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The O
The O in Orange, California remains open as of October 2026 — 14 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. No rescued bar with a recorded closing date has lasted longer.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Bottomless Pit" |
| Season | Season 2, Episode 5 |
| Originally aired | August 19, 2012 |
| Original name | The Olive Pit |
| Relaunched as | The O |
| Location | Orange, California |
| Address | 834 E Lincoln Ave Ste B Orange, CA 92865 |
| Yelp | As The Olive Pit |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- August 19, 2012Bar Rescue episode “Bottomless Pit” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of The Olive Pit, relaunched as The O, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched The Olive Pit as The O.
The Olive Pit, relaunched as The O.P., remains open in Orange, using its full original name on social media. Its Yelp rating rose from 3 stars in 2023 to 3.4 stars in 2026, and its Google rating reached 4.1 stars.
What happened next
A month after the rescue, Tracy was still managing the bar, while Tim had left for Mexico and did not return. The owners discarded the new furniture Taffer had installed, but reported to the show's producers that sales were 20% higher. The bar remained open in Orange in 2026, more than fourteen years after the rescue. Its Yelp rating rose from 3 stars in 2023 to 3.4 stars in 2026, and its Google rating stood at 4.1 stars across more than 275 reviews. Although its signage retained The O.P. branding, the bar used its full original name, The Olive Pit, on its social media profiles.
Quick answers
Is The O still open?
The O in Orange, California remains open as of October 2026 — 14 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. No rescued bar with a recorded closing date has lasted longer.
What did Jon Taffer rename The Olive Pit?
Jon Taffer relaunched The Olive Pit under a new name: The O. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 2, Episode 5 (“Bottomless Pit”), first aired August 19, 2012.
Where is The O located?
The O is located at 834 E Lincoln Ave Ste B Orange, CA 92865.
Sources: 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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