Underground Wonder Bar
Underground Wonder Bar in Chicago, Illinois has closed. It closed in September 2017 — 2 years and 6 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 64% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Crayons & Anger Lines" |
| Season | Season 4, Episode 12 |
| Originally aired | February 15, 2015 |
| Original name | Underground Wonder Bar |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Address | 710 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60654 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 4★ from 287 reviews |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- February 15, 2015Bar Rescue episode “Crayons & Anger Lines” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Underground Wonder Bar, filmed earlier.
- September 2017Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name Underground Wonder Bar for the relaunch.
Underground Wonder Bar closed in September 2017. The building had been for sale since the beginning of 2017. The bar did not keep the name Jon Taffer gave it, Clear Bar.
What happened next
Six weeks after the rescue, sales at the bar were up 30 percent. Owner Lonnie nevertheless removed the new Clear Bar signage, despite having promised Jon Taffer she would not, and restored the Underground Wonder Bar name. The bar continued trading under its original name for a further two years before closing in September 2017, around two years after the episode aired. Lonie Walking continued performing and remained active on the bar's Facebook page, including a July 2021 post advertising a performance.
Quick answers
Is Underground Wonder Bar still open?
Underground Wonder Bar in Chicago, Illinois has closed. It closed in September 2017 — 2 years and 6 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 64% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
When did Underground Wonder Bar close?
Underground Wonder Bar closed in September 2017.
Where is Underground Wonder Bar located?
Underground Wonder Bar was located at 710 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60654.
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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