Garnet Lounge From 'Bar Rescue' To Close

The Garnet Lounge in Las Vegas, Nevada, which was featured on the current season of Bar Rescue, will close after a New Year's Eve party tonight at their bar.


The Garnet Lounge posted the following message on their Facebook page:

"With more regret than words can express, we have to close our business and accept the defeat brought to us by our economy and the changes in our industry. Our last night will be tomorrow night, New Year's Eve. Please come out and see us, have some drinks and say goodbye. We will miss serving you at the Alibi and Garnet Lounge and will update you as our incredible crew finds new homes."

The Garnet Lounge has been open for 20+ years and is closing less than 2 months after their Bar Rescue episode debuted on Spike TV.  The Bar Rescue Update Page has been updated to show this bar as closed.

Watch Jon Taffer On The Rachael Ray Show

Jon Taffer was on The Rachael Ray Show today, where he told everyone how to make holiday cocktails with leftovers in one segment, and gave 4 tips for holiday entertaining in another segment.

Bobby Flay was a co-host on the show today and at one point, fed Jon Taffer some whipped cream from the can (pictured right).

Jon made a cocktail out of leftover cranberry sauce and a coffee drink using leftover peppermint candy.  In his four tips for holiday entertainment, Jon described his patented "butt funnel," which had Bobby Flay and Rachael Ray giggling like school children.  The links to both videos are here (Cocktail segment and 4 Holiday Tips) as they cannot be embedded.
 

Bar Rescue - BARcode (RG's Lounge) Update

On tonight's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Independence, Missouri to try to rescue RG's Lounge.  RG's Lounge is owned by identical twin brothers and 'lights, sirens, and handcuffs greet Jon before he even enters the bar.'  Jon also has some tension with a cook over the cleanliness of the kitchen, which results in a shoving match.  During the Bar Rescue makeover, RG's Lounge was renamed to BARcode.

Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates of BARcode since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar.

Bar Rescue - Badlands Country Nightclub (Longshots) Update

On tonight's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are headed to Grain Valley, Missouri to rescue Longshots bar.  Longshots is a sports bar, with no TV's, which has a 'timid owner and belligerent bartenders' that Jon will try unite in a common cause.  During the Bar Rescue makeover, Longshots was renamed to Badlands Country Nightclub.

Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates of Badlands Country Nightclub since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar.

Pit and Barrel Owner Charged With Second-Degree Murder

Chris Ferrell

Here is an update to previous stories about the Pit and Barrel bar owner that was involved in a shooting at his own bar a few weeks ago.  The show was pulled by Spike TV, but then mistakenly was aired.

Chris Michael Ferrell shot and killed country music artist Wayne Mills at the Pit and Barrel and had claimed self defense.  It has taken a few weeks to bring charges, but today, Chris Ferrell was indicted on second-degree murder charges.  He surrendered himself to the police, and his bond was set at $300,000. 

His lawyer David Raybin said they will fight the charge and that his client denies he is guilty of any degree of homicide.

The statement from the Nashville Police Department is below:

Marley's Beach Club From Bar Rescue Has Closed

Marley's Beach Club, which was featured on season 3 of Bar Rescue has closed as of November 17th.  The bar was originally called Marley's On The Beach, and Bar Rescue changed the name to St. Michelle's Beach Club.  The owners did not like the name, so compromised and went with a combination of the names by calling their bar Marley's Beach Club.

Marley's posted the following message on their Facebook page on November 12th:

"First I would like thank everyone for a great season. This season was our best season filled with fun days, great nights and crazy experiences. Over the past three years I have met so many great people and had the pleasure to work with my amazing staff who I consider more like family and friends. It was getting better each year and I have no doubt would continue to do so but I decided for personal reasons and what I believe is best for my family to not go through another season. This has been a very hard decision for me. I will forever have great memories of my time at Marley’s and will miss it dearly. This will be our last weekend at Marley’s so come by and visit!! Again thank you! Michelle"

Spike TV Airs Pit and Barrel Episode of Bar Rescue

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As the owner Chris Michaels Ferrell of Pit and Barrel shot and killed musician Wayne Mills this weekend at Pit and Barrel, it was announced that the episode of Bar Rescue at the bar would not air.  According to Spike TV spokesperson Shana Tepper, the episode was pulled and a rerun would air in its place.

Well, someone dropped the ball on this one as the new episode at 10pm ET was pulled by Spike TV, however the encore Pit and Barrel (Music City Mess) episode still aired at 1am ET and 10pm PT.  Who knows if it will air in the future or if Spike TV will say anything about this.

Owner from Bar Rescue's Pit and Barrel Shoots and Kills Man

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Here is some more crazy news involving a bar from Bar Rescue.  Tonight, the new Bar Rescue episode that is scheduled to air at 10pm was at the BoondoxXx BBQ which was transformed into Pit and Barrel.

Saturday, the owner of the Pit and Barrel, Chris Michaels Ferrell shot and killed Jerald Wayne Mills at the bar.  Jerald Wayne Mills was part of the Wayne Mills Band.  The news stories that are out there about the incident state that Chris Michaels Ferrell and Wayne Mills got in an argument around 5:00am over Mills smoking in a non-smoking section of the bar.  Things escalated and Chris Michaels Ferry shot Wayne Mills in what he is claiming was self-defense.  Wayne Mills was transported to the hospital and later died.

Bar Rescue - Pit and Barrel (BoondoxXx BBQ) Update

On tonight's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are headed to Nashville, Tennessee to rescue BoondoxXx BBQ.  BoondoxXx BBQ is a bar suffering from a dated concept that Jon will try to turn around.  During the Bar Rescue makeover, BoondoxXx BBQ was renamed to Pit and Barrel.

Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates of Pit and Barrel in Nashville since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar.

Man Fatally Shot Behind Second Base Bar From 'Bar Rescue'

Photo - Spike TV

NBC Los Angeles is reporting that last night, a man in his 30's was fatally shot behind Second Base Bar and Grill in Orange, California.  There was apparently a fight in the parking lot behind the bar and a Hispanic male was fatally shot.  The suspect fled in a white car or SUV before police arrived.

The Second Base Bar and Grill (originally named Extremes) was on season 2 of Bar Rescue and the reviews of the bar haven't been too great lately.  This incident probably will not help things too much.

Bar Rescue - Brew U (Fairways Golf & Grill) Update

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On tonight's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are once again in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to rescue a bar called Fairways Golf & Grill.  This is the 2nd week in a row a Bar Rescue episode was in Murfreesboro after the M T Bottle rescue last week.  Fairways Golf & Grill is a golf themed bar that is operating under unsanitary conditions and Jon Taffer is there to 'clean house.'  During the Bar Rescue makeover, the name went from Fairways Golf & Grill to Brew U.

Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates of Brew U since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (note - all reviews are post Bar Rescue).

Bar Rescue - Stand Up Scottsdale (Laugh Factory) Update

Stand Up Scottsdale, which was on Season 3 of Bar Rescue, recently had a news story done about them and their experience on Bar Rescue.  During the show, Jon Taffer decided to make the Green Room of the bar bigger and tried to set the owner up with the Laugh Factory franchise.  After Bar Rescue left, owner Howard Hughes decided to keep the name of the bar/club as Stand Up Scottsdale.

In the recent news story, Howard reflects on his experience with Bar Rescue and the changes needed after the show left.  The story also reflects another case of Bar Rescue not checking the local code before doing updates.

Here are the highlights of the news story:

Bar Rescue - M T Bottles and Cans (M T Bottle) Update

On tonight's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are headed to Murfreesboro, Tennessee to rescue M T Bottle.  M T Bottle stands for Middle Tennessee Bottle, and if you say it fast, it sounds like "empty bottle".  The M T Bottle is a taproom with 'risque bartenders' who 'flash their boobs'  and has customers bringing in their own booze to the bar.  During the Bar Rescue makeover, the name went from M T Bottle to M T Bottles and Cans.

Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates of M T Bottles and Cans since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar.

Bar Rescue - Garnet Lounge (Alibi Casino) Update

On tonight's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are headed to Las Vegas, Nevada to rescue the Alibi Casino.  The Alibi Casino is a motorsports bar that has an 'inept owner and a staff of busty cougars.'  Jon will try to create a classier concept for the bar to hopefully attract more customers.  During the Bar Rescue makeover, the Alibi Casino was renamed to Garnet Lounge.

Let's take a look at some reviews and updates of Garnet Lounge since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (all reviews are post Bar Rescue makeover):

Bar Rescue - The Bungalow Bar Update

On tonight's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are headed to Rockaway Beach, NY to rescue The Bungalow Bar.  This is a special Hurricane Sandy episode where they help with the rebuilding of a bar that was damaged during the storm.  As this is more of a renovation type show than the typical rescue, there will be no name change to the bar.

Let's take a look at some reviews and updates of The Bungalow Bar since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (all reviews are post Bar Rescue makeover):

Jon Taffer's Advice For Bars To Get Around 'ObamaCare'

Jon Taffer was on Fox & Friends earlier this week promoting his book Raise the Bar: An Action-Based Method for Maximum Customer Reactions, and talked about tips for business owners.  With it being Fox News, of course they had to ask him about 'ObamaCare' or the Affordable Care Act.  Jon stated that in the bar industry, he is suggesting adjustments where instead of switching to part-time employees, he is suggesting bars team up with each other and share employees.  For example, two bars could share an employee and have them work 20 hours at each bar.  That way the employees can work full-time, but businesses wouldn't have to deal with the regulations.  I'm not sure how many bars this would impact as I think you need 50 full-time employees before you have to provide insurance, which most bars have nowhere near that amount.

Jon also states in the interview that people need to stop blaming other people for their business failing and start blaming themselves.  At the end, Jon states that he thinks only 4 or 5 bars have closed, but as of now, the count from this site is eight.

Video of the interview is after the jump:

Bar Rescue - Bacon Bar (Kerry's Sports Pub) Update

On tonight's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are headed to Las Vegas, Nevada to rescue Kerry's Sports Pub.  William, the owner of Kerry's, has invested $4 million in the bar to help secure his kids and grandkids future, but his grandchildren have taken advantage of the bar by using it as their private boozing place.  During the makeover, Bar Rescue decided to change the name of 'Kerry's Sports Pub' to 'Bacon Bar.'

Let's take a look at some reviews and updates of The Bacon Bar since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (all reviews are post Bar Rescue makeover):

Bar Rescue - The End (Underworld Grill and Bar) Update

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On tonight's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are headed to Las Vegas, Nevada to rescue The Underworld Grill and Bar.  The Underworld is a "horror" bar run by two former rock musicians that is in need of some help.  During the makeover, Bar Rescue decided to change the name of 'The Underworld Grill and Bar' to 'The End.'

Lets take a look at some reviews and updates of The Underworld Bar and Grill/The End since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (all reviews are post Bar Rescue makeover):

Jon Taffer Releases His Book Today

Just an FYI that Jon Taffer's book Raise the Bar: An Action-Based Method for Maximum Customer Reactions was released today.  This is Jon's first book and it is about creating the right reactions in your customers to transform a bar or restaurant.

The book is currently #1 on Amazon in the category of "Service Industry," however the competition isn't too strong.  If you are interested in taking a look inside of the book, Amazon has a "Look Inside" feature, which allows you to flip through a lot of the book.

Bar Rescue - Rocky Point Cantina (Havana Cabana Bar and Grill) Update

On the season 4 premiere of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are headed to Tempe, Arizona to rescue Rocky Point Cantina.  Rocky Point Cantina is a death-metal bar run by two brothers who have apparently drained their parents' retirement fund to keep the bar open.  Bar Rescue decided to change the name to Havana Cabana Bar and Grill during the makeover.

There has been a bit of drama since Bar Rescue came to makeover Rocky Point Cantina, so lets take a look at some reviews and updates of the bar since Bar Rescue came to town:

Jon Taffer's Reddit AMA

Jon Taffer did a AMA today on Reddit, which was pretty entertaining if you are a fan of Bar Rescue and Jon Taffer.  Here is the link to the whole AMA and below are some of the highlights:



Jon gives some insight on how real the show is with this answer:

All Bar Rescue Updates - How Many Are Open Vs Closed?

Now that season 3 of Bar Rescue is complete, I have put together a list of ALL bars that have appeared on Bar Rescue, and whether they are still open or have closed, as well as how they are reviewed.

This list will be kept up-to-date and will be updated as more episodes air and when bars end up closing.

As of today, 40 bars have appeared on Bar Rescue, and of those 40 bars, seven have closed, and the rest remain open.


There is a tab at the top of the webpage called "Bar Rescue Updates," or here is the direct link to the page.  This page has each episode listed, along with the status of the bar and any relevant links.  So head over to there to see the detailed analysis of all Bar Rescue bars.

Also, keep an eye out for detailed updates for upcoming episodes and past episodes on the blog.

Bar Rescue - Handlebar Cafe (Handlebar and Grill) Update

In season 3 of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew went to Pawcatuck, Connecticut to makeover the Handlebar Cafe.  The Handlebar Cafe is a biker bar run by two sisters whose partying ways are impacting their business.  Despite being near multiple motorcycle dealerships, the bar was still struggling and needed the help of the Bar Rescue crew.  Bar Rescue decided to change the name to Handlebar and Grill during the makeover, but the owners have decided to keep their old name.

There has been some recent drama regarding the Handlebar Cafe with the local government.  Lets take a look at some reviews and updates of the Handlebar Cafe since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (all reviews are post Bar Rescue makeover):

Bar Rescue - Marley's On The Beach Update

On the season 3 finale of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are headed to Warwick, Rhode Island to makeover Marley's On The Beach.  The Oakland Beach beachfront bar is struggling and Jon is trying to save the bar as well as the owner's marriage.  Bar Rescue decided to change the name to St. Michelle Beach Club during the makeover, but the owners have since changed the name to Marley's Beach Club.

Lets take a look at some reviews and updates of Marley's since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (all reviews are post Bar Rescue makeover):

Bar Rescue - The Hammer (Hammer & Ales) Update

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Tonight on Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are headed to Las Vegas to makeover The Hammer Bar.  The bar is dealing with a strained friendship between two trained chefs, Chris and Mitch, who own and operate the bar.  Bar Rescue came to update the bar back in March, and they decided to change the name from The Hammer Bar to Hammer & Ales.

Lets take a look at some reviews and updates of the bar since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (all reviews are post Bar Rescue makeover):

Welcome To Bar Rescue Updates

This site was created to keep track of all of the bars that have appeared on Bar Rescue or are scheduled to appear on upcoming episodes.  It will take a look at what bars are still open, and what bars have closed, as well as the drama associated with the show Bar Rescue on Spike TV.

First this site will do updates on the most recent episodes, and then go back and do updates on many of the episodes that have already aired.  So stay tuned and check back as we start creating updates for the show.  It will give an insight into the success rate of the makeovers done by Jon Taffer and Bar Rescue.