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Royal Street MKE
Royal Street MKE (originally Daq Shack) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin remains open as of October 2026 — 1 year and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 57% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "I'm a F'n Bar Guy! I'm a F'n Bar Girl!" |
| Season | Season 9, Episode 27 |
| Originally aired | March 23, 2025 |
| Original name | Daq Shack |
| Relaunched as | Royal Street MKE |
| Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Address | 4191 N Green Bay Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209 |
| Yelp | As Daq Shack |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- March 23, 2025Bar Rescue episode “I'm a F'n Bar Guy! I'm a F'n Bar Girl!” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Daq Shack, relaunched as Royal Street MKE, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Daq Shack as Royal Street MKE.
Royal Street MKE remains open in Milwaukee. The bar still uses the Daq Shack name on its Facebook page and website domain while continuing with the Royal Street MKE concept, and it advertised for new bartenders and servers in March 2025.
What happened next
Royal Street MKE remained open in Milwaukee after the rescue. The bar continued to use the Daq Shack name on its Facebook page and website domain, but the Royal Street MKE concept was retained: the Facebook cover image carried the Royal Street branding and the website itself used the Royal Street MKE name. In March 2025 the bar advertised for new bartenders and servers.
Quick answers
Is Royal Street MKE still open?
Royal Street MKE (originally Daq Shack) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin remains open as of October 2026 — 1 year and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 57% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
What did Jon Taffer rename Daq Shack?
Jon Taffer relaunched Daq Shack under a new name: Royal Street MKE. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 9, Episode 27 (“I'm a F'n Bar Guy! I'm a F'n Bar Girl!”), first aired March 23, 2025.
Where is Royal Street MKE located?
Royal Street MKE is located at 4191 N Green Bay Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209.
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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