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Stampede Saloon
Stampede Saloon (originally Whiskey Girl Saloon) in Fort Worth, Texas has closed. It closed in 2021 — 1 year and 11 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 60% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Reckless Roundhouse" |
| Season | Season 6, Episode 39 |
| Originally aired | July 21, 2019 |
| Original name | Whiskey Girl Saloon |
| Relaunched as | Stampede Saloon |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | Fort Worth, Texas |
| Address | 2413 Ellis Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76164 |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- July 21, 2019Bar Rescue episode “Reckless Roundhouse” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Whiskey Girl Saloon, relaunched as Stampede Saloon, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
- 2021Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Whiskey Girl Saloon as Stampede Saloon.
Stampede Saloon first closed in July 2019, reopened a week after its episode aired under new ownership, and closed for good in late 2021. The site later became Rhinestone Saloon.
What happened next
At the six-week check-in, sales at Stampede Saloon had increased, and owner Luke used the additional revenue to set up a prepayment plan to begin repaying his investors. The bar first closed in July 2019, slightly before its episode aired, then reopened a week after the broadcast under new ownership, with Tommy Snyder and a partner running it as a live-music venue and Luke no longer the owner. The bar's Facebook page fell silent in September 2021, and Stampede Saloon closed for good in late 2021. The location later traded as Rhinestone Saloon. Reviews stood at 4.3 stars on Google.
By the numbers
| Season | Season 6: 25 of 42 bars have closed (60%). |
|---|---|
| Texas | One of 20 rescued bars in Texas; 11 still open. |
Sources & evidence
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| Tracker | Reality TV Updates — Episode write-up with post-show updates and status tracking for this bar. |
|---|---|
| Tracker | Reality TV Revisited — Open/closed status listing for this bar. |
Quick answers
Is Stampede Saloon still open?
Stampede Saloon (originally Whiskey Girl Saloon) in Fort Worth, Texas has closed. It closed in 2021 — 1 year and 11 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 60% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
What did Jon Taffer rename Whiskey Girl Saloon?
Jon Taffer relaunched Whiskey Girl Saloon under a new name: Stampede Saloon. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 6, Episode 39 (“Reckless Roundhouse”), first aired July 21, 2019.
When did Stampede Saloon close?
Stampede Saloon closed in 2021.
Where is Stampede Saloon located?
Stampede Saloon was located at 2413 Ellis Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76164.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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