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The Annex
The Annex (originally TJ Quills) in New Orleans, Louisiana remains open as of October 2026 — 13 years and 8 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. No rescued bar with a recorded closing date has lasted longer.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Bro's Got to Geaux!" |
| Season | Season 3, Episode 3 |
| Originally aired | February 24, 2013 |
| Original name | TJ Quills |
| Relaunched as | The Annex |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Address | 7600 Maple St New Orleans, LA 70118 |
| Yelp | As TJ Quills |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- February 24, 2013Bar Rescue episode “Bro's Got to Geaux!” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of TJ Quills, relaunched as The Annex, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched TJ Quills as The Annex.
The bar reverted to the TJ Quills name after being renamed The Annex during the rescue. Reviews after the rescue are mostly positive, with a few complaints about bartenders and bouncers.
What happened next
Six weeks after the rescue, sales and revenue were up sharply, helping Darian manage the bar's debt. The new name did not last: Darian returned to TJ Quills almost as soon as Taffer left, and the bar continued trading under its original name in New Orleans. It remained active on Facebook, posting specials and events aimed at its college crowd, and was still open in 2023.
Quick answers
Is The Annex still open?
The Annex (originally TJ Quills) in New Orleans, Louisiana remains open as of October 2026 — 13 years and 8 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. No rescued bar with a recorded closing date has lasted longer.
What did Jon Taffer rename TJ Quills?
Jon Taffer relaunched TJ Quills under a new name: The Annex. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 3, Episode 3 (“Bro's Got to Geaux!”), first aired February 24, 2013.
Where is The Annex located?
The Annex is located at 7600 Maple St New Orleans, LA 70118.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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