Royal Oaks
Royal Oaks in Youngstown, Ohio remains open as of October 2026 — 11 years after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 99% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Blowing Royal Smoke" |
| Season | Season 4, Episode 34 |
| Originally aired | October 18, 2015 |
| Original name | Royal Oaks |
| Location | Youngstown, Ohio |
| Address | 924 Oak St Youngstown, OH 44506 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 4.0★ from 75 reviews |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- October 18, 2015Bar Rescue episode “Blowing Royal Smoke” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Royal Oaks, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name Royal Oaks for the relaunch.
Royal Oaks remains open in Youngstown. The owners kept Taffer's décor, and the bar survived the Covid-19 pandemic, helped by owners John and Louie keeping their day jobs.
What happened next
The owners of Royal Oaks debated restoring the décor seen in the episode but ultimately kept Taffer's design. The bar struggled during the Covid-19 pandemic but survived, which the owners attributed in part to John and Louie both keeping day jobs, so the bar was not their only income. Royal Oaks remains open in Youngstown, more than seven years after the rescue.
Quick answers
Is Royal Oaks still open?
Royal Oaks in Youngstown, Ohio remains open as of October 2026 — 11 years after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 99% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
Where is Royal Oaks located?
Royal Oaks is located at 924 Oak St Youngstown, OH 44506.
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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