The Public House
The Public House (originally The Black Sheep) in Cheviot, Ohio remains open as of October 2026 — 14 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. No rescued bar with a recorded closing date has lasted longer.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Broke Black Sheep" |
| Season | Season 2, Episode 6 |
| Originally aired | August 26, 2012 |
| Original name | The Black Sheep |
| Relaunched as | The Public House |
| Location | Cheviot, Ohio |
| Address | 3807 N Bend Rd Cheviot, OH 45211 |
| Yelp | As The Public House Bar and Grill |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- August 26, 2012Bar Rescue episode “Broke Black Sheep” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of The Black Sheep, relaunched as The Public House, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched The Black Sheep as The Public House.
The Black Sheep was renamed The Public House. Sales rose 21% in the month after the rescue, and the bar remains open in Cheviot.
What happened next
One month after the rescue, sales at the relaunched Public House were up 21%, with the owners and managers settling into their new roles. In 2023, the bar was still trading in Cheviot, and reviews were generally positive, with praise for the food and service. Its ratings stood at 3.5 stars on Yelp, 4.4 stars on Google Reviews and 4.5 stars on Facebook, with the more recent Yelp reviews trending more positive than the older ones.
Quick answers
Is The Public House still open?
The Public House (originally The Black Sheep) in Cheviot, Ohio remains open as of October 2026 — 14 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. No rescued bar with a recorded closing date has lasted longer.
What did Jon Taffer rename The Black Sheep?
Jon Taffer relaunched The Black Sheep under a new name: The Public House. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 2, Episode 6 (“Broke Black Sheep”), first aired August 26, 2012.
Where is The Public House located?
The Public House is located at 3807 N Bend Rd Cheviot, OH 45211.
Sources: 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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