Griff's
Griff's in Las Vegas, Nevada remains open as of October 2026 — 5 years and 3 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 86% 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 | "Behind the 8 Ball" |
| Season | Season 8, Episode 9 |
| Originally aired | July 18, 2021 |
| Original name | Griff's |
| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Address | 3650 S Decatur Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89103 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 4.3★ from 249 reviews |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- July 18, 2021Bar Rescue episode “Behind the 8 Ball” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Griff's, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name Griff's for the relaunch.
Covid-19 was the bar's biggest problem during its Season 8 appearance. General manager Gary was fired shortly after Taffer's visit and later disputed his portrayal on the show.
What happened next
Griff's appeared early in Season 8, when Covid-19 disruption was a larger problem than management. There were management issues nonetheless: general manager Gary was fired shortly after Taffer's visit, and Gary later objected to how the show had portrayed him. Griff's was still open and serving customers in Las Vegas in 2023.
Quick answers
Is Griff's still open?
Griff's in Las Vegas, Nevada remains open as of October 2026 — 5 years and 3 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 86% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
Where is Griff's located?
Griff's is located at 3650 S Decatur Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89103.
Sources: 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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