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Crowne Irish Pub
Crowne Irish Pub (originally The Forge) in Brandon, Florida has closed. It closed in July 17, 2022 — 1 month after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 19% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Till Failure Do You Part" |
| Season | Season 8, Episode 22 |
| Originally aired | May 29, 2022 |
| Original name | The Forge |
| Relaunched as | Crowne Irish Pub |
| Location | Brandon, Florida |
| Address | 109 W Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511 |
| Yelp | As The Forge |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- May 29, 2022Bar Rescue episode “Till Failure Do You Part” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of The Forge, relaunched as Crowne Irish Pub, filmed earlier.
- July 17, 2022Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched The Forge as Crowne Irish Pub.
Crowne Irish Pub closed on July 17, 2022, about two months after its episode aired. Reviews were mixed after the show.
What happened next
Owner Patrick Crowne discussed the rescue in an interview with a local radio station. He said the production had scouted his bar in August 2021 — he had not approached the show — and described the experience as a blessing in disguise. He was pleased with the renovations and rebranding and estimated the production's work at $50,000 to $70,000, none of which the owners had to pay for. Business was slowly picking up after the episode aired, but Crowne Irish Pub closed on July 17, 2022, about four months after the visit and two months after broadcast; Crowne arranged for his staff to move to other jobs.
Quick answers
Is Crowne Irish Pub still open?
Crowne Irish Pub (originally The Forge) in Brandon, Florida has closed. It closed in July 17, 2022 — 1 month after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 19% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
What did Jon Taffer rename The Forge?
Jon Taffer relaunched The Forge under a new name: Crowne Irish Pub. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 8, Episode 22 (“Till Failure Do You Part”), first aired May 29, 2022.
When did Crowne Irish Pub close?
Crowne Irish Pub closed in July 17, 2022.
Where is Crowne Irish Pub located?
Crowne Irish Pub was located at 109 W Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511.
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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