Saturday, April 19, 2025

The Airliner - Bar Rescue Update

In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, the show is in East Alton, Illinois to rescue The Airliner bar.  This is a rescue that Jon Taffer will not be there, but Spike Mendelsohn is doing. The owner of the bar is struggling to run the bar left by her late husband and her daughter is having problems managing the business.  During the recon, bartenders cannot make basic drinks and the food is underwhelming.

During the Bar Rescue makeover, the show decided to keep the name of The Airliner. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for The Airliner since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):


Saturday, April 12, 2025

Legacy Bar & Venue (Bar 8) - Bar Rescue Update

In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Houston, Texas to rescue Bar 8.  The owner of the bar purchased the bar as a gift to her husband, but it turns out that wasn't the best idea. Her husband wasn't happy about it and the bar is now losing money.  Bar 8 is unorganized and dirty and Jon Taffer calls it a shithole when he is doing his recon. 


During the Bar Rescue makeover, Jon Taffer decided to change the name of Bar 8 to Legacy Bar & Venue and the bar has kept the name. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Legacy Bar & Venue since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):


Sunday, April 6, 2025

Blue Velvet (Brothers on Main) - Bar Rescue Update

 In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, the show is in St. Clair, Missouri to rescue Brothers on Main. This is another rescue where Jon Taffer is not there, but Jason Santos is in charge.  Brothers on Main is owned by brothers David and Daniel.  The brothers aren't getting along and they aren't at the bar enough to run it properly.  The bar is supposedly weeks away from closing if things do not turn around.


During the Bar Rescue makeover, the show decided to change the name of Brothers on Main to Blue Velvet and the bar kept the name.  However, Blue Velvet closed before their episode first aired.  Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Blue Velvet since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):


Saturday, March 29, 2025

Taylor's Tavern (Backroads Bar & Grill) - Bar Rescue Update

In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, the show is in Holly, Michigan to rescue Backroads Bar & Grill.  The bar is a family-owned bar that is struggling, and the struggles have impacted the family and made them grow apart. The bartenders have not had proper training and cannot make basic drinks.  This is another episode where Jon Taffer is not there for the makeover, but Phil Wills is in charge of the makeover.


During the Bar Rescue makeover, the show decided to change the name of Backroads Bar & Grill to Taylor's Tavern and the bar has kept the name. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Taylor's Tavern since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):


Sunday, March 23, 2025

Royal Street (Daq Shack) - Bar Rescue Update

Royal Street Bar Rescue

In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to rescue Daq Shack.  The bar is a daquiri bar that doesn't offer many other drinks or cocktails.  The bar is pretty clean, but the owners do not seem to know how to run a bar.  They also are missing the mark with their New Orleans theme.  Jon will need to redesign their concept in hopes the bar succeeds.

During the Bar Rescue makeover, Jon Taffer decided to change the name of Daq Shack to Royal Street and the bar has kept the name. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Royal Street since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):


Saturday, March 22, 2025

Montego Bay Beach Club (Tropic) - Bar Rescue Update

In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to rescue Tropic.  The bar is a family-owned bar that is struggling due to their concept and is supposedly months from closing.  Tropic is a New Orleans inspired frozen daiquiri bar and the owner is letting her daughter manage the bar despite not being qualified.  The bar is having trouble finding good employees and the food and drinks are off the mark.


During the Bar Rescue makeover, Jon Taffer decided to change the name of Tropic to Montego Bay Beach Club and the bar quickly went back to their old name. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Montego Bay Beach Club (Tropic) since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):


Saturday, March 15, 2025

Pete's Butcher Block (Pete's Cutting Board) - Bar Rescue Update

In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, the show is in Chesterfield, Michigan to rescue Pete's Cutting Board Sports Bar & Grill.  This rescue is being done by chef Jason Santos.  The owner of Pete's is drinking excessively in the bar while his kids try to run the bar and make it a success.  During recon, the bartenders cannot make basic drinks, while Pete is in the bar drinking and not helping out.


During the Bar Rescue makeover, Bar Rescue decided to slightly change the name of Pete's Cutting Board Sports Bar & Grill to Pete's Butcher Block and the bar has kept the name. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Pete's Butcher Block since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):


Saturday, March 8, 2025

Blue Line Tavern (Top Shelf Sports Bar) - Bar Rescue Update

Blue Line Tavern Bar Rescue

In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin to rescue Top Shelf Sports Bar.  The owners of Top Shelf Sports Bar are dealing with the death of their son and Jon Taffer is going to try to help them move forward. During recon, the bartenders cannot make simple drinks like an Old Fashioned and the food is being cooked in a microwave.


During the Bar Rescue makeover, Jon Taffer decided to change the name of Top Shelf Sports Bar to Blue Line Tavern and the bar has kept the name. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Blue Line Tavern since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Harbor Lights Coastal Sports Bar - Bar Rescue Update

In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, the team is in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to rescue Harbor Lights.  This is another episode where Jon Taffer is not doing the rescue, but it will be Spike Mendelsohn.  The bar is in danger of closing because of the owner's bad attitude that makes his staff afraid to speak out against anything he does.  During recon, the bloody mary that they are supposedly known for doesn't live up to its name.  The kitchen is tiny, and a grilled cheese is being made on the top of a bar.


During the Bar Rescue makeover, the show decided to keep the name of Harbor Lights, but added a tag line by calling it Harbor Lights Coastal Sports Bar. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Harbor Lights Coastal Sports Bar since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):


Saturday, February 22, 2025

Interlude II Bar & Grill - Bar Rescue Update

In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Kenosha, Wisconsin to rescue Interlude II Bar & Grill.  The bar is a family-owned and operated bar that has been opened since 1963.  Despite having a kitchen, they aren't using it to serve food and just have frozen pizzas that are heated in a residential oven.  The bartenders do not know how to make basic drinks, and the bar hasn't been updated in years. 


During the Bar Rescue makeover, Jon Taffer decided to keep the name of Interlude II Bar & Grill. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Interlude II Bar & Grill since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):