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Rhonda’s A Neighborhood Bar
Rhonda’s A Neighborhood Bar (originally Rockin' Rhonda's) in Sanford, Florida remains open as of October 2026 — 9 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 97% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Rickety Rockin' Rhonda's" |
| Season | Season 5, Episode 28 |
| Originally aired | August 20, 2017 |
| Original name | Rockin' Rhonda's |
| Relaunched as | Rhonda’s A Neighborhood Bar |
| Location | Sanford, Florida |
| Address | 2617 S Orlando Dr Sanford, FL 32773 |
| Yelp | As Rockin' Rhonda's |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- August 20, 2017Bar Rescue episode “Rickety Rockin' Rhonda's” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Rockin' Rhonda's, relaunched as Rhonda’s A Neighborhood Bar, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Rockin' Rhonda's as Rhonda’s A Neighborhood Bar.
The bar was renamed Rhonda's A Neighborhood Bar. Reviews are mostly positive, with compliments for the drinks and staff, and the odd complaint about poor service.
What happened next
Sales rose by 50% in the six weeks after the rescue, and Rhonda resumed performing at the bar. She publicly thanked Taffer and the show's crew on Facebook, crediting her loyal customers for keeping faith with the business. Rhonda's A Neighborhood Bar remains open in Sanford, and reviews are mostly positive, with praise for the drinks and staff.
Quick answers
Is Rhonda’s A Neighborhood Bar still open?
Rhonda’s A Neighborhood Bar (originally Rockin' Rhonda's) in Sanford, Florida remains open as of October 2026 — 9 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 97% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
What did Jon Taffer rename Rockin' Rhonda's?
Jon Taffer relaunched Rockin' Rhonda's under a new name: Rhonda’s A Neighborhood Bar. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 5, Episode 28 (“Rickety Rockin' Rhonda's”), first aired August 20, 2017.
Where is Rhonda’s A Neighborhood Bar located?
Rhonda’s A Neighborhood Bar is located at 2617 S Orlando Dr Sanford, FL 32773.
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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