Season 8

Corona, CA - Bar expert Jon Taffer attempts to rescue a failing biker bar that’s struggling with rowdy clientele and a scandalous reputation due to its scantily clad bartenders and the fact it’s located next to a strip club.

Philadelphia, PA - Bar expert Jon Taffer attempts to resuscitate Downey’s, a failing Irish pub in Philadelphia. To do that, he’ll have to inspire Dom, a one-time star chef, turned negligent owner, who has let the bar go to ruin.

Chicago, IL - Legendary music venue, The Abbey Pub, is a family-owned bar on its last legs. When Jon Taffer tries to return the pub to its original glory, he discovers that two of the sibling managers don’t see eye-to-eye.

Redondo Beach, CA - Bar expert Jon Taffer is called to Redondo Beach to save Kilkenny’s, an Irish Pub on the decline. Though bar manager, Carlos, threatens Jon’s method and the pub’s success, owner Allie refuses to fire him.

Philadelphia, PA- Bar expert Jon Taffer attempts to breathe new life into failing champagne bar, Swanky Bubbles. To accomplish that, he'll need to deal with a playboy owner, a sprawling menu, and the worst bar layout in America.

Chicago, IL - Bar expert Jon Taffer attempts to get The Blue Frog 22, a failing bar in Chicago, to grow up. To do that, he'll need the mother-and-son owners to ditch the "Mom's Basement" aesthetic that's dragging them down.