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The Brixton
The Brixton in Austin, Texas has closed. It closed in March 2020 — 7 years after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 92% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Tears for Beers" |
| Season | Season 3, Episode 4 |
| Originally aired | March 3, 2013 |
| Original name | The Brixton |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Address | 1412 E 6th St Austin, TX 78702 |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- March 3, 2013Bar Rescue episode “Tears for Beers” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of The Brixton, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
- March 2020Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name The Brixton for the relaunch.
The Brixton quickly reverted from Rocket Room 6 to its original name after filming, while keeping the other changes from the rescue. The bar traded for several more years, with reviews generally more positive than before.
What happened next
The Brixton did not keep the Rocket Room 6 name for long. Owner Tim made clear during filming that he disliked the rebrand, and once production left Austin he restored The Brixton name while keeping the other changes made during the rescue. The bar then traded for several years, and reviews were generally more positive than before the episode. Jon Taffer later revisited The Brixton in a Back to the Bar episode in Season 5.
Quick answers
Is The Brixton still open?
The Brixton in Austin, Texas has closed. It closed in March 2020 — 7 years after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 92% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
When did The Brixton close?
The Brixton closed in March 2020.
Where is The Brixton located?
The Brixton was located at 1412 E 6th St Austin, TX 78702.
Sources: Reality TV Updates · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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