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):

Positive Reviews:

• "Idk what these reviews are because my experience was AMAZING!! I went to tropic a few times last year but when I went recently was the best. They got better tables and the decor is beautiful. Wayyy better than the past. Our server was great and we later found out she was the manger!! It just shows how much she cares. My mother who was visiting hasn't stopped talking abt it since. We got shots, content, and filled to the top drinks. It's a little pricey but we felt it was worth it. Overall definitely going back, new favorite spot, and I appreciate"
• "I recommend The service, the drinks, the food, the everything! The owner has made it her personal business to elevate each patron’s experience! This is not an accident as every business she’s had or been involved- same experience!"
• "I went to Tropic for R&B night and had such a good time. The lemon drop was delicious and the live band was amazing! I’ll definitely be back."
• "Enjoyed my recent visit. I’ve been here before but the updates are amazing! Definitely will be coming more!"
• "I heard about this place on TikTok and HAD to try it out! The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. Ashley was a great server. The food and drinks are easily a 10/10. I will def be back!"
• "Juicy jerk chicken tacos, with smooth amazing hookah and don’t forget to add the candy tip! Service is top notch with knowledgeable & personable staff! And I cannot forget to mention that the kitchen is open till 1AM for late night good eats!"

Negative Reviews:

• "Place is nice and the service was great, but the food is not that good and the prices are not what I’m willing to pay for the food options they have. Drinks are great."
• "First off a $10 dollar entertainment fee is stupid especially when the entertainment is a loud ass off beat dummer. If your want my money have a good attitude and good service. Repeat business is the best business. Trying to run up the tab on every customer is crazy."
• "18% service charge automatically added to the prices of drinks is ridiculous!"

*Reviews from Yelp, Google

Other News and Links:

• The Bar Rescue for Tropic happened in September 2024.
• Bar Rescue was scouting bars in the Milwaukee area in January 2024, but the episode wasn't filmed until September 2024.
• Here is a preview video of the episode from the Bar Rescue YouTube page
• The episode is titled "I'm a F'n Bar Guy! I'm a F'n Bar Girl!"
• Bobby Portis from the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks is in this episode.
• Here is the Tropic Lounge website and Facebook page.. 
• Here is the Facebook page of Hyacinth (owner)
• The bar was named Montego Bay Beach Club by Bar Rescue, but as you see in their website and Facebook Page, there is no mention of Montego Bay Beach Club despite posting pretty much every day.  All advertisements still have 'Tropic' on them.
• Here are the reviews for Tropic from Yelp and Google.
• The bar takes the time to respond to reviews on Google.
• Owner Hyacinth Nembhardt also owns another business called Concoctions which is a beverage business.

Conclusion:

Jon Taffer decided to change the name of Tropic to Montego Bay Beach Club, but the bar quickly went back to their name and still goes by Tropic.  The reviews for Tropic since the Bar Rescue update are mostly positive with people liking the food, drinks, atmosphere, and entertainment.  The few negative reviews are about prices, but the reviews overall have definitely improved since the show visited.  The owner Hyacinth also owns another business which is a beverage business called Concoctions.

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