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The Foxy Ox
The Foxy Ox (originally The Thirsty Ox) in Oxnard, California remains open as of October 2026 — 2 years and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 65% 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 | "A Drunk, a Fruitfly, and a KnightWalk Into a Bar" |
| Season | Season 9, Episode 4 |
| Originally aired | March 17, 2024 |
| Original name | The Thirsty Ox |
| Relaunched as | The Foxy Ox |
| Location | Oxnard, California |
| Address | 640 N Ventura Rd, Oxnard, CA 93030 |
| Yelp | As The Thirsty Ox |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- March 17, 2024Bar Rescue episode “A Drunk, a Fruitfly, and a KnightWalk Into a Bar” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of The Thirsty Ox, relaunched as The Foxy Ox, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched The Thirsty Ox as The Foxy Ox.
It was renamed to Foxy Ox but they did not keep the name. Reviews are mostly positive, with some complaints on service.
What happened next
The Foxy Ox did not last as a name. Rony and Gaby reverted to the bar's original name, The Thirsty Ox, about a month after the Bar Rescue visit, saying customers did not like the new name and that it did not fit the bar's theme. The bar remains open in Oxnard under the Thirsty Ox name. Reviews are mostly positive, with some complaints about service.
Quick answers
Is The Foxy Ox still open?
The Foxy Ox (originally The Thirsty Ox) in Oxnard, California remains open as of October 2026 — 2 years and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 65% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
What did Jon Taffer rename The Thirsty Ox?
Jon Taffer relaunched The Thirsty Ox under a new name: The Foxy Ox. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 9, Episode 4 (“A Drunk, a Fruitfly, and a KnightWalk Into a Bar”), first aired March 17, 2024.
Where is The Foxy Ox located?
The Foxy Ox is located at 640 N Ventura Rd, Oxnard, CA 93030.
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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