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VFW Post 1689
VFW Post 1689 in Jacksonville, Florida remains open as of October 2026 — 2 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 63% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "From Camo to Cocktail" |
| Season | Season 9, Episode 13 |
| Originally aired | May 19, 2024 |
| Original name | VFW Post 1689 |
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Address | 3409 St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207 |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- May 19, 2024Bar Rescue episode “From Camo to Cocktail” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of VFW Post 1689, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name VFW Post 1689 for the relaunch.
Membership and bookings of the hall for functions have both improved since the rescue. Reviews are mostly positive, and the improvements have been noticed and well received.
What happened next
The post marked its episode enthusiastically, holding a watch party for the premiere and a second viewing, a Bar Rescue replay, on the Tuesday afterwards. It had received renovations and new equipment from the production. In 2024, VFW Post 1689 was still open and serving veterans in Jacksonville, remaining active on social media with regular posts about events.
Quick answers
Is VFW Post 1689 still open?
VFW Post 1689 in Jacksonville, Florida remains open as of October 2026 — 2 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 63% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
Where is VFW Post 1689 located?
VFW Post 1689 is located at 3409 St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207.
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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