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Big Mike's Sports Bar & Grill
Big Mike's Sports Bar & Grill in Denham Springs, Louisiana remains open as of October 2026 — 9 years and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 98% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
Google listing checked Oct 29, 2026: active.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Bar Over Troubled Water" |
| Season | Season 5, Episode 19 |
| Originally aired | March 26, 2017 |
| Original name | Big Mike's Sports Bar & Grill |
| Location | Denham Springs, Louisiana |
| Address | 123 Aspen Sq Denham Springs, LA 70726 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 3.5★ |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- March 26, 2017Bar Rescue episode “Bar Over Troubled Water” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Big Mike's Sports Bar & Grill, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name Big Mike's Sports Bar & Grill for the relaunch.
Reviews are mostly positive, with compliments for the food. There are some complaints about service.
What happened next
Once the flood damage had been repaired, Big Mike's surpassed its pre-flood numbers, with sales up more than 50%. The bar remained open in Denham Springs in 2023 and posted events and specials regularly on its Facebook page. It goes all-out for LSU football games, including hiring a DJ on game days. Reviews were mostly positive, particularly for the food, with some complaints about service.
By the numbers
| Season | Season 5: 18 of 25 bars have closed (72%). |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | One of 5 rescued bars in Louisiana; 3 still open. |
Quick answers
Is Big Mike's Sports Bar & Grill still open?
Big Mike's Sports Bar & Grill in Denham Springs, Louisiana remains open as of October 2026 — 9 years and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 98% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
Where is Big Mike's Sports Bar & Grill located?
Big Mike's Sports Bar & Grill is located at 123 Aspen Sq Denham Springs, LA 70726.
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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