Badlands
Badlands in Las Vegas, Nevada remains open as of October 2026 — 5 years and 4 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 86% 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 | "A Bar to Take Pride In" |
| Season | Season 8, Episode 7 |
| Originally aired | June 27, 2021 |
| Original name | Badlands |
| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Address | 953 E Sahara Ave Ste 22B Las Vegas, NV 89104 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 4.0★ from 99 reviews |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- June 27, 2021Bar Rescue episode “A Bar to Take Pride In” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Badlands, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name Badlands for the relaunch.
Reviews after the show are mostly positive, with compliments for the atmosphere and some complaints about certain bartenders.
What happened next
Badlands Saloon traded through the Covid-19 restrictions and remains open in Las Vegas. The bar promotes a regular programme of events on Facebook, including drag shows, live music, games and a Wednesday karaoke night. Reviews since the show have been mostly positive about the atmosphere, with some complaints about individual bartenders.
Quick answers
Is Badlands still open?
Badlands in Las Vegas, Nevada remains open as of October 2026 — 5 years and 4 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 86% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
Where is Badlands located?
Badlands is located at 953 E Sahara Ave Ste 22B Las Vegas, NV 89104.
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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