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Latitudes Island Bar
Latitudes Island Bar (originally Latitudes Bar and Grill) in Denver, North Carolina remains open as of October 2026 — 3 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 74% 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 | "How The Cookie Crumbles" |
| Season | Season 8, Episode 37 |
| Originally aired | June 11, 2023 |
| Original name | Latitudes Bar and Grill |
| Relaunched as | Latitudes Island Bar |
| Location | Denver, North Carolina |
| Address | 2495 S North Carolina 16 Hwy, Denver, NC 28037 |
| Yelp | As Latitudes Bar and Grill |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- June 11, 2023Bar Rescue episode “How The Cookie Crumbles” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Latitudes Bar and Grill, relaunched as Latitudes Island Bar, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Latitudes Bar and Grill as Latitudes Island Bar.
The bar was renamed Latitudes Island Bar & Grill. Reviews are mostly positive, with compliments for the food and service.
What happened next
The Merkels kept the island concept Taffer introduced, including the island drinks, although the bar's Facebook page retained the Latitudes Bar and Grill name while its posts used Latitudes Island Bar. Patti Merkel told a local publication that the couple were very happy with the changes and that the bar was doing well. Latitudes remains open in Denver, North Carolina.
Quick answers
Is Latitudes Island Bar still open?
Latitudes Island Bar (originally Latitudes Bar and Grill) in Denver, North Carolina remains open as of October 2026 — 3 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 74% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
What did Jon Taffer rename Latitudes Bar and Grill?
Jon Taffer relaunched Latitudes Bar and Grill under a new name: Latitudes Island Bar. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 8, Episode 37 (“How The Cookie Crumbles”), first aired June 11, 2023.
Where is Latitudes Island Bar located?
Latitudes Island Bar is located at 2495 S North Carolina 16 Hwy, Denver, NC 28037.
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.