Hammer and Ales
Hammer and Ales (originally The Hammer) in Las Vegas, Nevada has closed. It closed in March 31, 2016 — 2 years and 6 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 64% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Beer and Loathing in Las Vegas" |
| Season | Season 3, Episode 19 |
| Originally aired | September 8, 2013 |
| Original name | The Hammer |
| Relaunched as | Hammer and Ales |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Address | 3990 W Russell Rd Las Vegas, NV 89118 |
| Yelp | As Hammer and Ales |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- September 8, 2013Bar Rescue episode “Beer and Loathing in Las Vegas” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of The Hammer, relaunched as Hammer and Ales, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
- March 31, 2016Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched The Hammer as Hammer and Ales.
Hammer and Ales closed in March 2016, after the bar was sold to new owners.
What happened next
At the six-week check-in, drink sales at Hammer and Ales were up 30% and food sales about 15%, and owners Mitch and Chris were on good terms again. Reviews of the relaunched bar were solid rather than spectacular, averaging 3.5 stars on Yelp. The improvement was not enough to secure its future: the bar was sold to new owners and closed in March 2016.
Quick answers
Is Hammer and Ales still open?
Hammer and Ales (originally The Hammer) in Las Vegas, Nevada has closed. It closed in March 31, 2016 — 2 years and 6 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 64% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
What did Jon Taffer rename The Hammer?
Jon Taffer relaunched The Hammer under a new name: Hammer and Ales. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 3, Episode 19 (“Beer and Loathing in Las Vegas”), first aired September 8, 2013.
When did Hammer and Ales close?
Hammer and Ales closed in March 31, 2016.
Where is Hammer and Ales located?
Hammer and Ales was located at 3990 W Russell Rd Las Vegas, NV 89118.
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.
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