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Shores Bar + Kitchen
Shores Bar + Kitchen (originally Inland Tavern) in San Marcos, California remains open as of October 2026 — 2 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 63% 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 | "Inland Tavern, Underwater" |
| Season | Season 9, Episode 15 |
| Originally aired | June 9, 2024 |
| Original name | Inland Tavern |
| Relaunched as | Shores Bar + Kitchen |
| Location | San Marcos, California |
| Address | 1001 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078 |
| Yelp | As Shores Bar + Kitchen |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- June 9, 2024Bar Rescue episode “Inland Tavern, Underwater” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Inland Tavern, relaunched as Shores Bar + Kitchen, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Inland Tavern as Shores Bar + Kitchen.
The bar was renamed to Shores Bar and Kitchen and has kept the new name. Reviews are positive, with very few complaints.
What happened next
Shores Bar + Kitchen remained open in San Marcos in 2024 and fully adopted the name and concept from the rescue, using them across all of its channels. The bar stayed active on social media, regularly posting events and specials, including the food and drink specials typical of the format.
Quick answers
Is Shores Bar + Kitchen still open?
Shores Bar + Kitchen (originally Inland Tavern) in San Marcos, California remains open as of October 2026 — 2 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 63% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
What did Jon Taffer rename Inland Tavern?
Jon Taffer relaunched Inland Tavern under a new name: Shores Bar + Kitchen. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 9, Episode 15 (“Inland Tavern, Underwater”), first aired June 9, 2024.
Where is Shores Bar + Kitchen located?
Shores Bar + Kitchen is located at 1001 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078.
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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