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Cayman Cove
Cayman Cove (originally Dale 1891) in Tampa, Florida has closed. It closed in June 2019 — 3 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 72% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Paradise Lost" |
| Season | Season 4, Episode 45 |
| Originally aired | March 20, 2016 |
| Original name | Dale 1891 |
| Relaunched as | Cayman Cove |
| Location | Tampa, Florida |
| Address | 11742 Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33618 |
| Yelp | As Cayman Cove |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- March 20, 2016Bar Rescue episode “Paradise Lost” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Dale 1891, relaunched as Cayman Cove, filmed earlier.
- June 2019Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Dale 1891 as Cayman Cove.
Cayman Cove closed in June 2019 after the owners decided they wanted more time to spend with their family. Reviews were negative before the closure.
What happened next
Sales rose by about 20% after the rescue, and the owners kept the Cayman Cove name. The improvement did not hold: Cayman Cove closed in June 2019, a little over three years after the episode aired, with a 2.5-star rating on Yelp and generally negative reviews. The owners announced the closure in a message on the bar's Facebook page.
By the numbers
| Season | Season 4: 34 of 51 bars have closed (67%). |
|---|---|
| Florida | One of 39 rescued bars in Florida; 24 still open. |
Quick answers
Is Cayman Cove still open?
Cayman Cove (originally Dale 1891) in Tampa, Florida has closed. It closed in June 2019 — 3 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 72% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
What did Jon Taffer rename Dale 1891?
Jon Taffer relaunched Dale 1891 under a new name: Cayman Cove. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 4, Episode 45 (“Paradise Lost”), first aired March 20, 2016.
When did Cayman Cove close?
Cayman Cove closed in June 2019.
Where is Cayman Cove located?
Cayman Cove was located at 11742 Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33618.
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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