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Sam Jordan's Bar
Sam Jordan's Bar in San Francisco, California has closed. It closed in November 2019 — 3 years after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 69% 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 | "Gettin' Jigger With It" |
| Season | Season 5, Episode 8 |
| Originally aired | October 16, 2016 |
| Original name | Sam Jordan's Bar |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | San Francisco, California |
| Address | 4004 3rd St San Francisco, CA 94124 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 4.0★ |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- October 16, 2016Bar Rescue episode “Gettin' Jigger With It” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Sam Jordan's Bar, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
- November 2019Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name Sam Jordan's Bar for the relaunch.
Sam Jordan's closed in November 2019. An initial post-rescue lift, driven by publicity from the show and community support, lasted a few years before the bar succumbed to its debt burden.
What happened next
Six weeks after the rescue, trade had improved and the local community was rallying around the bar. Sam Jordan's was put up for sale in May 2019 but was pulled from the market after an outpouring of community support. The reprieve did not last: the bar closed in November 2019, about three years after the episode aired, under the weight of its debts. Newer owners subsequently sought to reopen a bar under the same name at the location.
Quick answers
Is Sam Jordan's Bar still open?
Sam Jordan's Bar in San Francisco, California has closed. It closed in November 2019 — 3 years after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 69% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
When did Sam Jordan's Bar close?
Sam Jordan's Bar closed in November 2019.
Where is Sam Jordan's Bar located?
Sam Jordan's Bar was located at 4004 3rd St San Francisco, CA 94124.
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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