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The Morgue
The Morgue (originally Kiva Lounge and Bar) in San Marcos, Texas has closed. It closed in October 2019 — 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 28% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners in 2019.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Miles from Success" |
| Season | Season 6, Episode 32 |
| Originally aired | April 21, 2019 |
| Original name | Kiva Lounge and Bar |
| Relaunched as | The Morgue |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners in 2019 |
| Location | San Marcos, Texas |
| Address | 202 N LBJ Dr Ste A San Marcos, TX 78666 |
| Yelp | As Kiva Lounge and Bar |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- April 21, 2019Bar Rescue episode “Miles from Success” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Kiva Lounge and Bar, relaunched as The Morgue, filmed earlier.
- 2019Sold to new owners.
- October 2019Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Kiva Lounge and Bar as The Morgue.
The bar was renamed to The Morgue before quickly being changed back. The bar has new owners. It was sold in October 2019 and reviews before the sale were mixed. Miles and Henry have opened four more bars.
What happened next
Six weeks after the rescue, sales at The Morgue were up. The owners nevertheless reverted to the Kiva Lounge and Bar name, explaining on Facebook that 'The Morgue is where bars go to die' and that Kiva had been a beacon of the local community. They said they had kept Taffer's name initially to benefit from the show's attention, but learned the episode would not air until the following year. The bar was sold in October 2019; reviews before the sale were mixed. Former owners Miles and Henry have since opened four more bars.
Quick answers
Is The Morgue still open?
The Morgue (originally Kiva Lounge and Bar) in San Marcos, Texas has closed. It closed in October 2019 — 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 28% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners in 2019.
What did Jon Taffer rename Kiva Lounge and Bar?
Jon Taffer relaunched Kiva Lounge and Bar under a new name: The Morgue. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 6, Episode 32 (“Miles from Success”), first aired April 21, 2019.
When did The Morgue close?
The Morgue closed in October 2019.
Where is The Morgue located?
The Morgue was located at 202 N LBJ Dr Ste A San Marcos, TX 78666.
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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