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Apex Social
Apex Social (originally Bar 44) in Marietta, Georgia has closed. It closed in August 2026 — 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 26% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "One Man Brand" |
| Season | Season 10, Episode 2 |
| Originally aired | February 22, 2026 |
| Original name | Bar 44 |
| Relaunched as | Apex Social |
| Location | Marietta, Georgia |
| Address | 2755 Canton Rd, Marietta, GA 30066 |
| @bar44atl | |
| Yelp | As Bar 44 |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- February 22, 2026Bar Rescue episode “One Man Brand” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Bar 44, relaunched as Apex Social, filmed earlier.
- August 2026Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Bar 44 as Apex Social.
The bar was renamed Apex Social during the show but reverted to Bar 44 almost immediately. Bar 44 closed in August 2026.
What happened next
Bar 44 was relaunched as Apex Social during the episode, but the new name was dropped almost immediately and the bar reverted to Bar 44. It traded under its original name with strong reviews — 4.6 stars on Google across more than 900 reviews and 3.6 stars on Yelp — before closing in August 2026.
Quick answers
Is Apex Social still open?
Apex Social (originally Bar 44) in Marietta, Georgia has closed. It closed in August 2026 — 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 26% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
What did Jon Taffer rename Bar 44?
Jon Taffer relaunched Bar 44 under a new name: Apex Social. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 10, Episode 2 (“One Man Brand”), first aired February 22, 2026.
When did Apex Social close?
Apex Social closed in August 2026.
Where is Apex Social located?
Apex Social was located at 2755 Canton Rd, Marietta, GA 30066.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Yelp · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.