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Phish Tales
Phish Tales (originally Phish Heads) in Lake City, Florida remains open as of October 2026 — 8 years and 4 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 96% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Phishing for Answers" |
| Season | Season 6, Episode 15 |
| Originally aired | June 24, 2018 |
| Original name | Phish Heads |
| Relaunched as | Phish Tales |
| Location | Lake City, Florida |
| Address | 1445 SW Main Blvd Ste 170 Lake City, FL 32025 |
| @phish.tales | |
| Yelp | As Phish Tales |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- June 24, 2018Bar Rescue episode “Phishing for Answers” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Phish Heads, relaunched as Phish Tales, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Phish Heads as Phish Tales.
The bar was renamed Phish Tales. Reviews are positive, with many patrons praising the food and the staff.
What happened next
Sales at the relaunched Phish Tales rose by more than 30% after the rescue, and the owners banked the profits toward their retirement. Unusually for the show, they kept Taffer’s new name, and James continued to manage the bar. In 2023, Phish Tales was still trading in Lake City, with strong reviews: 4.5 stars on Yelp and 4.4 stars on Google Reviews.
Quick answers
Is Phish Tales still open?
Phish Tales (originally Phish Heads) in Lake City, Florida remains open as of October 2026 — 8 years and 4 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 96% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
What did Jon Taffer rename Phish Heads?
Jon Taffer relaunched Phish Heads under a new name: Phish Tales. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 6, Episode 15 (“Phishing for Answers”), first aired June 24, 2018.
Where is Phish Tales located?
Phish Tales is located at 1445 SW Main Blvd Ste 170 Lake City, FL 32025.
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.