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The Tipsy Bull
The Tipsy Bull (originally The China Grove Trading Post) in China Grove, Texas has closed. It closed in October 2018, before the episode documenting its rescue had aired (May 12, 2019). It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Big Trouble in Little China Grove" |
| Season | Season 6, Episode 35 |
| Originally aired | May 12, 2019 |
| Original name | The China Grove Trading Post |
| Relaunched as | The Tipsy Bull |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | China Grove, Texas |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- October 2018Closed. — before the episode aired
- May 12, 2019Bar Rescue episode “Big Trouble in Little China Grove” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of The China Grove Trading Post, relaunched as The Tipsy Bull, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched The China Grove Trading Post as The Tipsy Bull.
The China Grove Trading Post / The Tipsy Bull closed in October 2018 after the owners sold the bar. A new bar called Mr Jim’s Trading Post opened in its place.
What happened next
The Tipsy Bull, relaunched from The China Grove Trading Post, closed in October 2018 after the owners sold the bar. A new bar, Mr Jim’s Trading Post, opened in its place.
Quick answers
Is The Tipsy Bull still open?
The Tipsy Bull (originally The China Grove Trading Post) in China Grove, Texas has closed. It closed in October 2018, before the episode documenting its rescue had aired (May 12, 2019). It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
What did Jon Taffer rename The China Grove Trading Post?
Jon Taffer relaunched The China Grove Trading Post under a new name: The Tipsy Bull. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 6, Episode 35 (“Big Trouble in Little China Grove”), first aired May 12, 2019.
When did The Tipsy Bull close?
The Tipsy Bull closed in October 2018.
Where is The Tipsy Bull located?
The Tipsy Bull is in China Grove, Texas.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.