The Press Box
The Press Box (originally The Dugout) in Chicago, Illinois remains open as of October 2026 — 9 years and 8 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 98% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Struck Out at the Dugout" |
| Season | Season 5, Episode 16 |
| Originally aired | March 5, 2017 |
| Original name | The Dugout |
| Relaunched as | The Press Box |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Address | 950 W Addison St Chicago, IL 60613 |
| Yelp | As The Dugout · As The Press Box |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- March 5, 2017Bar Rescue episode “Struck Out at the Dugout” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of The Dugout, relaunched as The Press Box, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched The Dugout as The Press Box.
The bar reverted to its previous name rather than keeping the name Jon Taffer gave it. Reviews are mixed, with complaints about service and inappropriate staff behaviour, although they have improved since 2020.
What happened next
The Press Box remains open in Chicago, but under the bar's original name, The Dugout. After the episode, owner Eddie Cressy moved The Press Box into a new location upstairs, while the lower-level space reverted to its original name, The Dugout. Menu items dropped during the rescue, including the Pussy Shot, also returned to the bar.
Quick answers
Is The Press Box still open?
The Press Box (originally The Dugout) in Chicago, Illinois remains open as of October 2026 — 9 years and 8 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 98% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
What did Jon Taffer rename The Dugout?
Jon Taffer relaunched The Dugout under a new name: The Press Box. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 5, Episode 16 (“Struck Out at the Dugout”), first aired March 5, 2017.
Where is The Press Box located?
The Press Box is located at 950 W Addison St Chicago, IL 60613.
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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