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The O
The O in Orange, California remains open as of October 2026 — 14 years and 2 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 | "Bottomless Pit" |
| Season | Season 2, Episode 5 |
| Originally aired | August 19, 2012 |
| Original name | The Olive Pit |
| Relaunched as | The O |
| Location | Orange, California |
| Address | 834 E Lincoln Ave Ste B Orange, CA 92865 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 3.4★ |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- August 19, 2012Bar Rescue episode “Bottomless Pit” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of The Olive Pit, relaunched as The O, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched The Olive Pit as The O.
Tracy remained as manager after the rescue while Tim left for Mexico. The owners removed Taffer's new furniture but reported sales up 20%; the bar remains open, its Yelp rating improving from 3 stars in 2023 to 3.4 in 2026.
What happened next
A month after the rescue, Tracy was still managing the bar, while Tim had left for Mexico and did not return. The owners discarded the new furniture Taffer had installed, but reported to the show's producers that sales were 20% higher. The bar's Yelp rating stood at 3 stars in 2023 and had risen to 3.4 stars by 2026. The O remains open in Orange.
Quick answers
Is The O still open?
The O in Orange, California remains open as of October 2026 — 14 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. No rescued bar with a recorded closing date has lasted longer.
What did Jon Taffer rename The Olive Pit?
Jon Taffer relaunched The Olive Pit under a new name: The O. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 2, Episode 5 (“Bottomless Pit”), first aired August 19, 2012.
Where is The O located?
The O is located at 834 E Lincoln Ave Ste B Orange, CA 92865.
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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