read's Toucan Hideout and is open. Reviews are mostly positive with the odd complaint about service, the food is highly rated.

Heat Restaurant and Lounge was renamed to Ele Lounge and closed in August 2015. Prior to closure sales were up 30% but staff were again dancing for tips. The club was gutted upon closure.

Sandbar Sports Grill is open. Reviews are mostly positive with praise for the staff, outside area and food.

Friar Tucks was renamed to Stein Haus Brau & Brats and closed in December 2015.

The Los Angeles Brewing Company was renamed to LA Brewing Co and closed in April 2015 after the licence was suspended and the building was put up for sale.

The Holding Company was renamed to Patriot House and is open. Reviews are positive but many patrons have mentioned in reviews that the bar is quiet.

Mandala Lounge was renamed to 38th Floor Bar and closed in April 2016. The appearance on Bar Rescue wasn't enough to save them due to declining sales and high debts.

Park 77 / The Lister closed in March/April 2021. Yelp reviews are mostly negative with complaints of overly drunk patrons, lack of food and a run down bar whereas Google reviews are more positive with compliments to the bartenders.

The Bullpen Bar was renamed Oak Tavern and is closed. They closed in Jan 2022.

Murphy's Law Irish Pub closed in October 2016 after failing to secure a buyer for the business.

Six Point Inn was renamed to Over Easy Bar and Breakfast and is open. Reviews are mixed with some complaining of poor tasting drinks and poor service and most complimenting the breakfasts, bartenders and atmosphere.

The Palace is open. The bar was renamed to Menara but they didn't keep the name. Reviews are mostly positive with a few complaints about customer service and the valet service.

Tonic Lounge closed in January 2017 after the building was sold to new owners who decided not to renew the lease. The bar was renamed to Panic Room during the episode. They renamed the bar again to The Raven but it closed in February 2017.

Reviews prior to the closure were positive with patrons enjoying the atmosphere, live bands and drinks. New owners bought the business in March 2017 and reverted to the name given to the bar in Bar Rescue. This closed in August 2019.

Brix Wine Bar was renamed to Brix Sunset Beach and is closed. They closed in 2021 and are now owned by another Bar Rescue owner. Reviews are mostly positive with praise for the food, staff and atmosphere.

Pro's Sports Bar was renamed to BR Steak and is open. Reviews after Bar Rescue are mixed with compliments to the food but some complaints about drinks and service.

Myerz PourHouse was renamed to The Study Lounge and is open with new owners as of 2018. Reviews are mixed with some complaints about the bar tenders but compliments to the atmosphere in the bar with good bands and good drinks.

Caribe Night Club was renamed to La Luz Ultra Lounge and is open. Reviews are mixed with complaints of the bar being overpriced, unfriendly staff and poor service.

Molly Malone's was renamed to Way Point Saloon and is open. Reviews of the bar are positive with compliments to the bar staff and food but a few complaints on lack of service.

Martini Brothers Burger Bar was renamed to Federal and is open. Reviews are positive with compliments to the food, bartenders and drinks with the odd complaint on service.

Ripper's Rock House was renamed to Tim Owens Travelers Tavern and closed in September 2016 due to their busy schedules as Tim was on tour and Micah had a landscaping business to run.

Filling Station Pub was renamed to Off Base Bar and is open. Reviews after the Bar Rescue episode was filmed are very mixed with lengthy patches of 1 star reviews on Yelp but reviews on Google are more positive.

The Hooch was renamed to Proving Ground and closed in May 2016 after Chandra ran out of money and the bar was sold. She appears to have blamed Bar Rescue for the closure.

The Arena closed in July 2016 after owner Mike was sentenced to up to 5 years in prison for tax evasion.

Jazz Katz was renamed to Back Beat Piano Bar and closed in 2016 after an unsuccessful GoFundMe campaign to raise the funds to remain open.

Chix on Dix was renamed to Power Strip and closed in June 2016. The building was put up for sale for $1 million before dropping the price to $500,000.

Mac & Chester's SRO was renamed to Boulder Lodge Bar & Grill but changed their name to Back to the SRO Bar & Grill and is open. In January 2018, the building was listed up for sale for $1million. Reviews are mostly positive with compliments to the food they serve.

Van Goghz was renamed to Crafted and is open. Shortly after the rescue more of the reviews were negative with some not liking the shortened menu but recent reviews are mosttly positive.

Dale 1891 was renamed to Cayman Cove and closed in June 2019 with the owners wanting to spend more time with their family. Reviews prior to the closure were mostly negative with complaints of rude, slow service and the bar being empty.

O’Kelleys Irish Pub was renamed to Pastimes on 4th and closed in July 2017. The limited reviews after the episode was filmed are average with complaints on the cleanliness and service at the bar.

Freaki Tiki was renamed to Frankie T's and later Frankie T's Dive Bar closed in February 2017. They had abandoned Jon's concept for the bar and branded themselves as a dive bar with a nautical theme.

George and Dragon is open and reviews are mostly positive with compliments to the food but complaints on slow service and the off-putting exterior.

Grinders was renamed to The Cajun Belle and closed in July 2019 after being sold to a new owner in September 2017. Reviews were mostly positive both after the episode was filmed and with the new ownership.

The Bridge Lounge was renamed to The Bridge: A Local’s Bar is open and reviews are mixed with compliments to the karaoke and drink prices but complaints about Gary after he was rehired as manager.

Cirivello's was renamed to The Aging Room at Cirivello’s. They closed in July 2017 after it appears that they lost their liquor licence and were forced to close. Prior to the closure patrons found them unexpectedly closed and reviews were mixed, with ether 1 or 5 stars on Yelp.

City Bistro was renamed to The Beechwood and is closed. Both cooks hired in the episode left within 6 months and reviews were mixed after the filming of the episode.

Baseline Sports Bar was renamed to Brick and Barley and is open. They scrapped many of the changes made during the episode including the cocktail menu and uniforms. AJ sold the bar to General Manager Whitney in May 2022. Reviews are mostly positive with compliments to the wings but there are some complaints on service.

Black Light District Rock & Roll Lounge closed in July 2018. Jon had walked out of the bar and did not carry on with the rescue. The owner David was subject to a lot of online criticism after the episode aired.

The Gallopin' Goose is open and reviews are mixed and it appears the food is hit and miss. Scott the owner referred to the show as an hour long commercial for the bar and made more improvements to the bar including covering the patio.



Bar Rescue Season 5


25 Bars
Aired: August 2016 to September 2017

Champagne's Cafe is open with positive reviews. Jon revisited the bar in 2020 after the bar struggled during shutdowns.

The Wheel House Bar was renamed to Derby's Bar & Grill and is open. Reviews are mostly positive with the odd complaint on atmosphere.

City Bar was renamed to The Bradley and closed after being sold on 30th June 2016.

Celebrities Sports Grill was renamed to The Victory Bar and closed a month after the show was filmed. Reviews were negative in the short span they remained open.

YNot Sports Pub & Grub closed in August 2017. They had changed the name back from The Forbidden Pub and reverted to the original set up of the bar.

Russell City Grill & Sports Bar is closed. They closed after the owner was convicted of drug offences. It was renamed to Fogline Bar & Grill. Reviews were mixed with some patrons branding the bar run down and some have had issues with service.

Schafer's Bar & Grill is closed. They were very vocal that they didn't like the changes made during Bar Rescue. They renamed the bar to Scorpion Lounge & Steakhouse in 2019, before closing in 2020 and reviews were mixed with complaints on rude staff and poor service on Yelp.

Sam Jordan's Bar and Grill closed in November 2019 due to their high debts and was put up for sale in May 2019. It was removed from sale for a few months whilst they tried to keep the business going but was put back up for sale in July 2019.

The Tradewindsis open.

Brickhouse Bar and Grill was renamed to Garrison Tavern and closed in August 2017.

Fort One Bar and Lounge was renamed to The Roc closed in August 2019.

Triple Nickel Tavern is open. They have moved location to across the street from their previous location. Reviews are positive with compliments to the friendly bar staff, atmosphere and drink offerings.

St8 Pub / State Pub was renamed to Downstairs Bar + Kitchen and closed in July 2017 and was sold to new owners.

Summit House Grill And Tap closed in July 2018 for a remodel and failed to reopen.

The Dugout is open after reverting to their previous name after being renamed to Press Box during the episode. Reviews are mixed with complaints on service and inappropriate staff behaviour but have improved in 2020.

Speakeasy Bar and Grill was renamed to Second Line Co. and closed in January 2018 after the owners decided to sell the bar.

Big Mike's Sports Bar and Grill is open and reviews are mostly positive with compliments to the food but there are some complaints on service.

Desi Romano's Sports Bar and Grill is open. Reviews are mostly positive with compliments to the food, drinks and service.

Casual Tap closed in September 2016. The bar was closed at the time of the visit and failed to reopen after Jon's visit.

Paddy's Pub was renamed to Pat's Courtyard Bar and later Oasis Bar and closed in September 2017.

Jack's Place was renamed to The Regan Lounge and closed in September 2017 after a fire gutted the building and caused over $500,000 of damage.

Liquid Lounge was renamed to Tidal Bay Beach Bar and closed in January 2019. Bartender Lola left in October 2018 and they also lost their liquor licence in January 2019. Reviews were mostly positive after the episode was aired.

Sidelines Sports Grill and Bar was renamed to Lake House Bar & Grill and is open. Reviews are mixed with both compliments and complaints about the food and service.

Rockin' Rhonda's was renamed to Rhonda's A Neighborhood Bar and is open. Reviews are mostly positive with compliments to the drinks and staff, there is the odd complaint of service.

Lucky Leprechaun was renamed to Lucky's Corner Pocket closed in December 2018 when Georgiann sold the bar and retired. The bar reopened as Fireside Lounge and Billiards in January 2019 with new owners.



Bar Rescue Season 6


41 Bars
Aired: March 2018 to September 2019

Game Time Sports Grill was renamed to The Legacy Bar and Grille and is closed. They closed in January 2021 due to increasing debts after a delay in permission to reopen after being forced to close due to a health directive. Reviews were mostly positive with compliments to the food although some patrons don't like the changes.

Havana Mix Cigar was renamed to Robusto By Havana Mix and is open. Reviews are very positive with praise for the food, atmosphere, cigars and drinks.

Paladino's was renamed to Theory but has swapped between the two names a few times. Theory closed in July 2018 after being sold to new owners.

King's Duck Inn closed in March 2022. The business was put up for sale via auction in February 2021 and later for sale on Loopnet. Serena sold the business to spend more time with her family.

Joe's Thirsty Lizard Bar and Grill was renamed to The Iron Horse and closed in August 2019. The bar was sold to new owners and became the Lazy Lizard. This closed in February 2020.

Club Platinum is open and reviews are mostly positive with some complaints on dancers.

Cap'n Odies Lounge is open with mostly positive reviews with praise for the atmosphere and both compliemnts and complaints of the service and bartenders.

Copper Rocket Pub is open and was sold to new owners two months after the Bar Rescue makeover. Reviews are mostly very positive after the new owners bought the bar.

The Cave Sports Bar is open and reviews are positive with praise for the drinks, sports and atmosphere.

Barley Pop's Bar and Grill was renamed to The Valley Saloon before changing the name back and is open. Shortly after the episode was filmed a health inspection uncovered cockroaches, fruit flies and rotten food.

No Name Saloon is open. Reviews are mostly positive with some patrons saying that the bar has gone downhill.

Phish Heads was renamed to Phish Tales and is open. Reviews are positive with many patrons enjoying the food and there are positive comments about staff.

The Airliner is open with new owners after being sold in November 2019. The new owners renovated the bar and it relaunched with a more upmarket vibe.

Blue Water Daiquiri and Oyster Bar was renamed to Sydney an Australian Beach Club and closed in January 2019. A poor health inspection in October 2018 reported dead rodents and birds and evidence of a live infestation amongst other cleanliness issues.

El K'Rajo Beach Bar is open with compliments to the view, food, drinks and the bar staff with the odd complaint of poor service or being overpriced.

Fatballs Sports Bar and Grill closed in May 2019 after owner Tony sold the bar. The name was changed to Bayou Bar & Grill but Tony changed it back as customers thought the bar had closed and sales declined.

The Wanted Saloon was renamed to The Dickson Bar before changing the name back and is open with new owners after the couple decided to sell to focus on their newborn son.

Britestar Tavern is open with excellent reviews of the drinks, service, bartenders and atmosphere.

Island Bar and Grill closed in March 2018 after their licence was revoked following a shooting outside the bar by a bouncer and the bar was viewed as unsafe by the city officials.

Shibo is open with mostly positive reviews with compliments to the food and some negative comments on service.

Country Nights was renamed to Madame Dalia’s Country Bar and is open. They dropped the Madame from the name as it made them sound like a brothel and sales had improved.

RJ'S Replay was renamed to Frozen Cactus and is open. Reviews are mixed with some customers loving the friendly service and others complaining of poor food and bad service.

The Original Hideout is open and sales were up 20%. Reviews are mostly positive.

Crossroads Grille was renamed to Gaddy Shack and closed in March 2018, shortly after Bar Rescue filmed the episode. Many of the staff went to work at their other bars DONKS after the bar closed.

UNLV College of Hospitality is hosting events three times a week.

The Recovery Room was renamed to The Baseline and is open. Reviews are mostly positive about drinks and service although there are some complaints about the pizza.

Kiva Lounge and Bar was renamed to The Morgue before quickly being changed back and is open with new owners. The bar was sold in October 2019 and reviews prior to the sale were mixed.

Eliphino was renamed to The Shattered Bar and closed in October 2018 before the episode was aired due to the delay in the airing of the episode.

LIV Bar and Restaurant was renamed to Halo Restaurant and Bar and closed in May 2019.

The China Grove Trading Post was renamed to The Tipsy Bull and closed in October 2018 after the owners sold the bar. A new bar called Mr Jim's Trading Post opened in it's place.

Gil and Rick's Sports Bar and Pizzeria was renamed to Sauced Bar Pizzeria and Sandwiches and is open. They have had a number of health inspections that uncovered issues with cleanliness, food storage and preparation.

New England's Ale House Grille was renamed to Das Brauhaus and closed in May 2019 due to Tara struggling to juggle the bar with her family. Reviews are mostly positive after the episode was filmed.

Thunderbolt Bar and Grill was renamed to Thunderbird KSC Tavern and reviews are mostly positive with compliments to the bartenders, prices and food.

Whiskey Girl Saloon was renamed to The Stampede Saloon and closed in July 2019 after sales declined at the bar but reopened three weeks later. Reviews are positive after the episode was filmed.

Harbor Point Club and Grill was renamed to JB Taco but was changed back by the owners. They changed the name again to Rocket's Sports Bar & Grill in May 2019 and it closed in early 2020.

Drunken Donkey Bar and Grill was renamed to Butcher & Brew Pub and is open. Reviews are excellent with compliments to the food and service and only the odd complaint.

Buffalo City Bar and Grille is open but under new management as son Frankie took over ownership of the bar. Reviews are mixed with both good and bad reviews of food, drinks and service.

Stix & Stones Bar and Grill was renamed to Pit Stop Bar and BBQ but they changed it back. Stix and Stones Bar in 2020 and was listed for sale. They briefly closed in July 2019 for a few weeks before deciding to reopen. Reviews were mostly positive although a few claim that they have gone back to their old ways.

Edge of Town was renamed to Water’s Edge Bar & Grill and the owners have appeared on Bar Rescue previously with Longshots Sports Bar. Waters Edge is open and reviews are mostly positive with complaints on smoking being allowed in the bar.

Wildefire Bistro was renamed to The Prime Bar and is open with new owners. The previous owners sold the bar in July 2019. Reviews are mixed with compliments to the food but complaints on service.

G.I. Jodi's Bar and Grill was renamed to Malloy's Bar & Grille and is open. Reviews are mostly positive and compliment the food and service.

The Fifth Amendment is closed. They closed in March 2021. Reviews were mixed. Most compliment the drinks and atmosphere and there are some complaints about service and Brad the owner, although it is hard to tell if these are genuine.


Bar Rescue Season 7


7 Bars
Aired: March to September 2020

SacTown Sports Bar and Grill was renamed to Brannan Manor Restaurant and Spirits and is open. Reviews are very mixed on both service and food, customers either love or hate the experience.

Lucky 66 Bowl is closed. It was renamed to The Great 66 Entertainment Center but they reverted to Lucky 66. They closed after being unable to reopen following state closures during the pandemic.

Linda Lou's Time For Two was renamed to Pursers Bar and closed in December 2019. The bar was listed for sale for $200,000 in January and sold fairly quickly.

The Union was renamed to The Midway and is open. Reviews are mixed and many regulars don't like the changes with complaints of less tables available, uncleaned bathrooms and a smaller menu.

VFW Post 6216 is open and the patrons are enjoying the changes made during the show which included a complete remodel of the kitchen. Membership sign ups have increased.

The Sandbar Brewery and Grill was renamed to Playa Island Bar but they reverted to The Sandbar and closed in November 2019.

The Grant Bar and Lounge was renamed to Leia's Restaurant. Lounge. Nightclub and is open. Reviews are mostly positive with good food, praise for the dance floor and drinks but some complaints on service.

The Broadway Club was renamed to The Roost Bar and is open. Reviews are mostly positive with praise for the food and service. They no longer serve fried chicken and made claims about the show on social media, including that the show was trying to pressure them to drink on the job.

Rob Ben's Restaurant and Lounge was renamed to Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul and is open. Reviews are mostly positive with customers enjoying the service and the food, especially the shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles.

Kalaveraz Cocina-Cantina was renamed to Sierra Madre Cantina and is open. Reviews are very mixed after the show with customers either loving the food and decor or disliking the food and receiving incorrect orders.

Pepe's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina was renamed to Par Bar briefly before returning to Pepe's and is open. Reviews from regulars are mostly positive with praise for food and service but one review says that nothing has changed except for the updated decor.

Bottoms Up Bar and Grill is open. Filming took place shortly before being forced to close due to restrictions, they reopened and reviews are good.

Silver Dollar is open. Reviews are very mixed after the episode was filmed with some praising the bar for service and drinks and others complaining of a long wait, dirty bar and a negative atmosphere due to regular arguments and fights.

Pineapple Hill Saloon and Grill was renamed to Renz Social House is open. After Bar Rescue, reviews are mostly positive with compliments to the bartenders, food and service. Rena has started a GoFundMe to return the original name and sign.

Jolt'n Joe's Gaslamp was renamed to The Gaslamp and is closed. They closed in April 2021 after they were evicted by their landlord after he filed for eviction with the court, despite a ban on evictions at the time.

Armadillo Grill was renamed to Brenda's Inferno and is open. They have temporarily closed a number of times and limited reviews are mostly positive. There are compliments for drinks, food and service.



Bar Rescue Season 8


23 Bars
Aired: May 2021 - June 2022

Paradise Cantina is open. Reviews are mostly positive and Rob has reported takings after the first month after the show were good.

Capo’s Restaurant and Speakeasy is open. Reviews are positive with praise for the atmosphere, service and food.

Cork & Thorn is open. Reviews are positive with praise for the vibe of the bar, drinks, service and food.

La Casona Bar and Grill is closed. They closed in January 2022. Reviews after the show are very mixed with customers both loving and hating the food and service at the bar.

Nevada Brew Works is open. Reviews after the show are mostly positive with praise for the range of beers on offer and food.

Badlands Saloon is open. Reviews after the show are mostly positive with praise for the atmosphere and some complaints about some bartenders.

VFW Post 10054 is open. Reviews after the show are mostly positive with praise for the food. They have renovated the kitchen and made other improvements.

Griff's Bar and Billiards is open. Reviews after the show are mostly positive with praise for the cleanliness. Gary was fired shortly after the rescue.


Ninja Karaoke is open. Reviews after the show are mostly positive with praise for the entertainment.

The County Line Lounge and Grille / The Billy Bar is closed. The bar was listed for sale in March 2023 and sold shortly after. Reviews after the show are very positive with praise for the atmosphere, bartenders and food.

True Grit Tavern / The Roost is open. Reviews are mostly positive after the episode with customers liking the new food. Some regulars don't like the changes that Jon made to the bar.

Gilly's Sports Bar / Stadium Club Bar & Grill is open. Reviews are mostly positive after the episode with some complaints about service. They changed the name back to Gilly's shortly after filming.

Ace's Sports Hangar / Ace’s A Sporting Bar And Grill is closed. They sold the bar in February 2022. Reviews were mostly positive after the episode with some minor complaints about food and service.

The Brick Tavern / Char Bar & BBQ is open. Reviews are mostly positive after the episode with compliments to the food. They have kept the new name.

G Willicker's / The GW is open. Reviews are mostly positive and the sisters have praised the show to local press.

Confetti's Bar & Grill / Tropica Bar & Cafe is open. Reviews are mostly positive with some complaints about service of food.

SandTown Pub is open. Reviews are mostly positive. They didn't keep the new name JJ's Chicken Bar as there was another chicken place called JJ's nearby.

JF Kicks / Jimmy's is open. Reviews are mostly positive especially about the food they serve. They changed their name back shortly after filming.

Cerealholic Cafe & Bar / The Loft is closed. They closed in August 2022 due to family issues. They kept the new name and reviews were mostly positive after the show.

AJ’s on the River / Jerry’s Dockside Bar and Grill is open. Reviews are very positive especially about the food and they have kept the new name.

The Forge / Crowne Irish Pub is closed. They closed in July 2022. Reviews were mixed after the show.

Throwbacks / Murphy's Arcade Bar & Pizza is open. Reviews are mostly positive. They didn't keep the new name that Jon gave them and have made some changes to the interior of the bar.

JJ's Sports Bar & Grill / JJ'S Sports Cafe is open. Reviews are mostly positive with some negative comments on the service.

Rockabillies / Bar Retro is open. Reviews are mostly positive about the food, service and music.

Hideaway Bar & Grill is closed. They closed in August 2023. Jon did not rescue the bar and walked away on the second day. Reviews are mostly negative after the episode, with complaints about being towed, service and food quality.

360 Lounge Reloaded / Rio Ultra Lounge is open. They kept the new name and reviews are mostly positive. There are a few complaints about service.

Colorado Cork and Keg / Valerie’s Brew House is open. They kept the new name and reviews are very positive with praise for the food, drinks and service.

Blue Sports Grille / Colorado Champions Sports Cafe is open. They kept the new name and reviews are very positive with praise for the new burgers and service.

CJ's Patio Grill is open. Reviews are very positive with the new burgers being a big hit.

Corner Pocket II / The Gateway Pub and Grill is open. Reviews are very positive with some fake negative reviews.

Papa Joe's Sports Bar / Layla’s Pizza Pub is open. Reviews are very positive with praise for the pizza, service and atmosphere.

Corner Cafe Bar & Grill / Country Barn is open. Reviews are positive with praise for the new food. They increased their opening times to meet the demand.

Strikers / Bullseye Sports Bar and Kitchen is open. Reviews are positive with customers loving the food and the prices.

VFW Post 9644 is open. The changes have been well received and memberships are up.

Firehouse Sports Pub / Dave's Firehouse is open. Reviews are mostly positive but Dave is considering selling the bar.

Latitudes Bar and Grill / Latitudes Island Bar & Grill is open. Reviews are mostly positive with compliments on the food and service.

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1 comment:

  1. Tonic Lounge is open.

    Not really. It's a different bar with the same name and different owners. The original Panic Room was renamed by Bar Rescue to Tonic Lounge, then they changed their name to The Raven, then closed. New owners opened up a new Tonic Lounge.

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