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The Shot Exchange
The Shot Exchange (originally The Tailgate) in Santa Clarita, California remains open as of October 2026 — 12 years and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. No rescued bar with a recorded closing date has lasted longer. It was sold to new owners in 2015.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Grow Some Meatballs!!" |
| Season | Season 3, Episode 35 |
| Originally aired | April 6, 2014 |
| Original name | The Tailgate |
| Relaunched as | The Shot Exchange |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners in 2015 |
| Location | Santa Clarita, California |
| Address | 26891 Bouquet Canyon Rd Santa Clarita, CA 91350 |
| @theshotexchangescv | |
| Yelp | As The Shot Exchange |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- April 6, 2014Bar Rescue episode “Grow Some Meatballs!!” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of The Tailgate, relaunched as The Shot Exchange, filmed earlier.
- 2015Sold to new owners.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched The Tailgate as The Shot Exchange.
The Shot Exchange kept its new name. The bar was sold to new owners in 2015. Reviews are very mixed.
What happened next
Mike and Diane Miller said they were pleased with the rescue, and Diane praised the renovation in a local radio interview, saying the whole bar had been changed and that, although the family had been nervous about losing their Dodger memorabilia, the result was beautiful. The bar kept the Shot Exchange name and trades actively, posting events and specials on Facebook. Mike and Diane sold the bar in 2015, and it continues under new owners. Reviews are very mixed. The Shot Exchange remains open in Santa Clarita.
Quick answers
Is The Shot Exchange still open?
The Shot Exchange (originally The Tailgate) in Santa Clarita, California remains open as of October 2026 — 12 years and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. No rescued bar with a recorded closing date has lasted longer. It was sold to new owners in 2015.
What did Jon Taffer rename The Tailgate?
Jon Taffer relaunched The Tailgate under a new name: The Shot Exchange. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 3, Episode 35 (“Grow Some Meatballs!!”), first aired April 6, 2014.
Where is The Shot Exchange located?
The Shot Exchange is located at 26891 Bouquet Canyon Rd Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
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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