George & Dragon
George & Dragon in Phoenix, Arizona remains open as of October 2026 — 10 years and 6 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 99% 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 | "How to Train the Dragon" |
| Season | Season 4, Episode 50 |
| Originally aired | April 24, 2016 |
| Original name | George & Dragon |
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Address | 4240 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 3.5★ |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- April 24, 2016Bar Rescue episode “How to Train the Dragon” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of George & Dragon, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name George & Dragon for the relaunch.
Reviews are mostly positive, with compliments for the food. There are complaints about slow service and the off-putting exterior.
What happened next
At the six-week check-in, sales at George & Dragon were up by more than 50%, with the pub much busier around lunch and dinner. The bar remained open in Phoenix in 2023, more than six years after Taffer's visit. Reviews were mostly positive, with compliments for the food, though some customers complained about slow service and the pub's exterior.
Quick answers
Is George & Dragon still open?
George & Dragon in Phoenix, Arizona remains open as of October 2026 — 10 years and 6 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 99% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
Where is George & Dragon located?
George & Dragon is located at 4240 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012.
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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