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Copper Rocket Pub
Copper Rocket Pub in Maitland, Florida remains open as of October 2026 — 8 years and 6 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 96% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
Google listing checked Oct 29, 2026: active.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Crazy Little Thing Called Selman" |
| Season | Season 6, Episode 9 |
| Originally aired | May 6, 2018 |
| Original name | Copper Rocket Pub |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | Maitland, Florida |
| Address | 106 Lake Ave Maitland, FL 32751 |
| @thecopperrocket | |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 4.0★ |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- May 6, 2018Bar Rescue episode “Crazy Little Thing Called Selman” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Copper Rocket Pub, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name Copper Rocket Pub for the relaunch.
The bar was sold to new owners two months after the Bar Rescue makeover. Reviews are mostly very positive since the new owners bought the bar.
What happened next
At the six-week check-in, sales at the Copper Rocket had increased by a modest 5 percent. Norman took over day-to-day operations from Selman, who sold the bar shortly after the rescue. The new owners carried out further renovations of their own. The Copper Rocket remained open in Maitland in 2023 under the new ownership and posted regularly on Facebook.
By the numbers
| Season | Season 6: 25 of 42 bars have closed (60%). |
|---|---|
| Florida | One of 39 rescued bars in Florida; 24 still open. |
Quick answers
Is Copper Rocket Pub still open?
Copper Rocket Pub in Maitland, Florida remains open as of October 2026 — 8 years and 6 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 96% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
Where is Copper Rocket Pub located?
Copper Rocket Pub is located at 106 Lake Ave Maitland, FL 32751.
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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