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Libad’s Seaside Tavern
Libad’s Seaside Tavern (originally Libad's Bar & Grill) in New Bedford, Massachusetts has closed. It closed in February 2021 — 7 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 94% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "A Bar Full of Bull" |
| Season | Season 3, Episode 18 |
| Originally aired | August 25, 2013 |
| Original name | Libad's Bar & Grill |
| Relaunched as | Libad’s Seaside Tavern |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | New Bedford, Massachusetts |
| Address | 578 Brock Ave New Bedford, MA 02744 |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- August 25, 2013Bar Rescue episode “A Bar Full of Bull” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Libad's Bar & Grill, relaunched as Libad’s Seaside Tavern, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
- February 2021Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Libad's Bar & Grill as Libad’s Seaside Tavern.
Libad's Bar and Grill, briefly Libad's Seaside Tavern, closed in February 2021 and was listed for sale. Reviews were positive, with praise for the staff, pizza and cheap drinks.
What happened next
At the producers' check-in after the rescue, drink sales at Libad's had risen by 100% and food sales were bringing in $4,500 a month. The bar did not keep Taffer's new name, reverting from Libad's Seaside Tavern to Libad's Bar & Grill. Some scenes for the 2019 film Jungleland were shot at the bar. Reviews were strong, with ratings of 4.5 stars on Yelp and 4.3 stars on Google. Libad's closed in February 2021 and was listed for sale.
Quick answers
Is Libad’s Seaside Tavern still open?
Libad’s Seaside Tavern (originally Libad's Bar & Grill) in New Bedford, Massachusetts has closed. It closed in February 2021 — 7 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 94% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
What did Jon Taffer rename Libad's Bar & Grill?
Jon Taffer relaunched Libad's Bar & Grill under a new name: Libad’s Seaside Tavern. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 3, Episode 18 (“A Bar Full of Bull”), first aired August 25, 2013.
When did Libad’s Seaside Tavern close?
Libad’s Seaside Tavern closed in February 2021.
Where is Libad’s Seaside Tavern located?
Libad’s Seaside Tavern was located at 578 Brock Ave New Bedford, MA 02744.
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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