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Power Plant
Power Plant (originally Rocks) in Laguna Niguel, California has closed. It closed in November 2014 — 2 years and 1 month after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 62% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "On the Rocks" |
| Season | Season 2, Episode 9 |
| Originally aired | September 23, 2012 |
| Original name | Rocks |
| Relaunched as | Power Plant |
| Location | Laguna Niguel, California |
| Address | 26022 Cape Dr Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- September 23, 2012Bar Rescue episode “On the Rocks” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Rocks, relaunched as Power Plant, filmed earlier.
- November 2014Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Rocks as Power Plant.
Rocks / Power Plant closed in November 2014. The owners reverted to the Rocks name after Taffer's visit, judging that Power Plant did not sound like the name of a nightclub or bar.
What happened next
Power Plant began well: sales rose 20%, and spoilage fell sharply after free drinks for the social club were cut. Owner Scott disliked the new name, however, and reverted to Rocks. He also reversed other changes, including Taffer's decision to close during the day. The bar closed in November 2014, around two years after the episode aired. Another bar, The Karman Bar, later occupied the site.
Quick answers
Is Power Plant still open?
Power Plant (originally Rocks) in Laguna Niguel, California has closed. It closed in November 2014 — 2 years and 1 month after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 62% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
What did Jon Taffer rename Rocks?
Jon Taffer relaunched Rocks under a new name: Power Plant. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 2, Episode 9 (“On the Rocks”), first aired September 23, 2012.
When did Power Plant close?
Power Plant closed in November 2014.
Where is Power Plant located?
Power Plant was located at 26022 Cape Dr Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
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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