BARcode
BARcode (originally R.G.'s Lounge) in Independence, Missouri has closed. It closed in September 2016 — 2 years and 9 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 65% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Twin vs. Twin" |
| Season | Season 3, Episode 30 |
| Originally aired | December 15, 2013 |
| Original name | R.G.'s Lounge |
| Relaunched as | BARcode |
| Location | Independence, Missouri |
| Address | 9100 E 35th St Independence, MO 64052 |
| Yelp | As BARcode |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- December 15, 2013Bar Rescue episode “Twin vs. Twin” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of R.G.'s Lounge, relaunched as BARcode, filmed earlier.
- September 2016Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched R.G.'s Lounge as BARcode.
R.G.'s Lounge, relaunched as BARcode, closed in September 2016 after an initial post-rescue increase in sales.
What happened next
Six weeks after the rescue, sales at BARcode had increased, and twin owners Rick and Randy were getting along better and fighting less. Reviews were poor, however: the bar averaged two stars on Yelp, from only five reviews, against 4.1 stars on Google. Reviewers found the food inconsistent, noting that on some days the bar served no food at all. BARcode closed in September 2016.
Quick answers
Is BARcode still open?
BARcode (originally R.G.'s Lounge) in Independence, Missouri has closed. It closed in September 2016 — 2 years and 9 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 65% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
What did Jon Taffer rename R.G.'s Lounge?
Jon Taffer relaunched R.G.'s Lounge under a new name: BARcode. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 3, Episode 30 (“Twin vs. Twin”), first aired December 15, 2013.
When did BARcode close?
BARcode closed in September 2016.
Where is BARcode located?
BARcode was located at 9100 E 35th St Independence, MO 64052.
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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