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Weber’s Rum Bar and Grill
Weber’s Rum Bar and Grill (originally Weber's Place) in Reseda, California has closed. It closed in July 2013 — 10 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 38% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Weber's of Lies" |
| Season | Season 2, Episode 7 |
| Originally aired | September 9, 2012 |
| Original name | Weber's Place |
| Relaunched as | Weber’s Rum Bar and Grill |
| Location | Reseda, California |
| Address | 19312 Vanowen St Reseda, CA 91335 |
| Yelp | As Weber's Sports Bar and Grill |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- September 9, 2012Bar Rescue episode “Weber's of Lies” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Weber's Place, relaunched as Weber’s Rum Bar and Grill, filmed earlier.
- July 2013Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Weber's Place as Weber’s Rum Bar and Grill.
Weber's Rum Bar & Grill closed in July 2013. The owner later changed the name to Weber's Sports Bar & Grill. He rehired Mario and refused to tell Jon the sales figures after two months; reviews were poor after filming.
What happened next
Owner Kervin kept the new name, Weber's Rum Bar and Grill, and business initially improved, with multiple bands booked each night. However, he also rehired Mario, the bartender whose free shots had caused liquor losses, and declined to share updated sales figures with the production. Reviews on Yelp were poor — a 2-star rating, with complaints about the service, food and drinks. Weber's closed in July 2013, less than a year after the episode was filmed.
Quick answers
Is Weber’s Rum Bar and Grill still open?
Weber’s Rum Bar and Grill (originally Weber's Place) in Reseda, California has closed. It closed in July 2013 — 10 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 38% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
What did Jon Taffer rename Weber's Place?
Jon Taffer relaunched Weber's Place under a new name: Weber’s Rum Bar and Grill. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 2, Episode 7 (“Weber's of Lies”), first aired September 9, 2012.
When did Weber’s Rum Bar and Grill close?
Weber’s Rum Bar and Grill closed in July 2013.
Where is Weber’s Rum Bar and Grill located?
Weber’s Rum Bar and Grill was located at 19312 Vanowen St Reseda, CA 91335.
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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