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The Cave Sports Bar
The Cave Sports Bar in Anaheim, California remains open as of October 2026 — 8 years and 6 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 96% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Caving In" |
| Season | Season 6, Episode 10 |
| Originally aired | May 13, 2018 |
| Original name | The Cave Sports Bar |
| Location | Anaheim, California |
| Address | 628 W Orangewood Ave Anaheim, CA 92802 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 4.2★ from 236 reviews |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- May 13, 2018Bar Rescue episode “Caving In” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of The Cave Sports Bar, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name The Cave Sports Bar for the relaunch.
The Cave Sports Bar remains open in Anaheim, and a second location opened in Garden Grove in 2018. Reviews are positive, with praise for the drinks, sports coverage and atmosphere.
What happened next
Six weeks after the rescue, sales at The Cave Sports Bar were up 30 percent. Jaime took over managing the bar alone while his mother Maria stayed home to rest. The bar closed briefly during the Covid-19 pandemic but reopened, and it remained open in Anaheim in 2024. It also expanded: in mid-2018 the owners opened a second location in Garden Grove, which was likewise still open in 2024. Reviews were strong, with a 4.5-star rating on Yelp; customers praised the drinks, the sports coverage and the atmosphere. The Anaheim bar stopped serving its own food, though the restaurant next door delivered meals to customers.
Quick answers
Is The Cave Sports Bar still open?
The Cave Sports Bar in Anaheim, California remains open as of October 2026 — 8 years and 6 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 96% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
Where is The Cave Sports Bar located?
The Cave Sports Bar is located at 628 W Orangewood Ave Anaheim, CA 92802.
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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