Tim Owens’ Traveler’s Tavern
Tim Owens’ Traveler’s Tavern (originally Ripper's Rock House) in Akron, Ohio has closed. It closed in September 2016 — 10 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 41% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Ripper's Rookie House" |
| Season | Season 4, Episode 36 |
| Originally aired | November 1, 2015 |
| Original name | Ripper's Rock House |
| Relaunched as | Tim Owens’ Traveler’s Tavern |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | Akron, Ohio |
| Address | 2727 Manchester Rd Akron, OH 44319 |
| Yelp | As Tim Owens' Traveler's Tavern |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- November 1, 2015Bar Rescue episode “Ripper's Rookie House” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Ripper's Rock House, relaunched as Tim Owens’ Traveler’s Tavern, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
- September 2016Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Ripper's Rock House as Tim Owens’ Traveler’s Tavern.
Tim Owens' Traveler's Tavern closed in September 2016. The owners cited their busy schedules: Tim was on tour and Micah had a landscaping business to run.
What happened next
The rebranded bar grossed more than $110,000 in the six weeks after the rescue. It did not last: Tim Owens' Traveler's Tavern closed in September 2016, roughly a year after the visit, holding a 3.5-star Yelp rating at the time. The owners attributed the closure to their other commitments — Tim was touring, and Micah had a landscaping business to run.
Quick answers
Is Tim Owens’ Traveler’s Tavern still open?
Tim Owens’ Traveler’s Tavern (originally Ripper's Rock House) in Akron, Ohio has closed. It closed in September 2016 — 10 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 41% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
What did Jon Taffer rename Ripper's Rock House?
Jon Taffer relaunched Ripper's Rock House under a new name: Tim Owens’ Traveler’s Tavern. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 4, Episode 36 (“Ripper's Rookie House”), first aired November 1, 2015.
When did Tim Owens’ Traveler’s Tavern close?
Tim Owens’ Traveler’s Tavern closed in September 2016.
Where is Tim Owens’ Traveler’s Tavern located?
Tim Owens’ Traveler’s Tavern was located at 2727 Manchester Rd Akron, OH 44319.
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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