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The Roc Bar and Nightclub
The Roc Bar and Nightclub (originally Fort One Bar & Lounge) in San Francisco, California has closed. It closed in August 2019 — 2 years and 9 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 66% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Ice, Mice, Baby" |
| Season | Season 5, Episode 11 |
| Originally aired | November 6, 2016 |
| Original name | Fort One Bar & Lounge |
| Relaunched as | The Roc Bar and Nightclub |
| Location | San Francisco, California |
| Address | 2801 Leavenworth St San Francisco, CA 94133 |
| Yelp | As The Roc Bar and Nightclub |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- November 6, 2016Bar Rescue episode “Ice, Mice, Baby” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Fort One Bar & Lounge, relaunched as The Roc Bar and Nightclub, filmed earlier.
- August 2019Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Fort One Bar & Lounge as The Roc Bar and Nightclub.
Fort One Bar and Lounge, relaunched as The Roc, closed in August 2019.
What happened next
At the six-week check-in, sales at The Roc were up 10%. The bar kept Taffer's name, continuing to trade as The Roc Bar and Nightclub rather than reverting to Fort One Bar & Lounge. Taffer was impressed enough with the bartender, Ashley Clark, that he later invited her to return to Bar Rescue as an expert. The Roc closed in August 2019.
Quick answers
Is The Roc Bar and Nightclub still open?
The Roc Bar and Nightclub (originally Fort One Bar & Lounge) in San Francisco, California has closed. It closed in August 2019 — 2 years and 9 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 66% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
What did Jon Taffer rename Fort One Bar & Lounge?
Jon Taffer relaunched Fort One Bar & Lounge under a new name: The Roc Bar and Nightclub. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 5, Episode 11 (“Ice, Mice, Baby”), first aired November 6, 2016.
When did The Roc Bar and Nightclub close?
The Roc Bar and Nightclub closed in August 2019.
Where is The Roc Bar and Nightclub located?
The Roc Bar and Nightclub was located at 2801 Leavenworth St San Francisco, CA 94133.
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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