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Derby’s Bar and Grill
Derby’s Bar and Grill (originally The Wheel House Bar) in Hemet, California remains open as of October 2026 — 10 years and 3 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 99% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long. It was sold to new owners in 2016.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Wheels of Misfortune" |
| Season | Season 5, Episode 2 |
| Originally aired | August 14, 2016 |
| Original name | The Wheel House Bar |
| Relaunched as | Derby’s Bar and Grill |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners in 2016 |
| Location | Hemet, California |
| Address | 2860 W Florida Ave Hemet, CA 92545 |
| Yelp | As Derby's Bar and Grill |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- August 14, 2016Bar Rescue episode “Wheels of Misfortune” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of The Wheel House Bar, relaunched as Derby’s Bar and Grill, filmed earlier.
- 2016Sold to new owners.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched The Wheel House Bar as Derby’s Bar and Grill.
The bar was renamed Derby's Bar & Grill. Reviews are mostly positive, with occasional complaints about the atmosphere.
What happened next
At the six-week check-in, food sales were up 75% and drink sales up 60%, and the momentum held. Derby's Bar and Grill was still open in Hemet in 2023, with an official website and active social media. Its regular programme included live music — including acts such as Matt Costa — a cornhole league, DJs, karaoke, comedy and open-mic nights, and themed events such as an 80s roller-skating day.
Quick answers
Is Derby’s Bar and Grill still open?
Derby’s Bar and Grill (originally The Wheel House Bar) in Hemet, California remains open as of October 2026 — 10 years and 3 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 99% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long. It was sold to new owners in 2016.
What did Jon Taffer rename The Wheel House Bar?
Jon Taffer relaunched The Wheel House Bar under a new name: Derby’s Bar and Grill. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 5, Episode 2 (“Wheels of Misfortune”), first aired August 14, 2016.
Where is Derby’s Bar and Grill located?
Derby’s Bar and Grill is located at 2860 W Florida Ave Hemet, CA 92545.
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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