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This is where I will keep updated statistics of the bars that have appeared on Bar Rescue. This will be continually updated, so feel free to bookmark it and share it with others.
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Running T ota l Of Episodes That Have Aired - 87 of 201 Bars Have Closed, 103 of 201 Bars Are Still Open With Same Owners, 11 Bars Sold
Season 8 (Vegas Season) - 11 of 11 Bars Open
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| 1 | Paradise Cantina | Las Vegas, NV | Open | Still open and the reviews remain positive. The bar has said things are improving. More detailed update. |
| 2 | Capo's Restaurant & Speakeasy | Las Vegas, NV | Open | Still open and the reviews remain positive. Nico is a multi-millionaire. More detailed update. |
| 3 | Champagne's | Las Vegas, NV | Open | Still open and included in the season 5 numbers. Not included in season 8 so the bar isn't double counted. Update on 2nd rescue. |
| 4 | Cork & Thorn | Las Vegas, NV | Open | Still open and reviews are mostly positive. More detailed update. |
| 5 | La Casona | Las Vegas, NV | Open | Still open and reviews before and after the makeover are not that great. More detailed update. |
| 6 | Nevada Brew Works | Las Vegas, NV | Open | Still open and reviews before and after the makeover are both positive. Business picking up as tourism does. More detailed update. |
| 7 | Badlands Saloon | Las Vegas, NV | Open | Still open and there weren't many reviews for the bar. They did say business has improved. More detailed update. |
| 8 | VFW Post 10054 | Pahrump, NV | Open | Still open and the only reviews were positive. Marty will step down in June 2022. Not included in stats. More detailed update. |
| 9 | Griff's Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Open | Still open and the reviews were positive before and after the makeover. Gary is no longer there. More detailed update. |
| 10 | Ninja Karakoe | Las Vegas, NV | Open | Still open and the reviews were positive before and after the makeover. More detailed update. |
| 11 | County Line Lounge & Grille - Renamed The Billy Bar | Tucson, AZ | Open | Still open and the bar kept the name and the owners are happy with the makeover. More detailed update. |
| 12 | True Grit Tavern - Renamed The Roost | Maricopa, AZ | Open | Still open and the reviews have been mixed since the makeover. More detailed update. |
*VFW Post not included in the bar statistics
Season 7 - 12 of 15 Bars Open, 3 of 15 Bars Closed
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| 16 | Armadillo Grill - Renamed Brenda's Inferno | Phoenix, AZ | Open | Had to close due to government regulations shortly after the makeover. Reopened in May 2020. More Detailed Update. |
| 15 | Jolt N Joe's - Renamed Gaslamp Social | San Diego, CA | Closed | Had to close due to government regulations shortly after the makeover. More Detailed Update. Closed for good in April 2021 after lease issues - Info on Closure. |
| 14 | Pineapple Hill - Renamed Renz Social House | Tustin, CA | Open | Reviews after the makeover are mixed. Had to close due to government regulations, but is now reopen. More Detailed Update. |
| 13 | Silver Dollar | Chula Vista, CA | Open | Reviews after the makeover are somewhat negative. Temporarily closed due to government regulations. More Detailed Update. |
| 12 | Bottoms Up Bar & Grill | Stanton, CA | Open | Still open and the owner owns five other Bottoms Up locations. More Detailed Update. |
| 11 | Pepe's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina - Renamed Par Bar | Canyon Lake, CA | Open | Still open and quickly went back to Pepe's after the makeover. They also removed all of the golf themed decorations. More Detailed Update. |
| 10 | Kalaveraz - Renamed Sierra Madre Cantina | Escondido, CA | Open | Still open and is more of a restaurant than a bar. Episode was filmed just 5 months after the restaurant opened. More Detailed Update. |
| 9 | Rob Ben's Restaurant & Lounge - Renamed Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul | Emeryville, CA | Open | Still open and is more of a restaurant than a bar. This was the episode with NFL player Marshawn Lynch as the owner. More Detailed Update. |
| 8 | The Broadway Club - Renamed The Roost Bar | Tooele, UT | Open | Still open and there aren't many reviews. They no longer serve fried chicken despite having it on their bar sign. More Detailed Update. |
| 7 | The Grant Bar & Lounge - Renamed Leia's Restaurant. Lounge. Nightclub. | Tracy, CA | Open | Still open and the reviews are somewhat positive. People have said the dance floor is crowded on weekends meaning they are getting crowds. More Detailed Update. |
| 6 | The Sandbar Brewery & Grill - Renamed Playa Island Bar | Albuquerque, NM | Closed | Went back to the name The Sandbar shortly after the makeover. Closed months after the makeover and before their Bar Rescue episode aired. More Detailed Update. |
| 5 | VFW Post 6216 | Albuquerque, NM | Open | VFW Post 6216 is still open and there are no reviews. Not included in stats. More Detailed Update. |
| 4 | The Union - Renamed The Midway Tavern | Midvale, UT | Open | The bar is open with positive reviews about the food and staff. People have complaints about the theme and dirty bathrooms. More Detailed Update. |
| 3 | Linda Lou's Time for Two - Renamed Purser's Bar | Layton, UT | Closed | The bar closed before the episode aired and a few months after the Bar Rescue makeover. More Detailed Update. |
| 2 | Lucky 66 Bowl - Renamed The Lucky 66 Entertainment Center | Albuquerque, NM | Open | Still open and the reviews are more about the bowling alley than the bar. Positive reviews, but some negative ones about the owner and bowling lanes. More Detailed Update. |
| 1 | SacTown Sports Bar & Grill - Renamed Brannan Manor Restaurant & Spirits | Sacramento, CA | Open | Still open and the bar has kept the name. A lot of negative comments about service even when the bar isn't busy. More Detailed Update. |
*VFW Post not included in the bar statistics
Season 6 (3rd set) - 8 of 10 Bars Open, 2 of 10 Bars Sold
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| 10 | The Fifth Amendment | Bountiful, UT | Open | The bar is open and the reviews are mixed. They have the only club liquor license in Bountiful, UT. More Detailed Update. |
| 9 | GI Jodi's Renamed Malloy's Bar & Grill | Littleton, CO | Open | The bar has kept the name and the reviews since the makeover are very positive. More Detailed Update. |
| 8 | WildeFire Bistro - Renamed The Prime Bar | Aurora, CO | Sold | The bar had negative reviews after the makeover and it was sold a few months after the makeover and before the episode aired. More Detailed Update. |
| 7 | Edge of Town - Renamed Water's Edge Bar & Grill | Blue Springs, MO | Open | The bar kept the name and the reviews are mostly positive. Complaints about smoking inside. Owner's 3rd appearance on Bar Rescue. More Detailed Update. |
| 6 | Stix & Stones Bar and Grill - Renamed Pit Stop Bar & BBQ | Sugar Creek, MO | Open | The bar quickly went back to the name Stix & Stones. They closed in July, but decided to reopen. Currently listed for sale. More Detailed Update. |
| 5 | Buffalo City Bar & Grille - Renamed BCBG | St. Petersburg, FL | Sold | The bar kept the name and is still non-smoking. Negative reviews, but Doreen no longer runs the bar. She sold to her brother Frankie who is now running it. More Detailed Update. |
| 4 | Drunken Donkey Bar & Grill - Renamed Butcher & Brew Pub | Lewisville, TX | Open | The bar kept the name and the bar owners have multiple other businesses including another Drunken Donkey bar. Sales have decreased since the makeover. More Detailed Update. |
| 3 | Harbor Point Club & Grill - Renamed JB Taco | Richardson, TX | Open | The bar did not keep the name JB Taco or the concept. They currently go by Rocket's Sports Bar & Grill. Reviews have been somewhat positive. More Detailed Update. |
| 2 | Whiskey Girl Saloon - Renamed The Stampede Saloon | Fort Worth, TX | Open | The bar closed a few weeks before their episode aired. Makeover was in March, closed in July. More Detailed Update. Bar reopened a week after makeover |
| 1 | Thunderbolt Bar & Grill - Renamed Thunderbird KSC Tavern | Pleasant Valley, MO | Open | The bar is still open and has kept the name. The few reviews so far are positive. More Detailed Update. |
Season 6 (2nd set) - 6 of 12 Bars Open, 6 of 12 Bars Closed
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| 12 | New England's Ale House - Renamed Das Brauhaus | Palm Harbor, FL | Closed | The bar closed a few months after the Bar Rescue makeover. Owner Tara wanted more time with her family and is now doing real estate. More Detailed Update. |
| 11 | Gil & Rick's Sports Bar & Pizzeria - Renamed Sauced | Largo, FL | Open | The bar is still open and has kept the name. Reviews are mixed and owners seem happy with the makeover. Had a bad restaurant inspection right after Bar Rescue. More Detailed Update. |
| 10 | The China Grove Trading Post - Renamed The Tipsy Bull | China Grove, TX | Closed | The bar kept the name, but closed in October 2018 before the episode aired. Rescue was in May 2018, but didn't air until May 2019. More Detailed Update. |
| 9 | LIV Nightclub - Renamed Halo Restaurant and Bar | Las Vegas, NV | Closed | The bar kept the name, but closed in late 2018 before the episode aired. Rescue was in Feb. 2018, but didn't air until May 2019. More Detailed Update. |
| 8 | Eliphino Dive and Dine - Renamed The Shattered Bar | Las Vegas, NV | Closed | The bar kept the name, but closed in October 2018 before the episode aired. Rescue was in Feb. 2018, but didn't air until April 2019. More Detailed Update. |
| 7 | Kiva Lounge & Bar - Renamed The Morgue | San Marcos, TX | Closed | The bar quickly renamed the bar from The Morgue to Kiva Lounge & Bar. Reviews are mostly negative with complaints about bartenders/service. More Detailed Update. Closed in 10/2019 - Info on Closure. |
| 6 | The Recovery Room - Renamed The Base Line | San Antonio, TX | Open | Has good reviews both before and after the Bar Rescue makeover. Owner Heather is happy with the makeover. More Detailed Update. |
| 5 | Crossroads Grille - Renamed Gaddy Shack | Antioch, TN | Closed | The bar was closed before their Bar Rescue episode even aired. The owners also own another bar called Donks in Nashville. More Detailed Update. |
| 4 | The Original Hideout | Tucson, AZ | Open | Still open and they have positive reviews about the food and negative reviews about service. Ramiro also co-owns another bar. More Detailed Update. |
| 3 | RJ's Replays - Renamed The Frozen Cactus | Tucson, AZ | Open | Still open and they somewhat changed the name to RJ's Frozen Cactus. More Detailed Update. |
| 2 | Country Nights - Renamed Madame Dalia's Country Bar | San Antonio, TX | Open | Still open there haven't been too many reviews. Goes by Dalia's Country Bar. Sales have increased slightly since Bar Rescue. More Detailed Update. |
| 1 | Shibo | San Juan, Puerto Rico | Open | Still open and the reviews are mixed with people liking the food but complaining about service. More Detailed Update. |
Season 6 - 10 of 19 Bars Open, 3 Bars Sold, 6 Bars Closed
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| 19 | Island Bar & Grill - Renamed Island Lounge | Blue Island, IL | Closed | The bar closed in March 2018 due to a shooting involving bouncers from the bar. The bar closed before the episode aired. More Detailed Update |
| 18 | Britestar Tavern | Glendora, CA | Sold | The bar was sold just three months after the Bar Rescue makeover and about a year before the episode aired. More Detailed Update |
| 17 | The Wanted Saloon - Renamed The Dickson | Dickson, TN | Closed | |
| 16 | Fatballs - Renamed The Bayou Bar & Grill | Jacksonville, FL | Closed | |
| 15 | El K'rajo Beach Bar | Puerto Rico | Open | The bar is still open and is very grateful for their Bar Rescue. More Detailed Update |
| 14 | Blue Water Daiquiri & Oyster Bar - Renamed Sydney an Australian Beach Club | Jacksonville Beach, FL | Closed | |
| 13 | The Airliner | Los Angeles, CA | Sold | The bar is still open and has negative reviews about the staff/service. The bar was listed for sale before the Bar Rescue episode aired More Detailed Update. The bar closed for a bit, but reopened in 1/2020 with new owners who kept name. |
| 12 | Phish Heads - Renamed Phish Tales | Lake City, FL | Open | The bar is still open and had good reviews before and after the makeover. Lot of locals go to the bar. Bar Rescue contacted them for the makeover. More Detailed Update |
| 11 | No Name Saloon | Edgewater, FL | Open | The bar is still open and has mixed reviews. There was a murder at the bar 2 months after the Bar Rescue visit. More Detailed Update |
| 10 | Barley Pop's - Renamed The Valley Saloon | Las Vegas, NV | Open | The bar is still open, but doesn't have a website or any social media pages. Had a bad health inspection 5 months after the Bar Rescue visit. Changed name back to Barley Pops. More Detailed Update |
| 9 | The Cave Sports Bar | Anaheim, CA | Open | The bar had great reviews both before and after the Bar Rescue visit. They are opening another location for the bar. More Detailed Update |
| 8 | The Copper Rocket Pub | Maitland, FL | Sold | The bar was sold in August 2017, long before their episode of Bar Rescue even aired. More Detailed Update |
| 7 | Cap N Odies | Atlantic Beach, FL | Open | The bar is still open and people like the makeover. There are a lot of regulars that go there. More Detailed Update |
| 6 | Club Platinum | Las Vegas, NV | Open | The bar is still open mostly positive reviews. People like the fact that there is no cover and cheap drinks. More Detailed Update |
| 5 | Joe's Thirsty Lizard - Renamed The Iron Horse | Horn Lake, MS | Closed | |
| 4 | Kings Duck Inn | Merritt Island, FL | Open | The bar is still open with more negative reviews than positive reviews. Complaints about prices, service and the air conditioning. More Detailed Update |
| 3 | Paladino's - Renamed Theory A Vintage Parlor Bar | Tarzana, CA | Closed | The bar still uses the name Paladino's more than Theory. The reviews are mixed and they don't seem to be implementing Bar Rescue changes More Detailed Update. The bar closed in 7/2018 - More info on closure. |
| 2 | Havana Mix Cigar Emporium - Renamed Robusto By Havana Mix | Memphis, TN | Open | The bar has pretty much all positive reviews for the atmosphere and service. Reviews were good before the makeover too. More Detailed Update |
| 1 | Game Time Sports Grill - Renamed The Legacy Bar & Grille | Arlington, TN | Open | The bar has kept the name and the reviews are mixed. People like the bands and atmosphere but there are complaints about service. More Detailed Update |
Season 5 (3rd Set) - 2 of 7 Bars Open, 5 of 7 Bars Closed
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| 7 | Lucky Leprechaun - Renamed Lucky's Corner Pocket | Davenport, FL | Closed | The bar has kept the name and there aren't too many reviews. Episode aired on same day Hurricane Irma hit the bar. More Detailed Update. The bar closed in January 2019 - More info on closure. |
| 6 | Rockin' Rhonda's - Renamed Rhonda's - A Neighborhood Bar | Sanford, FL | Open | The bar has kept the name and there are a lot of reviews since the makeover which are pretty much all positive and complement the job done by Bar Rescue. The reviews before the makeover were also very positive. More Detailed Update |
| 5 | Sidelines Sports Bar - Renamed Lake House Bar & Grill | Mount Dora, FL | Open | The bar has kept the name and there are a lot of reviews since the makeover. They are a bit more negative than positive. Owner Richard also owns other businesses. More Detailed Update |
| 4 | Liquid Lounge - Renamed Tidal Bay Beach Bar | Long Beach, CA | Closed | The bar has kept the name and the reviews are mostly positive since the makeover. Reviews weren't too bad before the rescue. More Detailed Update. Closed in 1/2019 - More info on closure. |
| 3 | Jack's Place - Renamed The Regan Lounge | Las Vegas, NV | Closed | The bar has kept the name, but they are not active on social media and do not have many reviews. More Detailed Update. Closed in September 2017 after a fire - Info on fire. |
| 2 | Paddy's Pub - Renamed Pat's Courtyard Bar | Pahrump, NV | Closed | The bar went back to the name Paddy's Pub and recently changed the name again to Oasis Bar. Russ seems to be going after the younger crowd again. More Detailed Update. Closed around September 2017 |
| 1 | Casual Tap | Chicago, IL | Closed | The bar closed quickly after the filming of the show and has yet to reopen. Steve supposedly has plans to reopen. More Detailed Update |
Season 5 (2nd Set) - 3 of 6 Bars Open, 3 of 6 Bars Closed
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| 6 | Desi Romano's Sports Bar & Grill | Chalmette, LA | Open | Still open with mixed reviews and the bar had positive reviews before the makeover. May not have been struggling. More Detailed Update |
| 5 | Big Mike's Sports Bar & Grill | Denham Springs, LA | Open | Still open and the bar is enjoying its best year ever after Bar Rescue helped fix things and expand. More Detailed Update |
| 4 | Speakeasy Bar & Grill - Renamed Second Line Co. | Kenner, LA | Closed | |
| 3 | The Dugout - Renamed Press Box | Chicago, IL | Open | Still open and owner Ed was unhappy with Bar Rescue. Expanded into pizza shop above and goes by both The Dugout and Press Box. More Detailed Update |
| 2 | Summit House Grill and Tap | Lakewood, CO | Closed | |
| 1 | State Pub - renamed Downstairs Bar + Kitchen | Englewood, CO | Closed | |
Season 5 - 6 of 12 Bars Open, 6 of 12 Bars Closed
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| 12 | Triple Nickel Tavern | Colorado Springs, CO | Open | The reviews are mostly positive and were also positive before the makeover. People weren't impressed with the makeover and the bar got rid of some changes. More Detailed Update |
| 11 | Fort One Bar & Lounge - Renamed The Roc Bar & Grill | San Francisco, CA | Closed | The bar has kept the name and |
| 10 | Brickhouse Bar & Grill - Renamed Garrison Tavern | Colorado Springs, CO | Closed | The bar has kept the name, but the bar was listed for sale shortly after Bar Rescue did their makeover. More Detailed Update. Closed in late July/early August - Info on Closure. |
| 9 | Tradewinds Bar | Cotati, CA | Open | The bar got to keep their name. Bar is still open with negative reviews about the service. People are unimpressed with makeover. More Detailed Update |
| 8 | Sam Jordan's | San Francisco, CA | Closed | The bar got to keep their name. |
| 7 | Schafer's Bar & Grill - Renamed R. Lee's | Sumner, WA | Open | Still open with mixed reviews. Quickly went back to the old name of Schafer's. Not happy with their Bar Rescue experience. More Detailed Update |
| 6 | Russell City Grill - Renamed Fogline Bar & Grill | Hayward, CA | Open | Still open with mixed reviews. People like the makeover but there are complaints about service. More Detailed Update |
| 5 | YNot Sports Pub - Renamed The Forbidden Pub | Everett, WA | Closed | |
| 4 | Celebrities Sports Grill - Renamed The Victory Bar and Restaurant | Yucaipa, CA | Closed | Had all negative reviews after the Bar Rescue makeover and the bar closed a couple months after the makeover and before the episode even aired. More Detailed Update |
| 3 | City Bar - Renamed The Bradley Gaming and Cocktail Lounge | Las Vegas, NV | Closed | Closed just three months after the Bar Rescue makeover and before their episode aired. Another bar is currently in that location. More Detailed Update |
| 2 | The Wheelhouse Bar - Renamed Derby's Bar & Grill | Hemet, CA | Open | Still open and the bar has kept the name and changes. Owner continued renovations after Bar Rescue left. Reviews are mixed. More Detailed Update |
| 1 | Champagne's Cafe - Renamed Champagne's | Las Vegas, NV | Open | Still open with mostly positive reviews. Owner Greg is happy with the makeover and has thanked Bar Rescue. He said business is up since the makeover. More Detailed Update |
Season 4 (6th Set) - 3 of 3 Bars Open
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| 4 | Gallopin' Goose | Coolidge, AZ | Open | Still open with a mixed reviews. Seems like the owner was looking for a free makeover. More Detailed Update |
| 3 | Blacklight District Lounge* | Long Beach, CA | Closed | |
| 2 | Baseline Sports Bar - Renamed Brick and Barley | Tempe, AZ | Open | Still open with mixed reviews. Still has "babes" as bartenders. More Detailed Update |
| 1 | City Bistro - Renamed The Beechwood | St. Louis, MO | Open | Still open with not much of a presence online. Negative reviews and owner Tiffany also owns a used car lot. More Detailed Update |
*Blacklight Lounge not included in statistics as Jon Taffer didn't make the bar over.
Season 4 (5th Set) - 4 of 9 Bars Open, 4 of 9 Bars Closed, 1 Bar Sold
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| 9 | Cirivello's Sports Stop - Renamed Aging Room at Cirivello's | Long Beach, CA | Closed | |
| 8 | The Bridge Lounge | Tarpon Springs, FL | Open | Still open and the reviews are mostly positive, however there are complaints with smoke in the bar. More Detailed Update |
| 7 | Grinders Sports Bar - Renamed The Cajun Belle | Santa Clarita, CA | Sold | Still open and pretty much all positive reviews. The main issue seemed to be with the city and permits. Owners happy about Bar Rescue. More Detailed Update. Bar was sold to a new owner in August/September 2017 |
| 6 | George & Dragon English Pub & Restaurant | Phoenix, AZ | Open | Still open and didn't seem they needed help but were interested in a makeover. Poker is still at the bar. More Detailed Update |
| 5 | Freaki Tiki's - Renamed Frankie T's | Clearwater, FL | Closed | |
| 4 | O'Kelley's at the Ballpark - Renamed Pastimes on 4th | St. Louis, MO | Closed | |
| 3 | Dale 1891 - Renamed Cayman Cove | Tampa, FL | Closed | Still open and the reviews are mixed. Recent reviews are negative. Owners have had money issues in the past More Detailed Update. Closed in June 2019 - More info on closure |
| 2 | Van Goghz Martini Bar & Bistro - Renamed Crafted | St. Louis, MO | Open | Still open and the reviews are mostly positive. Owner Dani said they were not in need of a rescue. More Detailed Update |
| 1 | Mac and Chester's Standing Room Only - Renamed Boulder Lodge Bar & Grill | Oak Grove, MN | Open | Still open and the owners seem happy with the makeover. They have welcomed back the bikers to the bar. More Detailed Update |
Season 4 (4th Set) - 5 of 10 Bars Open, 5 of 10 Bars Closed
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| 10 | Chix on Dix - Renamed Power Strip | Detroit, MI | Closed | Not many reviews as it is a strip club. They seem to have a lot of ads for hiring dancers. More Detailed Update. The bar closed around May 2016 and is looking for a buyer - More info on closure. |
| 9 | Jazz Katz - Renamed Back Beat Piano Bar | Southfield, MI | Closed | Still open with more negative than positive reviews. People seem to like the music but have complaints about food and service. More Detailed Update. Closed in early 2015 - More info on closure. |
| 8 | The Arena | Ann Arbor, MI | Closed | Still open with more negative than positive reviews. Owner seemed to do the show for a free makeover and has brought back some things removed from the show. More Detailed Update. Owner Mike was sentenced to prison for failure to pay taxes in 7/2016. The bar was put up for auction shortly after |
| 7 | The Hooch Bar & Grill - Renamed Proving Ground Bar & Grill | Dearborn Heights, MI | Closed | |
| 6 | The Filling Station - Renamed Off Base Bar | San Diego, CA | Open | Still open with mixed reviews, but they are better than before the makeover. Owner Sissy owned 2 bars at the time of the makeover. More Detailed Update |
| 5 | Rippers Rock House - Renamed Tim Owens' Travelers Tavern | Akron, OH | Closed | Still open with mixed reviews. Keeps an up-to-date Facebook Page. Both owners have other businesses. More Detailed Update. The bar closed in Sept. 2016 as the owners decided to focus on their other businesses. Info on closure. |
| 4 | Martini Brothers - Renamed The Federal | Youngstown, OH | Open | Still open and it seemed like they were not struggling before the Bar Rescue makeover. Owner Dan was recently involved in large fraud scheme. More Detailed Update |
| 3 | The Royal Oaks | Youngstown, OH | Open | Still open with positive reviews both before and after the Bar Rescue makeover. More Detailed Update |
| 2 | Molly Malone's - Renamed Way Point Saloon | Ramona, CA | Open | Still open with positive reviews about the bartenders and interior, but complaints about high prices. Has kept the name but also still uses the Molly Malone's name. More Detailed Update |
| 1 | Club Caribe - Renamed La Luz Ultra Lounge | Bonita, CA | Open | Still open with some negative reviews about service, management and the cover charge. Have kept the name and the bar seems happy with the makeover. More Detailed Update |
Season 4 (3rd Set) - 7 of 9 Bars Open, 2 of 9 Bars Closed
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| 9 | Myerz Pourhouse - Renamed The Study Lounge | El Cajon, CA | Open | Still open with mixed reviews. Some like it while some think the theme doesn't fit the area. Have kept the name and the bar seems happy with the makeover. More Detailed Update |
| 8 | Pro's Sports Bar - Renamed BR Steak | Country Club Hills, IL | Open | Still open with minimal reviews, which are mixed. Have kept the name and they seem happy with the makeover. More Detailed Update |
| 7 | Brix Sunset Beach - Renamed Pacific Coast Wine Bar | Sunset Beach, CA | Open | Still open with positive reviews both before and after the makeover. Went back to their old name of Brix about 3 weeks after the makeover. There are two Brix locations. More Detailed Update |
| 6 | Tonic Lounge - Renamed Panic Room Bar | Portland, OR | Closed | |
| 5 | The Palace Lounge - Renamed Menara | Upland, CA | Open | Still open and goes by their old name of the Palace Lounge. Positive reviews before and after the makeover. May have been picked to cross promote Spike's series Tut. More Detailed Update |
| 4 | Six Point Inn - Renamed Over Easy Bar & Breakfast | Portland, OR | Open | Still open and they have kept the name. The few reviews were mostly positive. More Detailed Update |
| 3 | Murphy's Law - Renamed Money Bar | Reno, NV | Closed | |
| 2 | The Bullpen at Aspen Glen - Renamed Oak Tavern | Sparks, NV | Open | Still open with mostly positive reviews about food and cocktails. The bar is happy with the Bar Rescue makeover. More Detailed Update |
| 1 | Park 77 - Renamed The Lister | San Francisco, CA | Open | Still open with mostly negative reviews about bad service. Links to the porno shot in the bar in the detailed update. More Detailed Update |
Season 4 (2nd Set) - 3 of 8 Bars Open, 5 of 8 Bars Closed
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| 9 | Mandala Lounge - Renamed 38th Floor | San Mateo, CA | Closed | Mostly positive reviews and the owner is happy with the makeover. Reviews were also positive before the makeover. More Detailed Update. Closed in 4/2016 - Info on closing. |
| 8 | The Holding Company - Renamed Patriot House | San Francisco, CA | Open | Mostly positive reviews with people saying the place is crowded. Reviews were also positive before makeover. More Detailed Update |
| 7 | Los Angeles Brewing Company - Renamed LA Brew Co. | Los Angeles, CA | Closed | Has a ton of negative 1-star reviews with complaints about service, food, and being out of beers on tap. Bar is listed for sale- (and Closed). More Detailed Update |
| 6 | Friar Tuck's - Renamed Stein Haus Brau & Brats | Pomona, CA | Closed | Has kept the name Stein Haus and there are more positive than negative reviews. Keeps an up-to-date Facebook page. More Detailed Update. Closed in November 2015 - Info on closing. |
| 5 | Sandbar Grill - Renamed The Hot Rock Bar & Grille | Coconut Grove, FL | Open | Mixed reviews since being on the show. Changed name back to Sandbar Grill. Owners and customers didn't like the makeover. More Detailed Update |
| 4 | Heat Restaurant & Lounge - Renamed Ele Lounge | Hollywood, FL | Closed | No reviews since being on the show. Has somewhat kept the name and goes by Ele Lounge or Ele Nightclub. Bartenders are still dancing. More Detailed Update. Closed in August 2015 - More Info on the closure. |
| 3 | Toucan's Oceanside Bar & Grill - Renamed Bonny & Read's | Hollywood, FL | Open | Mixed reviews since being on the show. Has kept the name of Bonny & Read's and keeps an up to date Facebook page. More Detailed Update |
| 2 | Underground Wonder Bar - Renamed Clear Bar | Chicago, IL | Closed | Mixed reviews since being on the show. Quickly went back to the Underground Wonder Bar name. More Detailed Update. The bar closed in Sept. 2017 - Details on closure. |
| 1 | Second Base Bar and Grill | Orange, CA | Open | This bar was on Season 2 and was a re-rescue. Not included in this season's stats. See below in Season 2. More Detailed Update |
Season 4 - 2 of 10 Bars Open, 8 of 10 Bars Closed
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| 10 | Packy's Pub - Renamed Campbell's Irish Pub | Milwaukee, WI | Open | Still open and keeps an up-to-date Facebook page. Reviews are pretty positive and the bar is happy with the changes. Bar listed for sale at end of 2017. More Detailed Update |
| 9 | Y Not III - Renamed Nick's House | Milwaukee, WI | Closed | |
| 8 | Dirty Rooster - Renamed Lake Marie Lodge | Antioch, IL | Closed | |
| 7 | Plush - Renamed Osteria Calabria | Glenside, PA | Closed | Bar Rescue called them to be on the show. Removed a lot of the changes installed by Bar Rescue. More Detailed Update. Closed in May 2015 - More info on the closing. |
| 6 | Lickety Split - Renamed 2nd State Lounge and Alleged Bar & Pizza | Philadelphia, PA | Closed | |
| 5 | Jack's Ale House - Renamed Jack's Fire Dept. | Sunnyside, NY | Open | Still open with minimal reviews. Keeps an up-to-date Facebook page. Owners happy with the makeover. More Detailed Update |
| 4 | Laguna Lounge - Renamed Tres Cuartos | Jersey City, NJ | Closed | |
| 3 | Rhythm & Brews - Renamed 5th & Vine | Staten Island, NY | Closed | Still open with mixed reviews. Have kept the wine bar theme, and keeps an up to date Facebook page. Shut down by health department in 4/2016 but reopened. More Detailed Update. The bar closed for good in November 2016 - Info on Closing. |
| 2 | Undisputed - Renamed So Yo Craft Bar | Yonkers, NY | Closed | |
| 1 | Artful Dodger/Radio - Renamed P's and Q's Auto Body | Huntington, NY | Closed | |
Season 3 (3rd set) - 3 of 10 Bars Open, 3 of 10 Bars Closed, 4 Bars Sold
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| Pilot* | South Park Bar & Grill - Renamed The V Bar | Montclair, NJ | Closed | The pilot was filmed in 2010 and first aired on Spike in June 2014. They renamed the bar Park Sports Bar after the makeover. The bar closed in 2012 due to a lot of drama. More Detailed Update |
| 10 | End Zone Sports Bar and Grill - Renamed Houston Sports Hub | Houston, TX | Sold | Still open and keeps an up to date Facebook page. A few mixed reviews. Owner said the bar was not struggling and was not in need of a rescue. Went back to the name End Zone Sports Bar. More Detailed Update. Justin sold the bar and actually owns The Wildcatter from the same season of Bar Rescue. |
| 9 | Mary's Outpost - Renamed Thirsty's Roadside Bar | Grand Prairie, TX | Open | Still open and keeps an up to date Facebook page. They got rid of the picnic tables and had to order new bar stools. Said things on the episode were done for show. Went back to the name Mary's Outpost. More Detailed Update |
| 8 | Oasis Hookah Bar - Renamed Taza Nightclub | Omaha, NE | Closed | Used both names calling their bar Oasis Hookah Bar/Taza. Went back to 18+ instead of 21+. Mixed reviews so far. Keeps an up to date Facebook page.More Detailed Update. Renamed to Oasis Hookah Lounge in 2016. Closed in Feb 2017 - More Info on Closure. |
| 7 | Pat's Cocktails - Renamed Pat's Cocktails - A Mixology Bar | Valley Village, CA | Open | Still open and the mixology concept is not catching on. More of a sports bar. Customers glad the bad smell is gone. Keeps an up to date Facebook page. More Detailed Update |
| 6 | Bryant's Ice House - Renamed The Wildcatter Saloon | Katy, TX | Sold | Still open and the owner is sticking with the recommended changes. Positive reviews, but left by the same person. Keeps an up to date Facebook page. More Detailed Update. Bar was sold in 2017 Bar Rescue End Zone owner Justin. |
| 5 | The Tailgate - Renamed The Shot Exchange | Santa Clarita, CA | Sold | Still open with mixed reviews. Owner applied for Bar Rescue 5 times. Keeps an up to date Facebook page. More Detailed Update. The bar was sold in March 2015 - Info on the sale. |
| 4 | Scoreboard 2 - Renamed Agave Junction Cantina | Norwalk, CA | Closed | Still open, and they seem to be doing well with positive reviews and increased food sales at the bar. More Detailed Update. Was a stabbing there in 2016. Closed in September 2018 - More info on closing |
| 3 | O'Face Bar | Council Bluffs, IA | Open* | Still open, but this bar actually didn't get rescued by the show. Jon Taffer walked out on the bar during the taping. More Detailed Update. Also, Where did the slap video come from? Owner Matthew Overmyer was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in 2/2016 - More info on arrest. |
| 2 | KC's Neighborhood Bar & Grill - Renamed Johnson County Line | Merriam, KS | Open | Still open, and went back to being KC's Bar after the makeover. Regulars were not happy with the change and it caused some drama. More Detailed Update |
| 1 | O'Banion's - Renamed Sorties Tavern | Bellevue, NE | Sold | Still open with some negative reviews about the owner who was highlighted in the episode. They do not use the kitchen. More Detailed Update The bar is was listed for sale and sold to new owners in early 2016. |
*O'Face not in statistics as it was not rescued by Jon Taffer
Season 3 (2nd Set) - 2 of 10 Bars Open, 8 of 10 Bars Closed
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| 1 | Rocky Point Cantina - Renamed Havana Cabana | Tempe, AZ | Closed | After Bar Rescue came, they had a lot of issues with the local government and the permits for live entertainment and the bar closed around August 2013. More Detailed Update |
| 2 | The Underworld Bar and Grill - Renamed The End | Las Vegas, NV | Closed | |
| 3 | Kerry's Sports Pub - Renamed Bacon Bar | Las Vegas, NV | Open | Still open with average to above average reviews as recent as 2/2017. More Detailed Update |
| 4 | The Bungalow Bar | Rockaway Beach, NY | Open | Still open with above average reviews. Keeps an up to date Facebook Page. More Detailed Update |
| 5 | Alibi Casino - Renamed Garnet Lounge | Las Vegas, NV | Closed | |
| 6 | M T Bottle - Renamed M T Bottles and Cans | Murfreesboro, TN | Closed | Still open with minimal reviews. Keeps an up to date Facebook Page. May be issues with their liquor license. Brandi and Big Smo are Bar Rescue legends More Detailed Update. Closed in 12/2019 - More details on closure. |
| 7 | Fairways Golf & Grill - Renamed Brew U | Murfreesboro, TN | Closed | Still open with mixed reviews. Keeps an up to date Facebook Page. More Detailed Update. Closed in 12/2014 - Info on the closing. |
| 8 | BoondoxXx BBQ - Renamed Pit and Barrel | Nashville, TN | Closed | Here is the update before the episode aired. The owner shot and killed a man the weekend the episode was scheduled to air. Spike TV pulled the episode, but mistakenly aired the encore. |
| 9 | Longshots - Renamed Badlands Country Nightclub | Grain Valley, MO | Closed | |
| 10 | RG's Lounge - Renamed BARcode | Independence, MO | Closed | |
Season 3 (1st set) - 10 of 20 Bars Open, 9 of 20 Bars Closed, 1 Bar Sold
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| 1 | Turtle Bay - Renamed Spirits On Bourbon | New Orleans, LA | Open | Still open with a lot of reviews which are average. Keeps an up to date Facebook page. One of Jon Taffer's favorite rescues. Owner keeps in contact with Jon. More Detailed Update. |
| 2 | Headhunters - Renamed Metal and Lace | Austin, TX | Closed | S |
| 3 | TJ Quills - Renamed The Annex | New Orleans, LA | Open | Went back to TJ Quills. Still open with a lot of negative reviews, but a bit better of late. Keeps an up to date Facebook page (under the TJ Quills name) |
| 4 | The Brixton - Renamed Rocket Room 6 | Austin, TX | Closed | Went back to The Brixton after the show. |
| 5 | Zanzibar - Renamed Solids & Stripes | Denver, CO | Open | Went back to Zanzibar after the show. Still open with average reviews. Keeps an up to date Facebook page |
| 6 | The Kasbah | Aurora, CO | Open | Still open with minimal average reviews. Keeps an up to date Facebook page |
| 7 | Lona's Wardlow Station - Renamed Lona's City Limits Cantina | Long Beach, CA | Open | Still open with great reviews to start and average reviews as of late. There was a shooting outside the bar in Feb. 2019 |
| 8 | Dimples | Burbank, CA | Closed | |
| 9 | Kid Chilleen's Badass BBQ - Renamed Chileen's on 17 | Black Canyon City, AZ | Open | Still open with average reviews and there are a lot of them. More negative reviews lately. More detailed update. |
| 10 | Stand Up Scottsdale - Renamed The Laugh Factory | Scottsdale, AZ | Closed | Still goes by Stand Up Scottsdale. |
| 11 | Sand Dollar - Renamed Bar 702 | Las Vegas, NV | Sold | Still open with average reviews as recent as 2/2014. Keeps an up to date Facebook page. Bar owner sued Jon Taffer and production company - Details. Sold to new owners in May 2014 - Info on that. |
| 12 | Cashmere - Renamed Dual Ultra Nightclub | Raleigh, NC | Closed | |
| 13 | Handlebar Café - Renamed Handle Bar and Grill | Pawcatuck, CT | Open | Still goes by Handlebar Café. Not too many reviews, but they are positive. Keeps an up to date Facebook Page. Got in trouble for Bar Rescue Mural and Handlebar sign. More Detailed Update |
| 14 | Barlow's - Renamed The Comeback | Tucker, GA | Closed | |
| 15 | Gipsy - Renamed SBLV | Las Vegas, NV | Closed | Closed just days after the Bar Rescue makeover because the owner didn't like it. Said they were going to redo the place and reopen, but it's not looking like it. Still plans to reopen over a year after the episode aired - Information on that. |
| 16 | Characters Quarters - Renamed Moonrunners Saloon | Garner, NC | Open | Still open with average to above average reviews. Has a good amount of reviews and recent ones are really good. Keeps an up to date Facebook page. Opened a food truck One of Taffer's favorite rescues |
| 17 | Cliques - Renamed 22 Klicks Bar and Grill | Hope Mills, NC | Open | Still open with above average reviews. Small amount of reviews, but they are good. |
| 18 | Libad's Bar & Grille - Renamed Libad's Seaside Tavern | New Bedford, MA | Open | Still open with minimal reviews but they are above average. |
| 19 | The Hammer - Renamed Hammer & Ales | Las Vegas, NV | Closed | |
| 20 | Marley's on the Beach - Renamed Michelle's Beach Club | Warwick, RI | Closed | |
Season 2 - 4 of 10 Bars Open, 6 of 10 Bars Closed
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| 1 | Piratz Tavern - Renamed Corporate Bar & Grill | Silver Spring, MD | Closed | Controversial episode and they went back to Piratz Tavern after show. Keeps an up to date Facebook Page. Closed in April 2015 - Info on the closing and the drama. |
| 2 | The Bamboo Beach Tiki Bar - Renamed Bamboo Beach Club & Tiki Bar | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Open | Still open with average to below average reviews as recent as August 2013. Keeps an up to date Facebook Page. The hotel the bar is at was also on Hotel Impossible. |
| 3 | J.A. Murphy's - Renamed Murphy's Law | Fells Point, Baltimore, MD | Closed | Closed around July 2012 before the episode even aired in August 2012 |
| 4 | Mystique Lounge - Renamed Aura Nightclub | West Palm Beach, FL | Closed | Closed sometime in 2013. Both website domains are expired, facebook inactive and marked as Closed on Urbanspoon |
| 5 | The Olive Pit - Renamed The O.P. | Orange, CA | Open | Still open with above average reviews. Reviews as recent as 12/2013 |
| 6 | The Black Sheep - Renamed The Public House | Cheviot, OH | Open | Still open with below average reviews on Yelp and average reviews elsewhere. Reviews as recent as 9/2013. Keeps an up to date Facebook page |
| 7 | Weber's Place Renamed - Weber's Rum Bar & Grill | Reseda, CA | Closed | Closed in June or July 2013. Had below average reviews after Bar Rescue came. Lot of complaints about service. More Detailed Update |
| 8 | Win, Place, or Show Renamed America Live | Fairfield, OH | Closed | Closed in July 2012 before the episode even aired in September 2012. The landlord terminated their lease. |
| 9 | Rocks - Renamed Power Plant | Laguna Niguel, CA | Closed | Went back to Rocks - Laguna Niguel. Had average reviews. Closed in early 2015. |
| 10 | Extremes - Renamed Second Base Bar and Grill | Orange, CA | Open | Still open with below average reviews. In Nov. 2013, a man was fatally shot behind the bar. (Link with info). Jon Taffer came back to re-rescue the bar in Season 4, but walked out on them. More Detailed Update. |
Season 1 -2 of 10 Bars Open, 8 of 10 Bars Closed
| Episode | Bar Name | City | Status | Comments |
| 1 | Angel's Sports Bar - Renamed Racks Billiards & Bourbon | Corona, CA | Closed | Closed in 2018. A man was fatally stabbed outside the bar in August 2015 - Info on that incident. Renamed the bar to "Bar 1650." Building burned down in 2019 after closing - Info on the fire. |
| 2 | Downey's Irish Pub | Philadelphia, PA | Closed | Still open with below average reviews as recent as 4/2015. Lot of 1-star reviews. Bar listed for sale in May 2015. Closed March 2016 - More info on closing. |
| 3 | The Abbey Pub | Chicago, IL | Closed | |
| 4 | Kilkenny's Irish Pub Renamed Breakwall | Redondo Beach, CA | Closed | Had terrible reviews and closed in January 2012. More info on the closing. |
| 5 | Swanky Bubbles - Renamed Sheer | Philadelphia, PA | Closed | Went back to name Swanky Bubbles after show aired. Closed in November 2011 just a few months after their episode aired |
| 6 | The Blue Frog 22 Renamed The Local | Chicago, IL | Closed | After the makeover, they combined the 2 names to be Blue Frog's Local 22. |
| 7 | The Chicken Bone - Renamed The Bone | Framingham, MA | Closed | Went back to The Chicken Bone after show. Keeps up to date Facebook Page. Had many health code violations in an inspection. Closed for the summer of 2014, and was supposed to reopen, however they remained closed. Information on the closing. |
| 8 | Champs Sports Pub | Burbank, CA | Open | Still open with average reviews as recent as 12/2013. Better reviews as of late. |
| 9 | The Canyon Inn - Renamed The Canyon Saloon | Yorba Linda, CA | Open | Went back to the Canyon Inn after the show. Still open with average reviews as recent as 7/2016. Better reviews right after makeover, worse reviews as of late. |
| 10 | Angry Ham's Garage - Renamed Octane | Framingham, MA | Closed | Went back to Angry Ham's after show. Bar was under new ownership who kept the name at first. They eventually changed the name and closed. |
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