All bars · South Central · Texas
G Willicker's
G Willicker's in Arlington, Texas remains open as of October 2026 — 4 years and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 83% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Doing it for Dad" |
| Season | Season 8, Episode 16 |
| Originally aired | April 10, 2022 |
| Original name | G Willicker's |
| Location | Arlington, Texas |
| Address | 310 109th St Arlington, TX 76011 |
| Yelp | As G Willicker's |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- April 10, 2022Bar Rescue episode “Doing it for Dad” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of G Willicker's, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name G Willicker's for the relaunch.
G Willicker's kept its name after the rescue; 'The GW' appeared on some signage only. Reviews are mostly positive, and the sisters have praised the show to the local press.
What happened next
Taffer kept the bar's name, shortening G Willicker's to G Willickers Pub; the shorter form 'The GW' appeared on some signage only, and the bar was never renamed. The changes centred on updating the interior and training the sisters who run the bar to operate it more effectively. The bar remained open in Arlington in 2023 and stayed active on Facebook, posting upcoming events and specials, including sports screenings, karaoke and a 'battle of the bartenders' event. Reviews were mostly positive, and the sisters praised the show to the local press.
Quick answers
Is G Willicker's still open?
G Willicker's in Arlington, Texas remains open as of October 2026 — 4 years and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 83% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
Where is G Willicker's located?
G Willicker's is located at 310 109th St Arlington, TX 76011.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
More rescued bars nearby
The closest other Bar Rescue bars to G Willicker's: