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Dr. Philgoods Sports Bar
Dr. Philgoods Sports Bar in Pompano Beach, Florida remains open as of October 2026 — 2 years and 4 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 63% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
Google listing checked Oct 29, 2026: active.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Feels Bad at Philgoods" |
| Season | Season 9, Episode 18 |
| Originally aired | June 30, 2024 |
| Original name | Dr. Philgoods Sports Bar |
| Location | Pompano Beach, Florida |
| Address | 4251 Dixie Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33064 |
| @dr.philgoods | |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- June 30, 2024Bar Rescue episode “Feels Bad at Philgoods” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Dr. Philgoods Sports Bar, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name Dr. Philgoods Sports Bar for the relaunch.
The bar was renamed Dr. Philgoods Laboratory Bar and Grill. Sales have increased and Jay has stepped up. Reviews are positive, with praise for the food.
What happened next
Owner Carl reacted positively to the rescue, and the bar marked the episode with a watch party offering free shots and free pizza. The bar trades as Dr. Philgoods Laboratory Bar and Grill; sales increased after the visit, and Jay stepped up to take a larger role in the business. Reviews since the rescue have been positive, with particular praise for the food.
By the numbers
| Season | Season 9: 6 of 40 bars have closed (15%). |
|---|---|
| Florida | One of 39 rescued bars in Florida; 24 still open. |
Sources & evidence
Every status on this page is checked against named sources. Where sources disagree, the disagreement is shown rather than hidden.
| @dr.philgoods — Verified Instagram profile — Profile name is Dr. Philgoods Sports Bar and bio states Located in Pompano Beach, FL; posts hashtag Pompano Beach and promote the bars events; no other Dr Philgoods bar exists in Pompano Beach | |
| Google listing | Google listing matched to 'Dr. Philgoods Laboratory Bar & Grill' at 4251 N Dixie Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL — Operating Status: Active. |
| Tracker | Reality TV Updates — Episode write-up with post-show updates and status tracking for this bar. |
| Tracker | Reality TV Revisited — Open/closed status listing for this bar. |
Quick answers
Is Dr. Philgoods Sports Bar still open?
Dr. Philgoods Sports Bar in Pompano Beach, Florida remains open as of October 2026 — 2 years and 4 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 63% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
Where is Dr. Philgoods Sports Bar located?
Dr. Philgoods Sports Bar is located at 4251 Dixie Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33064.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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