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Menara
Menara (originally The Palace) in Upland, California remains open as of October 2026 — 11 years and 3 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 99% 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 | "Brokedown Palace" |
| Season | Season 4, Episode 25 |
| Originally aired | July 19, 2015 |
| Original name | The Palace |
| Relaunched as | Menara |
| Location | Upland, California |
| Address | 1276 W 7th St Upland, CA 91786 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 3.5★ |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- July 19, 2015Bar Rescue episode “Brokedown Palace” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of The Palace, relaunched as Menara, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched The Palace as Menara.
The bar was renamed to Menara but did not keep the name. Reviews are mostly positive, with a few complaints about customer service and the valet service.
What happened next
Six weeks after the rescue, the bar had taken in $70,000, and some costly habits had been addressed: Ghazi was no longer giving away free drinks. The owners did not keep the Menara name, however, reverting soon after the episode aired to their original branding; the bar trades as The Palace Lounge, and its Facebook page uses the name The Palace. The bar remained open in Upland in 2023.
Quick answers
Is Menara still open?
Menara (originally The Palace) in Upland, California remains open as of October 2026 — 11 years and 3 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 99% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
What did Jon Taffer rename The Palace?
Jon Taffer relaunched The Palace under a new name: Menara. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 4, Episode 25 (“Brokedown Palace”), first aired July 19, 2015.
Where is Menara located?
Menara is located at 1276 W 7th St Upland, CA 91786.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · 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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