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Sauced Sports Bar
Sauced Sports Bar (originally Gil & Rick's Sports Bar and Pizzeria) in Largo, Florida remains open as of October 2026 — 7 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 95% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Pie Hard" |
| Season | Season 6, Episode 36 |
| Originally aired | May 19, 2019 |
| Original name | Gil & Rick's Sports Bar and Pizzeria |
| Relaunched as | Sauced Sports Bar |
| Location | Largo, Florida |
| Address | 1250 Seminole Blvd Largo, FL 33770 |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- May 19, 2019Bar Rescue episode “Pie Hard” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Gil & Rick's Sports Bar and Pizzeria, relaunched as Sauced Sports Bar, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Gil & Rick's Sports Bar and Pizzeria as Sauced Sports Bar.
The bar was renamed Sauced Bar Pizzeria and Sandwiches. Several subsequent health inspections uncovered issues with cleanliness, food storage and preparation.
What happened next
Sales rose after the rescue, and the owners kept the Sauced name. The bar was still open in Largo in 2023, running regular events including poker on Monday nights and live music, and promoting them on its Facebook page. Reviews were average, with a 3-star rating on Yelp.
Quick answers
Is Sauced Sports Bar still open?
Sauced Sports Bar (originally Gil & Rick's Sports Bar and Pizzeria) in Largo, Florida remains open as of October 2026 — 7 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 95% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
What did Jon Taffer rename Gil & Rick's Sports Bar and Pizzeria?
Jon Taffer relaunched Gil & Rick's Sports Bar and Pizzeria under a new name: Sauced Sports Bar. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 6, Episode 36 (“Pie Hard”), first aired May 19, 2019.
Where is Sauced Sports Bar located?
Sauced Sports Bar is located at 1250 Seminole Blvd Largo, FL 33770.
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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