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The V Bar
The V Bar (originally South Park Bar & Grill) in Montclair, New Jersey has closed. It closed in October 2012, before the episode documenting its rescue had aired (June 1, 2014).
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "The Lost Episode" |
| Season | Special |
| Originally aired | June 1, 2014 |
| Original name | South Park Bar & Grill |
| Relaunched as | The V Bar |
| Location | Montclair, New Jersey |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- October 2012Closed. — before the episode aired
- June 1, 2014Bar Rescue episode “The Lost Episode” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of South Park Bar & Grill, relaunched as The V Bar, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched South Park Bar & Grill as The V Bar.
South Park Bar & Grill, relaunched as The V Bar, closed in October 2012, before its episode aired.
What happened next
South Park Bar & Grill in Montclair, New Jersey, was relaunched as The V Bar during filming. The bar closed in October 2012, before the episode aired; the footage was later broadcast on June 1, 2014, as “The Lost Episode.” …
Quick answers
Is The V Bar still open?
The V Bar (originally South Park Bar & Grill) in Montclair, New Jersey has closed. It closed in October 2012, before the episode documenting its rescue had aired (June 1, 2014).
What did Jon Taffer rename South Park Bar & Grill?
Jon Taffer relaunched South Park Bar & Grill under a new name: The V Bar. The rescue is Bar Rescue season Special, Episode (“The Lost Episode”), first aired June 1, 2014.
When did The V Bar close?
The V Bar closed in October 2012.
Where is The V Bar located?
The V Bar is in Montclair, New Jersey.
Sources: Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.