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Big W Cattle Company
Big W Cattle Company (originally Uncle Albert's Pub) in Houston, Texas remains open as of October 2026 — 2 years and 3 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 63% 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 | "Long Island Mess" |
| Season | Season 9, Episode 19 |
| Originally aired | July 14, 2024 |
| Original name | Uncle Albert's Pub |
| Relaunched as | Big W Cattle Company |
| Location | Houston, Texas |
| Address | 6172 Barker Cypress Rd Ste 500 Houston, TX 77084 |
| Yelp | As Uncle Albert's Pub |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- July 14, 2024Bar Rescue episode “Long Island Mess” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Uncle Albert's Pub, relaunched as Big W Cattle Company, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Uncle Albert's Pub as Big W Cattle Company.
Uncle Albert's Pub was renamed Big W Cattle Company and remains open in Katy. Post-rescue reviews were few and mixed, though the bar reported increased sales.
What happened next
Uncle Albert's Pub was rescued by Danny Trejo and Phil Wills rather than Jon Taffer, in filming that took place in April 2024. The bar remained open in Katy, Texas, and staff promoted it under the new Big W Cattle Company name on Facebook, although the bar's Facebook page itself still displayed as Uncle Albert's Pub. The bar reported that sales had increased after the rescue. Only a few reviews were posted after filming, and they were mixed: some regulars disliked the new concept, while others responded positively.
Quick answers
Is Big W Cattle Company still open?
Big W Cattle Company (originally Uncle Albert's Pub) in Houston, Texas remains open as of October 2026 — 2 years and 3 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 63% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
What did Jon Taffer rename Uncle Albert's Pub?
Jon Taffer relaunched Uncle Albert's Pub under a new name: Big W Cattle Company. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 9, Episode 19 (“Long Island Mess”), first aired July 14, 2024.
Where is Big W Cattle Company located?
Big W Cattle Company is located at 6172 Barker Cypress Rd Ste 500 Houston, TX 77084.
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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