Smithton Station Classic Kitchen & Cocktails
Smithton Station Classic Kitchen & Cocktails (originally CJ's Pub & Grill) in Smithton, Illinois has closed. It closed in September 2024, before the episode documenting its rescue had aired (May 4, 2025). It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "On the 3:10 to Failure" |
| Season | Season 9, Episode 33 |
| Originally aired | May 4, 2025 |
| Original name | CJ's Pub & Grill |
| Relaunched as | Smithton Station Classic Kitchen & Cocktails |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | Smithton, Illinois |
| Address | 102 N Main St, Smithton, IL 62285 |
| Yelp | As CJ's Pub & Grill |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- September 2024Closed. — before the episode aired
- May 4, 2025Bar Rescue episode “On the 3:10 to Failure” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of CJ's Pub & Grill, relaunched as Smithton Station Classic Kitchen & Cocktails, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched CJ's Pub & Grill as Smithton Station Classic Kitchen & Cocktails.
CJ's Pub & Grill, briefly Smithton Station, was sold effective September 15, 2024, and closed; the site now trades as The Roost Bar & Grill.
What happened next
CJ's Pub & Grill was filmed in July 2024 and relaunched as Smithton Station Classic Kitchen & Cocktails. The new name lasted less than a month before the bar reverted to the CJ's Pub name. Owners Jeremy and Christy then sold the bar, with the sale taking effect on September 15, 2024, and CJ's closed under their ownership. The location subsequently reopened as The Roost Bar & Grill under new owners Terra and Dave. The episode did not air until May 2025, months after the bar had closed.
By the numbers
| Season | Season 9: 6 of 40 bars have closed (15%). |
|---|---|
| Illinois | One of 12 rescued bars in Illinois; 5 still open. |
Quick answers
Is Smithton Station Classic Kitchen & Cocktails still open?
Smithton Station Classic Kitchen & Cocktails (originally CJ's Pub & Grill) in Smithton, Illinois has closed. It closed in September 2024, before the episode documenting its rescue had aired (May 4, 2025). It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
What did Jon Taffer rename CJ's Pub & Grill?
Jon Taffer relaunched CJ's Pub & Grill under a new name: Smithton Station Classic Kitchen & Cocktails. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 9, Episode 33 (“On the 3:10 to Failure”), first aired May 4, 2025.
When did Smithton Station Classic Kitchen & Cocktails close?
Smithton Station Classic Kitchen & Cocktails closed in September 2024.
Where is Smithton Station Classic Kitchen & Cocktails located?
Smithton Station Classic Kitchen & Cocktails was located at 102 N Main St, Smithton, IL 62285.
Sources: 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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