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Campbell’s Irish Pub
Campbell’s Irish Pub (originally Packy's Pub) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has closed. It closed in April 2022 — 7 years and 4 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 93% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners in 2022.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Irish Eyes Aren't Smiling" |
| Season | Season 4, Episode 10 |
| Originally aired | December 14, 2014 |
| Original name | Packy's Pub |
| Relaunched as | Campbell’s Irish Pub |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners in 2022 |
| Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Address | 4068 S Howell Ave Milwaukee, WI 53207 |
| Yelp | As Campbell's Irish Pub |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- December 14, 2014Bar Rescue episode “Irish Eyes Aren't Smiling” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Packy's Pub, relaunched as Campbell’s Irish Pub, filmed earlier.
- 2022Sold to new owners.
- April 2022Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Packy's Pub as Campbell’s Irish Pub.
Packy’s Pub / Campbell’s Irish Pub closed in April 2022. It had been put up for sale for $350,000 in December 2017 and was sold in April 2022. Business had improved 74% after the rescue.
What happened next
The rescue produced strong early results: a Back to the Bar segment reported sales at Campbell’s Irish Pub up 74%, an increase of $90,000 since the visit. The owners kept Taffer’s name and theme. The building had been listed for sale, unsuccessfully, for more than four years, however, and Campbell’s Irish Pub closed on April 27, 2022, when the building was sold for $325,000.
Quick answers
Is Campbell’s Irish Pub still open?
Campbell’s Irish Pub (originally Packy's Pub) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has closed. It closed in April 2022 — 7 years and 4 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 93% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners in 2022.
What did Jon Taffer rename Packy's Pub?
Jon Taffer relaunched Packy's Pub under a new name: Campbell’s Irish Pub. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 4, Episode 10 (“Irish Eyes Aren't Smiling”), first aired December 14, 2014.
When did Campbell’s Irish Pub close?
Campbell’s Irish Pub closed in April 2022.
Where is Campbell’s Irish Pub located?
Campbell’s Irish Pub was located at 4068 S Howell Ave Milwaukee, WI 53207.
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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