Bar Rescue - Sorties Tavern (O'Banion's) Update

Tonight on the season premiere of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Bellevue, Nebraska to try to rescue O'Banion's Bar.  This is the first of three bars this season that were filmed near Omaha, Nebraska.  O'Banion's has three owners, and one of the owners is a heavy drinker who is acting obnoxious in the bar.  The other co-owners do a hostile takeover of the bar and make the heavy drinking owner go home.  During the Bar Rescue makeover, O'Banion's was renamed Sorties Tavern, and is an Air Force themed bar.

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

The End From Bar Rescue Has Moved Locations

The End in Las Vegas, Nevada, which was made over by Bar Rescue has moved locations from 3550 S. Decatur Blvd. to 4821 Spring Mountain Rd.  The move was not very far, as it is pretty much in the same shopping center.

Left - The End after Bar Rescue makeover; Right - The End location after moving

Many people commenting on the original update thought the location had closed, judging by the picture above.  Also, the bar stopped updating their Facebook page in December and the phone number was disconnected when I called. However, they are now updating their Facebook page and operating at their new location.  The bar is still going by the name The End and is using the logo provided by Bar Rescue.  Here are some photos at a recent party there, but it is hard to get a good look at the interior - Album 1, Album 2.


Here is the distance from the original location to the new location if you are interested:

I just wanted to get this update up before the next season of Bar Rescue starts tomorrow.  Look for updates on here for all of the new episodes.  I have updated the Bar Rescue Update page to show that this bar has moved.

Gipsy (SBLV) From Bar Rescue Plans To Reopen As Dayclub/Ultralounge

You may remember Gipsy, which was renamed SBLV (South Beach Las Vegas) from season 3 of Bar Rescue.  Gipsy was billed as the first gay nightclub in Las Vegas, and the owner Paul was portrayed as a verbally abusive and intoxicated owner.

Bar Rescue came to Gipsy to rescue the bar in February of 2013, and when Paul saw the changes Bar Rescue made, he decided to shut the bar down because he hated them so much.

In May 2013, the SBLV Lounge posted on their website:

As many of you know in February of 2013, the staff and management of the iconic Gipsy filmed an episode of Spike TV’s Bar Rescue. After the renovation from the show, we felt that it still needed more. We are so excited to share the all new Gipsy coming soon! Stay tuned as we will be posting the progress of the project on our website.       

There haven't been many updates since Paul shut the place down, but recently Las Vegas Weekly reported that he plans to reopen the bar as a Dayclub/Ultralounge.  All of the changes from the Bar Rescue makeover have been removed and the place has been gutted.  He plans to reopen sometime in the summer, but who knows if that will actually happen.

Also, Paul claims that he went along with a exaggerated narrative on the show and that he "gave them enough rope to hang me with."

'Bar Rescue' Question on 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire'

Today on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, there was a question about Bar Rescue.  The question was, "Invented by "Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer, a railing with a tight opening designed so that people bump up against each other as they squeeze through is called a what?"

The options were, 'Rub Tunnel', 'Touch and Talk', 'Butt Funnel', or 'Couple Corral'. 

The guy playing obviously wasn't a Bar Rescue watcher as instead of answering 'C - Butt Funnel', he passed on the question.

New Season Of Bar Rescue Begins March 9th

The next season of Bar Rescue is scheduled to begin March 9th on Spike TV according to Jon Taffer.  Many people have been asking Jon on Twitter when the new season will be on TV, and he has responded to them stating that it will be on March 9th.  March 9th is a Sunday, so the show will continue to air on Sunday nights.

In the meantime, I am sure there will be plenty of re-runs shown on Spike TV, so you can still get your Bar Rescue fix.  I will continue to have updates regarding the show on this website and let you know if any more bars close.  I also may do some updates on some older episodes to let you know in more detail how those bars are doing.  To see the current list of bars on Bar Rescue that are open vs closed, and for more details on each of them, visit our Bar Rescue Update page.

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: