Lake Marie Lodge
Lake Marie Lodge (originally Dirty Rooster) in Antioch, Illinois has closed. It closed in December 2015 — 1 year after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 45% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Swinging from the Rafters" |
| Season | Season 4, Episode 8 |
| Originally aired | November 23, 2014 |
| Original name | Dirty Rooster |
| Relaunched as | Lake Marie Lodge |
| Location | Antioch, Illinois |
| Address | 25855 Rt 173 Antioch, IL 60002 |
| Yelp | As Lake Marie Lodge |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- November 23, 2014Bar Rescue episode “Swinging from the Rafters” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Dirty Rooster, relaunched as Lake Marie Lodge, filmed earlier.
- December 2015Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Dirty Rooster as Lake Marie Lodge.
Dirty Rooster, briefly Lake Marie Lodge, closed in December 2015 after Scott sued Robert. The state also assessed additional tax for the alcohol comped during the episode.
What happened next
The owners did not keep Taffer's relaunch: shortly after the visit, the bar dropped the Lake Marie Lodge name and went back to Dirty Rooster. Taffer later spoke with Rob in a Season 4 Back to the Bar episode, but the owners' strained relationship was never repaired and ultimately brought the business down. The bar closed in December 2015 after Scott sued Robert. The state also assessed additional tax on the alcohol that had been comped during the episode.
By the numbers
| Season | Season 4: 34 of 51 bars have closed (67%). |
|---|---|
| Illinois | One of 12 rescued bars in Illinois; 5 still open. |
Quick answers
Is Lake Marie Lodge still open?
Lake Marie Lodge (originally Dirty Rooster) in Antioch, Illinois has closed. It closed in December 2015 — 1 year after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 45% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
What did Jon Taffer rename Dirty Rooster?
Jon Taffer relaunched Dirty Rooster under a new name: Lake Marie Lodge. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 4, Episode 8 (“Swinging from the Rafters”), first aired November 23, 2014.
When did Lake Marie Lodge close?
Lake Marie Lodge closed in December 2015.
Where is Lake Marie Lodge located?
Lake Marie Lodge was located at 25855 Rt 173 Antioch, IL 60002.
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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