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The Iron Horse
The Iron Horse (originally Joe's Thirsty Lizard Bar & Grill) in Horn Lake, Mississippi has closed. It closed in October 2019 — 1 year and 6 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 55% of the 141 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 | "Mississippi Rears" |
| Season | Season 6, Episode 5 |
| Originally aired | April 8, 2018 |
| Original name | Joe's Thirsty Lizard Bar & Grill |
| Relaunched as | The Iron Horse |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | Horn Lake, Mississippi |
| Address | 6541 Hwy 51 S Horn Lake, MS 38637 |
| Yelp | As The Iron Horse |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- April 8, 2018Bar Rescue episode “Mississippi Rears” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Joe's Thirsty Lizard Bar & Grill, relaunched as The Iron Horse, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
- October 2019Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Joe's Thirsty Lizard Bar & Grill as The Iron Horse.
The Iron Horse closed in October 2019, around two years after Jon Taffer's visit. The property later housed the Lazy Lizard, which closed in February 2020.
What happened next
Sales rose after the relaunch, and the limited reviews for The Iron Horse under its new name were generally positive, averaging four stars across 12 Yelp reviews, with praise for the food and staff. The bar closed in October 2019, about two years after Jon Taffer's visit and a year and a half after the episode aired. In a Facebook post that month, owner Joe Scott thanked supporters and said Kelly and Nancy would step in to keep the doors open and the staff employed. The property was next occupied by the Lazy Lizard, a throwback to the original name, which closed in February 2020. As of 2023, the site houses a restaurant called Flights Fish and Wings.
Quick answers
Is The Iron Horse still open?
The Iron Horse (originally Joe's Thirsty Lizard Bar & Grill) in Horn Lake, Mississippi has closed. It closed in October 2019 — 1 year and 6 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 55% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
What did Jon Taffer rename Joe's Thirsty Lizard Bar & Grill?
Jon Taffer relaunched Joe's Thirsty Lizard Bar & Grill under a new name: The Iron Horse. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 6, Episode 5 (“Mississippi Rears”), first aired April 8, 2018.
When did The Iron Horse close?
The Iron Horse closed in October 2019.
Where is The Iron Horse located?
The Iron Horse was located at 6541 Hwy 51 S Horn Lake, MS 38637.
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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