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Britestar Tavern
Britestar Tavern in Glendora, California remains open as of October 2026 — 8 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 96% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Star Lite, Star Not So Brite" |
| Season | Season 6, Episode 23 |
| Originally aired | August 19, 2018 |
| Original name | Britestar Tavern |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | Glendora, California |
| Address | 731 W Rte 66 Glendora, CA 91740 |
| @britestartavern | |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 4.2★ from 95 reviews |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- August 19, 2018Bar Rescue episode “Star Lite, Star Not So Brite” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Britestar Tavern, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name Britestar Tavern for the relaunch.
The bar draws excellent reviews for its drinks, service, bartenders and atmosphere.
What happened next
Six weeks after the rescue, sales at Britestar Tavern were up 30%. Jim was spending more time at the bar, and Kristen had become a manager. The improvement continued under different ownership: Jim sold the bar shortly after Taffer’s visit, and it was believed to already be under new ownership by the time the episode aired. In 2024, Britestar Tavern was still open and serving customers in Glendora.
Quick answers
Is Britestar Tavern still open?
Britestar Tavern in Glendora, California remains open as of October 2026 — 8 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 96% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
Where is Britestar Tavern located?
Britestar Tavern is located at 731 W Rte 66 Glendora, CA 91740.
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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