The Roost
The Roost (originally True Grit Tavern) in Maricopa, Arizona has closed. It closed in December 2024 — 3 years and 4 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 73% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Wreck It Ralph" |
| Season | Season 8, Episode 12 |
| Originally aired | August 15, 2021 |
| Original name | True Grit Tavern |
| Relaunched as | The Roost |
| Location | Maricopa, Arizona |
| Address | 20800 N John Wayne Pkwy Ste 101 Maricopa, AZ 85139 |
| Yelp | As The Roost Sports Bar and Cafe |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- August 15, 2021Bar Rescue episode “Wreck It Ralph” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of True Grit Tavern, relaunched as The Roost, filmed earlier.
- December 2024Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched True Grit Tavern as The Roost.
The bar was renamed The Roost. The bar closed in December 2024, as the owners wanted to focus on a new marketing business. Reviews were mostly positive after the episode, with customers liking the new food.
What happened next
The Roost closed for good on December 22, 2024, more than three years after Taffer's visit. In an Instagram video, owner Ralph Skrzypczak explained that he and his father were both leaving the restaurant business; he wanted to spend more time with his family, and the two planned to write their own book. He also hinted at launching a marketing app with his father.
Quick answers
Is The Roost still open?
The Roost (originally True Grit Tavern) in Maricopa, Arizona has closed. It closed in December 2024 — 3 years and 4 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 73% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
What did Jon Taffer rename True Grit Tavern?
Jon Taffer relaunched True Grit Tavern under a new name: The Roost. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 8, Episode 12 (“Wreck It Ralph”), first aired August 15, 2021.
When did The Roost close?
The Roost closed in December 2024.
Where is The Roost located?
The Roost was located at 20800 N John Wayne Pkwy Ste 101 Maricopa, AZ 85139.
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.