Brother’s Smokehouse Bar and BBQ
Brother’s Smokehouse Bar and BBQ (originally Jon's Goodtime Bar & Grill) in Inkster, Michigan remains open as of October 2026 — 1 year and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 55% 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 | "Bad Times at Goodtime" |
| Season | Season 9, Episode 35 |
| Originally aired | May 18, 2025 |
| Original name | Jon's Goodtime Bar & Grill |
| Relaunched as | Brother’s Smokehouse Bar and BBQ |
| Location | Inkster, Michigan |
| Address | 27553 Cherry Hill Rd, Inkster, MI 48141 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 4.0★ from 10 reviews |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- May 18, 2025Bar Rescue episode “Bad Times at Goodtime” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Jon's Goodtime Bar & Grill, relaunched as Brother’s Smokehouse Bar and BBQ, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Jon's Goodtime Bar & Grill as Brother’s Smokehouse Bar and BBQ.
Jon's Goodtime Bar & Grill, relaunched as Brother's Smokehouse Bar and BBQ, remains open in Inkster and has kept the new concept. It is active on Facebook and Instagram.
What happened next
Brother's Smokehouse Bar and BBQ remained open in Inkster and leaned fully into the new concept, continuing to operate under the Smokehouse name rather than reverting to Jon's Goodtime Bar & Grill. The bar has no official website but is active on Facebook and Instagram, and hosts an event on Sunday evenings from 6 to 10 p.m.
Quick answers
Is Brother’s Smokehouse Bar and BBQ still open?
Brother’s Smokehouse Bar and BBQ (originally Jon's Goodtime Bar & Grill) in Inkster, Michigan remains open as of October 2026 — 1 year and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 55% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
What did Jon Taffer rename Jon's Goodtime Bar & Grill?
Jon Taffer relaunched Jon's Goodtime Bar & Grill under a new name: Brother’s Smokehouse Bar and BBQ. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 9, Episode 35 (“Bad Times at Goodtime”), first aired May 18, 2025.
Where is Brother’s Smokehouse Bar and BBQ located?
Brother’s Smokehouse Bar and BBQ is located at 27553 Cherry Hill Rd, Inkster, MI 48141.
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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