Casual Tap
Casual Tap in Chicago, Illinois has closed. It closed in September 2016, before the episode documenting its rescue had aired (July 2, 2017).
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Casually Tapped Out" |
| Season | Season 5, Episode 22 |
| Originally aired | July 2, 2017 |
| Original name | Casual Tap |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Address | 5924 W Montrose Ave Chicago, IL 60634 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · Listed as closed on Yelp |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- September 2016Closed. — before the episode aired
- July 2, 2017Bar Rescue episode “Casually Tapped Out” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Casual Tap, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name Casual Tap for the relaunch.
Casual Tap closed in September 2016. It was already closed at the time of the Bar Rescue visit and failed to reopen afterwards.
What happened next
Casual Tap was already closed when Bar Rescue visited, and it never reopened. Owner Steve had planned to relaunch the bar in time for the episode’s broadcast, but was unable to do so, and the bar remained closed after the episode aired. Its status later became a point of confusion, with some observers noting that it was no longer marked as closed on Google, but the bar did not reopen.
Quick answers
Is Casual Tap still open?
Casual Tap in Chicago, Illinois has closed. It closed in September 2016, before the episode documenting its rescue had aired (July 2, 2017).
When did Casual Tap close?
Casual Tap closed in September 2016.
Where is Casual Tap located?
Casual Tap was located at 5924 W Montrose Ave Chicago, IL 60634.
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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