Chilleen’s On 17
Chilleen’s On 17 (originally Kid Chilleen's Badass BBQ) in Black Canyon City, Arizona remains open as of October 2026 — 13 years and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. No rescued bar with a recorded closing date has lasted longer.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "A Horse Walks Into a Bar" |
| Season | Season 3, Episode 9 |
| Originally aired | April 7, 2013 |
| Original name | Kid Chilleen's Badass BBQ |
| Relaunched as | Chilleen’s On 17 |
| Location | Black Canyon City, Arizona |
| Address | 33150 S Coldwater Rd Black Canyon City, AZ 85324 |
| @chilleenson17 | |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 3.5★ from 350 reviews |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- April 7, 2013Bar Rescue episode “A Horse Walks Into a Bar” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Kid Chilleen's Badass BBQ, relaunched as Chilleen’s On 17, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Kid Chilleen's Badass BBQ as Chilleen’s On 17.
Two months after the rescue, sales were up and the owners were in a better financial situation, although their bankruptcy remained unresolved.
What happened next
Two months after the rescue, sales at Chilleen's On 17 were up and the owners were in a stronger financial position, although the bankruptcy hanging over the business remained unresolved. The bar continued to trade under the Chilleen's On 17 name, stayed active on Facebook and promoted events and specials including regular live music. It was still open in Black Canyon City in 2024.
Quick answers
Is Chilleen’s On 17 still open?
Chilleen’s On 17 (originally Kid Chilleen's Badass BBQ) in Black Canyon City, Arizona remains open as of October 2026 — 13 years and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. No rescued bar with a recorded closing date has lasted longer.
What did Jon Taffer rename Kid Chilleen's Badass BBQ?
Jon Taffer relaunched Kid Chilleen's Badass BBQ under a new name: Chilleen’s On 17. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 3, Episode 9 (“A Horse Walks Into a Bar”), first aired April 7, 2013.
Where is Chilleen’s On 17 located?
Chilleen’s On 17 is located at 33150 S Coldwater Rd Black Canyon City, AZ 85324.
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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