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):

Gateway Pub (Corner Pocket) From Bar Rescue Has Closed

The Gateway Pub and Grill in Hickory, North Carolina which appeared on season 8 (3rd set) of Bar Rescue has closed.  The bar was originally named Corner Pocket II, but when Bar Rescue visited in August of 2022, they renamed the bar to The Gateway Pub & Grill.

The Gateway Pub & Grill is listed as 'Closed' on all review sites and their last post on their Facebook page was in July 2024. 

Part of the reason for The Gateway Pub & Grill being closed is because of  the amount of times police were required to come to the bar.  According to a local article, the Hickory Police Department was called more that 250 times from January 2022 to June 2024, and in May 2024 a Hickory Police officer was shot while attempting to arrest an armed suspect near the bar. Their liquor license was suspended shortly after this incident.

N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement said about the bar, “Gateway Pub and Grill has a history of violent events, including the discharge of firearms, large scale fights, and weapons violations involving employees of the business,”

Corner Pocket II appeared on Bar Rescue in 2022 where it was renamed to The Gateway Pub & Grill and here is the original update for the bar.  The Gateway Pub & Grill is now marked as 'Closed' on the Bar Rescue Updates Page. 

New Season of Bar Rescue Starts February 23rd

New episodes of Bar Rescue episodes will return to Paramount Network on Sunday, February 23rd and it is being labeled a continuation of season 9 of the show.  

Photo - Paramount

From the press release from Paramount, "One of the best parts of my job is hugging bar owners at the end of each episode and seeing them embrace a fresh start for their business—and their lives.  For over a decade, we’ve empowered bar owners, employees, and their communities to rediscover their potential. This milestone reflects the dedication, passion, and resilience of everyone involved. I am profoundly grateful to Paramount Network for being an unwavering partner in this journey and for giving us the platform to continue transforming struggling businesses into inspiring success stories."

A preview video of the upcoming season can be seen here. 

Also announced in the press release was the renewal of Bar Rescue for a 10th season, so there will be even more new episodes coming in the future. It remains to be seen if Jon Taffer will do all the rescues, but judging by the preview, it seems he will have other experts doing some rescues again this season.

As always, I will have updates for each of the bars that appear on the show, so make sure to visit the website after each episode airs.