the Billy Bar
the Billy Bar (originally The County Line Lounge & Grille) in Tucson, Arizona has closed. It closed in April 2023 — 1 year and 8 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 56% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Remembering Billy" |
| Season | Season 8, Episode 11 |
| Originally aired | August 8, 2021 |
| Original name | The County Line Lounge & Grille |
| Relaunched as | the Billy Bar |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | Tucson, Arizona |
| Address | 1145 W Prince Rd Tucson, AZ 85705 |
| Yelp | As the Billy Bar |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- August 8, 2021Bar Rescue episode “Remembering Billy” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of The County Line Lounge & Grille, relaunched as the Billy Bar, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
- April 2023Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched The County Line Lounge & Grille as the Billy Bar.
The County Line Lounge and Grille / The Billy Bar closed after the bar was sold. The bar was listed for sale in March 2023 and sold shortly after. Reviews after the show are very positive with praise for the atmosphere, bartenders and food.
What happened next
Owners Paul and Denise were largely positive about the experience. Paul told a local publication that the transformation had been successful, though still a work in progress, and said he was excited about the future but nervous about how they would be portrayed on television. The Billy Bar traded for a few years under Taffer's concept. It was listed for sale in March 2023 and sold shortly afterwards, closing in April 2023. Post-show reviews were very positive, praising the atmosphere, the bartenders and the food.
By the numbers
| Season | Season 8: 14 of 37 bars have closed (38%). |
|---|---|
| Arizona | One of 16 rescued bars in Arizona; 8 still open. |
Quick answers
Is the Billy Bar still open?
the Billy Bar (originally The County Line Lounge & Grille) in Tucson, Arizona has closed. It closed in April 2023 — 1 year and 8 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 56% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
What did Jon Taffer rename The County Line Lounge & Grille?
Jon Taffer relaunched The County Line Lounge & Grille under a new name: the Billy Bar. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 8, Episode 11 (“Remembering Billy”), first aired August 8, 2021.
When did the Billy Bar close?
the Billy Bar closed in April 2023.
Where is the Billy Bar located?
the Billy Bar was located at 1145 W Prince Rd Tucson, AZ 85705.
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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