Taylor’s Tavern Bar & Kitchen
Taylor’s Tavern Bar & Kitchen (originally Backroads Bar & Grill) in Holly, Michigan has closed. It closed in July 2026 — 1 year and 3 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 52% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Backroads to Ruin" |
| Season | Season 9, Episode 28 |
| Originally aired | March 30, 2025 |
| Original name | Backroads Bar & Grill |
| Relaunched as | Taylor’s Tavern Bar & Kitchen |
| Location | Holly, Michigan |
| Address | 15217 Apollo Dr, Holly, MI 48442 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · Listed as closed on Yelp |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- March 30, 2025Bar Rescue episode “Backroads to Ruin” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Backroads Bar & Grill, relaunched as Taylor’s Tavern Bar & Kitchen, filmed earlier.
- July 2026Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Backroads Bar & Grill as Taylor’s Tavern Bar & Kitchen.
It was renamed to Taylors Tavern Bar. They closed in July 2026. Tina told the local press it was a good experience but emotional. Reviews are mostly positive.
What happened next
The Taylor's Tavern rescue was led by Phil Wills, who relaunched the Holly bar from Backroads Bar & Grill. The bar hosted a watch party when its episode aired in March 2025, and owner Tina told a local news publication that the Bar Rescue experience had been 'fantastic'. Reviews were mostly positive. Taylor's Tavern closed in July 2026.
Quick answers
Is Taylor’s Tavern Bar & Kitchen still open?
Taylor’s Tavern Bar & Kitchen (originally Backroads Bar & Grill) in Holly, Michigan has closed. It closed in July 2026 — 1 year and 3 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 52% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
What did Jon Taffer rename Backroads Bar & Grill?
Jon Taffer relaunched Backroads Bar & Grill under a new name: Taylor’s Tavern Bar & Kitchen. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 9, Episode 28 (“Backroads to Ruin”), first aired March 30, 2025.
When did Taylor’s Tavern Bar & Kitchen close?
Taylor’s Tavern Bar & Kitchen closed in July 2026.
Where is Taylor’s Tavern Bar & Kitchen located?
Taylor’s Tavern Bar & Kitchen was located at 15217 Apollo Dr, Holly, MI 48442.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Yelp · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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