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The Brixton
The Brixton in Austin, Texas has closed. It closed in March 2020 — 7 years after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 91% 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 | "Tears for Beers" |
| Season | Season 3, Episode 4 |
| Originally aired | March 3, 2013 |
| Original name | The Brixton |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Address | 1412 E 6th St Austin, TX 78702 |
| Yelp | As The Brixton |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- March 3, 2013Bar Rescue episode “Tears for Beers” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of The Brixton, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
- March 2020Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name The Brixton for the relaunch.
The Brixton closed in March 2020. Tim and Sara sold their shares to other part owners, who used the location for a new bar, The Low Down Lounge, which was still operating in 2023.
What happened next
The Brixton did not keep the Rocket Room 6 name for long. Owner Tim, who had opposed the rebrand during filming, restored The Brixton name once production left Austin, while keeping the other changes made during the rescue. The bar then traded for several years, with reviews generally more positive than before the episode, and it held a 4-star rating across more than 170 Yelp reviews when it closed. Jon Taffer revisited the bar in a Season 5 Back to the Bar episode. The Brixton closed in March 2020, around seven years after its episode aired. Tim and Sara sold their shares to some of the bar's other part owners, who opened a new bar, The Low Down Lounge, at the site.
Quick answers
Is The Brixton still open?
The Brixton in Austin, Texas has closed. It closed in March 2020 — 7 years after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 91% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
When did The Brixton close?
The Brixton closed in March 2020.
Where is The Brixton located?
The Brixton was located at 1412 E 6th St Austin, TX 78702.
Sources: 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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