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The Tradewinds
The Tradewinds in Cotati, California remains open as of October 2026 — 10 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 | "Chase Lounge" |
| Season | Season 5, Episode 9 |
| Originally aired | October 23, 2016 |
| Original name | The Tradewinds |
| Location | Cotati, California |
| Address | 8210 Old Redwood Hwy Cotati, CA 94931 |
| @tradewindsbarcotati | |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 3.5★ from 54 reviews |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- October 23, 2016Bar Rescue episode “Chase Lounge” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of The Tradewinds, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name The Tradewinds for the relaunch.
Sales rose around 20 to 25 percent after the rescue, and the bar's calzones became a popular item that kept customers staying longer. Manager Chase was reported to have matured and broken his earlier bad habits.
What happened next
Sales at The Tradewinds rose around 20 to 25 percent after the rescue, helped by the new calzones, which kept customers in the bar longer and lifted drink sales in turn. Staff reported that manager Chase had broken his earlier bad habits and matured in the role. In an interview with a local publication, Dan said Jon Taffer had acted like the big brother Chase needed and estimated that the Bar Rescue production had invested about $50,000 in renovating the bar. Taffer later revisited the bar in a Season 6 Back to the Bar episode. The Tradewinds was still open in Cotati in 2024, roughly eight years after the visit, with an average rating of 3.5 stars on Yelp and newer reviews more positive.
Quick answers
Is The Tradewinds still open?
The Tradewinds in Cotati, California remains open as of October 2026 — 10 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 The Tradewinds located?
The Tradewinds is located at 8210 Old Redwood Hwy Cotati, CA 94931.
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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