Cork and Thorn
Cork and Thorn in Las Vegas, Nevada remains open as of October 2026 — 5 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 85% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" |
| Season | Season 8, Episode 4 |
| Originally aired | June 6, 2021 |
| Original name | Cork and Thorn |
| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Address | 70 W Imperial Ave Las Vegas, NV 89102 |
| @corkandthorn | |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 4.1★ from 223 reviews |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- June 6, 2021Bar Rescue episode “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Cork and Thorn, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name Cork and Thorn for the relaunch.
In a Las Vegas Review-Journal interview, owner Randi described the experience positively. She said the biggest benefits were the kitchen and a functioning bar, together with the POS system Taffer installed.
What happened next
Owner Randi spoke positively about the production in an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, describing the experience as a good one and noting that Jon Taffer was pleasant off camera. She identified the kitchen and a functioning bar as the rescue's biggest benefits, along with the point-of-sale system, which she said would help her keep the business in order.
Quick answers
Is Cork and Thorn still open?
Cork and Thorn in Las Vegas, Nevada remains open as of October 2026 — 5 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 85% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
Where is Cork and Thorn located?
Cork and Thorn is located at 70 W Imperial Ave Las Vegas, NV 89102.
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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