The Beechwood
The Beechwood (originally City Bistro) in St. Louis, Missouri has closed. The closing date is not publicly recorded.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Gone in a Flash" |
| Season | Season 4, Episode 55 |
| Originally aired | July 10, 2016 |
| Original name | City Bistro |
| Relaunched as | The Beechwood |
| Location | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Address | 2718 Gravois Saint Louis, MO 63118 |
| Yelp | As The Beechwood |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- July 10, 2016Bar Rescue episode “Gone in a Flash” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of City Bistro, relaunched as The Beechwood, filmed earlier.
- LaterClosed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched City Bistro as The Beechwood.
The Beechwood closed sometime in 2019/20. Both cooks hired in the episode had left within six months. Reviews were mixed after filming.
What happened next
Eight weeks after the relaunch, The Beechwood's beverage and food sales had increased significantly, and bartender Lauren was fired for drinking on the job as owner Tiffany enforced stricter standards. Reviews after the rescue were weak: the bar held a 2.5-star rating on Yelp from only four reviews, and a 3.8-star rating on Google from 83 reviews. A one-star Yelp review from April 2019 described cash-only payment and poor service.
Quick answers
Is The Beechwood still open?
The Beechwood (originally City Bistro) in St. Louis, Missouri has closed. The closing date is not publicly recorded.
What did Jon Taffer rename City Bistro?
Jon Taffer relaunched City Bistro under a new name: The Beechwood. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 4, Episode 55 (“Gone in a Flash”), first aired July 10, 2016.
When did The Beechwood close?
The Beechwood has closed since its Bar Rescue appearance.
Where is The Beechwood located?
The Beechwood was located at 2718 Gravois Saint Louis, MO 63118.
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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