Jon vs. WORST Irish Pubs ☘️ Bar Rescue

All good Irish pubs require certain features. Somewhere cozy to sit. Edible food. As Jon quickly observes, these bars are Irish in name only.
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Jon Taffer embarks on a cross-country tour of the worst drinking establishments in America. Bad drinks, wild staffs, and wasted owners conspire against him and his experts as they give failing businesses one last shot at success.
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[@JamJamxo]

I started DYING at the way Jon was just stuck looking at the bucket of dirty dishes after the chef told him what it was and then looked at the chef and then looked back at the bucket💀💀

[@Leoprincess3038]

I just came up on that part and I'm CRYING 😂😂😂 the face said it all 🤢🤨🙄 as much as he yells he was absolutely speechless 😂

[@JamJamxo]

@@Leoprincess3038 NO FRRR💀he was lost of words

[@steverogers6572]

3:03 BRO they added sound effects to when he turned to look to the owner lmaooooooo

[@JamJamxo]

@@steverogers6572 EXACTLYY i was screaming at that point

[@HaLLiEB85]

I still can’t figure out wtf was in the bucket

[@Al-Is-Gaming]

I love that oyster clip "it's fresh!!" "I'm not talking about the freshness I'm saying the oysters sucked" "But they're fresh"

[@captainfoxheart]

LOL precedes to show oysters by the trash

[@zombifiedpariah7392]

*bUt wE sEll a LOt oF tHEm* Mf this isn't an argument. I'm telling you ya'all didn't make them right.

[@phud69]

@@zombifiedpariah7392 We buy them from the fish market though, they're fresh as can be

[@Space_Ghost_Hunter]

Guy thought he was talking to Gordon Ramsey

[@elvalvinoskyo3307]

Then oysters Freshly sucked

[@sthefanimattos654]

Taffer walking into the bar has the same energy as a principal walking into a classroom. Even if you know you didn't do anything wrong, you wanna hide hahahaha

[@justwaiting5744]

Yo, I used to be a teacher. If a principal walked in like that, *I'd* hide.

[@nintendojoe2958]

Clearly you don't know how little power principals have in schools anymore 😥😥

[@zanderrose]

"Things can be close to each other as long as they don't touch each other" - a supposed professional chef who has apparently never heard of mold spores or airborne pathogens

[@stephaniedavis7370]

What do you mean? You DONT store your mold and salmonella together?!

[@dylanram4653]

@@stephaniedavis7370 rly brings out the flavor

[@Magnum062]

mold spores or airborne pathogens? fake news and I wont stand for it mister microbiologist.

[@jenniferwilliams5478]

Dust too

[@djshuffl3r]

@@stephaniedavis7370 Don't forget them tasty poison mushrooms

[@WiFiDown37811]

Gordon Ramsey would have an aneurysm if he saw some of the kitchens in these bars

[@Administrator_O-5]

I wish they would do a crossover between Bar Rescue & Kitchen Nightmares! Of course Nino would be a must for the recon team...

[@Tassie85]

Especially that putrid bucket o' pots. That made me gag.

[@Administrator_O-5]

@@Tassie85 Nino would of had a picture of him making & cleaning the bucket...

[@hurleycapetown8420]

Bet you googled how to spell Aneurysm.

[@Tassie85]

@@Administrator_O-5 OMG LOL! You are correct! Very funny.

[@carolg6598]

The reaction of the first owner to the oysters is why some people are just too afraid to say anything when the food is bad. Many people would just never come back and tell all their friends and family to stay away.

[@matthewdoherty803]

I remember we were at fastfood place my dad ordered chicken It was pink he returned it The manger came out and tried to explain that it was food colouring My dad knew that was bullshit and explained why it wasnt to the manger then she went back to the kitchen and brought out the tab the chicken was 20 euros my dad got it off from the owner and weve never gone back since shows you what people will do to not get out of goving you soemthong for free

[@baddriversofthenorcalarea500]

@@matthewdoherty803 Probably because 99% of customers who complain are lying and just want free food. I worked in Fastfood for 3 years and only a handful of complaints were actually true. Most completely finished the food, then complained after.

[@TeddyOG]

That's why I always laugh when they say 'no one complained about (food)' because most people will just pay, leave and never come back. And if it's not close to where they live they probably won't bother with a review either unless it was truly vile. So no vocal complaints means nothing. And to the Norcal Drivers guy, fast food is different because there's an actual menu, guide and specific instructions as well as expectations involved. These places obviously have nothing like that integrated whatsoever. So I consider that notion apples to orangutans in relevance

[@bradleysmith9431]

Did the guy say he just ordered oysters for his first time though? So how is he able to judge what a good oyster is. Looks like he just didn't know what he was getting, and then didn't like it.

[@insomniackiller1]

@@bradleysmith9431 those oysters looked absolutely disgusting. I’ve eaten a lot of oysters and let me tell you, those looked bad.

[@hanthonyc]

"this is the bucket where we put our dirty pans" he was so nonchalant about it.... oh yknow... cuz everyone has one, duh...

[@Pinchington]

Like the 'shit knife', next to the spatulas lol

[@JoeBlow-ub1us]

Yea I've never seen nothing like that in the kitchen I worked in. Maybe the soak sink when I worked in the dishroom 😂. but even then they wouldn't sit long and never on the fucking floor.

[@luxmid7486]

@@JoeBlow-ub1us Really? ive worked in over 3 brand name restaurants that have bins for dishes and pans. Most dish washers actually have to go to the line and remove the pans unless you work in a buffet.

[@JoeBlow-ub1us]

@@luxmid7486 we had a bin for dirty or incorrect order plates as well as a cart for dirty kitchen cookware, that we'd take to the dish room once full but none filled with nasty water, idk how long they were sitting in there but that is a no no, at least in the kitchen, on the ground. Jon is right about that my guy. And the restaurant I worked in was an extremely busy sit down restaurant, I'm talking 800- 1000+ customer (yes customers, not plates) days on the weekends and we never did something like that on the line.

[@luxmid7486]

@@JoeBlow-ub1us listen dude lots of places do it and 1000 people is nothing,

[@curiositykilledthecat5118]

I love the chef, "But I'm italian" Dude it's a fucking IRISH pub!

[@MetempsychosisLive]

He's not italian. He's american. I identify as an American although I was born in China. Sounds weird rigth?

[@nicolenotizieeamici]

He is not Italian either!!! I am and I recognize my own!!!

[@spicyramendotcom7975]

Yeah that made no sense to me. Like are you aware of this place that you work at sir 🥴

[@Mikeike9]

With French colors on his chef jacket

[@rasalghul1263]

@@MetempsychosisLive he has an accent tho..its sounds like an italian accent ..im sure he speaks italian if his accent is that noticibale..not that any of this makes a bit of diff lol

[@tylercolby1426]

Every time I see a Bar Rescue thumbnail I'm convinced they pick the funniest still shots of John Taffer's face they can find. 🤣

[@calebwarner4104]

Well it got you to watch the video

[@nateschendel4585]

@@calebwarner4104 Murphys law a great name for a failing Irish pub With THREE Italian flags rofl Also no open sign to let customers know

[@fernandomorales4691]

@@nateschendel4585 Yeah they are shut down for good now.

[@gillydey9764]

Go for it

[@neverstopexploding4128]

Love that the Irish dudes they sent in didn't like the drinks or the wings but never complained about the bartenders butthole becoming visible. All part of the experience, respect.

[@Patrick3183]

Lol I read ur comment before I saw that part of the video. I couldn’t possibly imagine what of scenario could happen but then I saw it and still couldn’t believe it

[@angelicanordstrom33]

I wish I could like this comment twice

[@poodypooroo]

The food is so bad that it eclipsed the full moon

[@1eatme2]

I think it might be briefly mentioned in the full episode. But I totally agree. That should have really been something talked thoroughly about.

[@sarahcole5718]

surprisingly the recon guys don’t mention it. Jon obviously does and Packy doesn’t seem too surprised.

[@chocoalien]

Jon Taffer is an intimidating person. He’s tall, loud dominant voice, and him always wearing a sports coat will make you think he’s a mafia boss.

[@HaLLiEB85]

Kinda obvious he’s got connections somewhere to them

[@SpongeBobJellyFishes]

He dont look like a mafia boss

[@rayk.5979]

Bro there is nothing intimidating about him lol. He'd be more intimidating if he wasn't hamming it up for TV by screaming and shouting.

[@hectorleon465]

Exactly ive always looked at em like that he can even make you cry... Lol

[@jimmyoryan2257]

He’s working in the food and beverage industry , he’s for sure working with a few.

[@CB-rv2lj]

That dude is honestly crazy for even trying those oysters. You know you can die from food poisonings my guy right?

[@jrrains]

No doubt. Where was this bar located in the Midwest

[@CB-rv2lj]

@@jrrains im not even sure dude i wouldn't trust that hahaha

[@anglepsycho]

@@CB-rv2lj Even as a Coloradian but having Okinawan genetics and family members here's advice: Not near any form of an ocean? FUCKING RUN FROM ANY OFFERS FOR OYSTERS OR RICH FISH. The Kappa sushi restaurant in Downtown Denver has wonderful fish though and the squid was properly massaged and those are exceptions because the owners and staff are all Pacific Asian Americans/natives. Only then is it somewhat safe. Otherwise if you see any oyster and clam options not near oceans or not with said ethnic groups, RUN. Food poisoning is brutal.

[@reyganbriggs6785]

I know that very well. I came within minutes of dying for eating contaminated sushi.

[@trizzlehizzle9068]

@@anglepsycho the amount of racism in this comment is hysterical.

[@Pinchington]

I love that for as angry Jon gets, his passion is the safety of customers. We need more people in business like him

[@TaliZVasTyria]

20:22 Jon appearing behind the owner like that is straight out of horror flick. I'm dead lol

[@MissJoyVay]

They glazed over the “I spat in that one once and that one twice. As ordered” bit 😅

[@karinaflores6781]

Right!!!!

[@immie1709]

Just Irish sarcasm haha

[@stanclark8824]

@@immie1709 you should hope hahaha people do that to food though. i should know, i had coworkers do it to spoiled millionaires food haha

[@alexenglish2240]

Spitting in food is an assault felony in America

[@stanclark8824]

@@alexenglish2240 that is a norm in the fast food and restaurant business. that is usually done to tude customers and only action is taken when cuaght otherwise people get away with it constantly.

[@catguy00]

An Italian Flag on an Irish Pub. Only in America.

[@jmcenanly1]

Calling the place,"Murphy's Law" is also inauspicious. "If anything can go wrong, it will."

[@christophervalenzuela3053]

facts

[@nicolenotizieeamici]

Exactly

[@ironberserk2175]

Chef has a French flag collar too

[@careysullivan1650]

Hahaha!

[@hcbeatz523]

If Jon Taffer were to suddenly appear behind me, I would feel his presence. I would be afraid to turn around.

[@Administrator_O-5]

Kind of like being on the bridge of a Star Destroyer & Darth Vader walks up behind you kind of feeling?

[@hcbeatz523]

@@Administrator_O-5 yeah

[@infowazz]

Watching this show motivated me to fix my own damn life. I picture John walking in and yelling at me to stop slacking and get to work. I cleaned a bunch of crap earlier today lol. I might print his face and put it on the wall as a reminder lol.

[@extec101]

watching hoarder shows is also motivating to start clean the home.

[@infowazz]

@@extec101 I might start a company where i show up at places and yell at people to do certain tasks. TaskMaster LLC.

[@nastybigJim]

@@extec101 whenever I don't feel like cleaning I watch an episode of Hoarders and it works every time. I clean my house like a crackhead after that shit.

[@crystaldunham9605]

That's a great idea

[@MoxRuthless]

Way to go Focker

[@javman528]

Dude really gave her 40% and acted like she’d stay with him 😂😂😂

[@deukazoo9313]

I love how that guy stood his ground on the oysters though. Didn't raise his voice and didn't let the chef try and prove they were fresh. "They weren't good." while looking him in the eyes.

[@robbiematthews168]

Johns face when he saw the bucket of yellow slop in the first restaurant and looked back at the chef had me DYING😂

[@greekfire995]

👁👄👁

[@MrIvanKnight]

Bro, I could not STOP LAUGHING at the way Jon looked at the bucket of dirty dishes. He was truly in disbelief.

[@fayeslover]

My hubby and I went to Downey's in 2014 after we saw the episode. When we got there, it was completely empty. This was on a Friday afternoon. The waitress said we were the only ones to show up since they opened and that the owner got rid of the new menu. Speaking of which, we were only able to get pizza because the owner was out shopping for food. We weren't surprised to hear that they closed shortly after that.

[@richardwilliams5312]

I wonder how many calories John burns getting out of his truck looool even makes me tired :)

[@devo076]

Maybe you should work out.

[@andrewpeters5998]

Its all about the momentum

[@courtneywilliams1232]

Sameeeeeeee. 😂😂😂

[@devo076]

@@GhostlyJackly well at least I didn't call him fat like Joe Biden would have!

[@GhostlyJackly]

@@devo076 how is Joe Biden in this conversation at all

[@endoema6909]

They cross contaminate everything and then just stand there and tell that it's not that dirty. What?! How do their brains work fr

[@joefuentes2977]

The only thing these type of people know how to wash is their own brain.

[@goprocoolness812]

The first guy said “things can be close to each other as long as they don’t touch”. Which means he doesn’t have the training he claims to have.

[@joefuentes2977]

@@goprocoolness812 besides of course the smell and the airborne contamination and the principle... Yeah talk about being a professional! Good thing it's all scripted for the show 🤣

[@meshellcountrygal4512]

Thank You! Was just commenting that!

[@cynthiaireland511]

Honestly I don’t know

[@chocolatecream5593]

How do some of these chefs not acknowledge that things in the air, chemicals, and bacteria can infiltrate surrounding foods? That it could make them smell bad or be contaminated?

[@MK_ULTRA420]

They don't understand the concept of particles and how they can be invisible to the naked eye.

[@GundamGokuTV]

Fun Fact, I was an Hospital Corpsman in the Navy. When setting up a campsite/medical depot you have to keep the port-a-johns/Trash area a certain distance from the sleeping areas and from the Water Tanks. Because it can be hazardous to the personnel. That is basic 101. Trash, Bathrooms, etc. You keep that away from Food and Drink. Because it is the quickest way to kill someone.

[@Skellotronix]

Don't sh!t where you eat. Apparently these creeps didn't figure that out.

[@Eliqueme]

They had the most basic 'Irish Drinks' to offer. It's like going to taco bell thinking of an authentic eating experience...

[@Eliqueme]

And by basic, I mean the least amount of choice to give.

[@chrislarson9504]

not saying your wrong but taco bell is tex mex so its the texan version of mexican food and so what im saying your are comparing a food that cant be classified as authentic mexican because its the wrong type of cuisine but i understand what your saying

[@Eliqueme]

@Chris Larson For real dawg, I understand where you are bringing this from too. I got ya, It's just like dude you need to be more inclusive to what your audience wants.

[@jessicaconner1242]

Oof

[@nAlvaradoProductions]

I wish I could find more bars around me serving bushmills black. Shit's delicious.

[@pat7785]

Jon forcing himself to say "freaking" is the best part of this show

[@jamilaaaaa]

“there was definitely a few characters in there” *pans over to a pimp*

[@dantecassell9287]

I like how Jon just stared after Dominic showed him the bucket where he puts the pans.

[@rasalghul1263]

I love the guys face when he sees the Italian flag on the Irish pub..he is so ashamed and pissed.."Dont put that flag on me pub" lol

[@heykayrenee_]

I can’t even lie. The look on Jon’s face at 2:17 was pretty wholesome. 🥺

[@jaystash-_-4661]

HEHE BOAH CMERE BOAH HAHAHAHAHA

[@raulegido]

I´m addicted to John Taffer´s "i´m going in" moment. Always epic

[@themakerstoolbox9688]

I was cracking up when Jon was asking "What do you think when this bar says Packy on a green background." You could see it took the Irish guy a minite to understand lmao. In Ireland Paki is a slang, kinda derogatory, term for Pakistani people. "Paki" shops are quite abundant in Ireland. I am positive that was the first thing that came to that guys head when Jon said that.

[@Ramash440]

I love how Jon starts getting worked up and is ready to throw a big fat F bomb then remembers this isn't Kitchen Nightmares and corrects himself. Same vibe though, I've watched every clip from that show to hell and back and now I think I've found my new content.

[@gunslingerlegend]

Jon saying he’s about to walk into the bar: 😡😤🤬🤬🤬🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️💨 Jon actually walking into the bar: 🚶🚶😳😐😐🧐🤨😐😑

[@BriaBunnyGames]

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone

[@isabellethedragy8248]

I THOUGHT IT WAS STILL FEBUARY

[@SuperElijahOuma]

@@isabellethedragy8248 ok

[@vera2417]

Ty

[@vera2417]

@@isabellethedragy8248 lol your really behind

[@robertalonzo6153]

St Patrick’s is useless during COVID

[@comradepickles7607]

I love the expressions of people on this show. The absolute rage of the customer saying, "These are not good oysters." LOL

[@ScottMStolz]

I'm surprised that the french fries sitting on the floor are even legal. Here, that would be a health violation. All food items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

[@meggatron6083]

I worked at a Burger King and we had that rule so I'm confused as well

[@flopus7]

Yeah, ive never seen that allowed

[@dwaterson21]

It IS a health violation. Most of the time the health inspectors in America don't do their jobs well. All you really have to do is sweep once a year and you pass. I can say this from experience working at a cafe in a grocery store.

[@miklosko3355]

No food. Raw or cooked should ever sit on the floor. It's not only health but also trip hazard. The potatoes were not even fully covered in water( turning already black). The kitchen had no partition/ doors to separate waste area from food preparation area. And there was more to go on about.... Edit: Here in in Ireland, that place would be closed on fist inspection. That was painful to watch.

[@ScottMStolz]

@@miklosko3355 Exactly. The place wouldn't pass inspection here either.

[@annwilliams6438]

The ‘chef’ is quite happy to serve fries coming out of THAT bucket!!? Is he kidding us?

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

The water gets like that, but it's better if they're dry in big baskets. The brown better and last longer in fridge.

[@johnr.timmers2297]

"That's the bucket for dirty pans" That's the....the what now? No....

[@destroyedklkk]

Yes that's a thing it cools the pans down and starts soaking them so they are easier to clean for the dish room. Those buckets are filled with hot water and dish soap and after 10 dirty pans will easily start turning that color. For kitchen follow kitchen nightmare not bar rescue one of the "chefs" he has with him called medium bacon raw they really ham it up for the cameras.

[@talvarado2834]

I hope yall pick this back up after covid. I need John taffer and Gordon Ramsay in my life man. I'm going through withdrawals 😅

[@Juan-tm8fk]

Something about screaming middle aged men at food establishments has me hooked

[@matthewdoherty803]

Thank god im not the only one

[@geezusfreek1]

I didnt sign up for covid. So lets go!!

[@snowysilverclaw5482]

from my understanding it has picked back up, well, Taffer did Ramsey quit both the Kitchen Nightmares after one too many ungrateful owners, and alot of the times said owners just reneged back to their old ways anyways, and fucked themselves over n ruined HIS name, he quit the show well before covid

[@alexanderpoff2320]

I laughed so hard at Jon’s face at 3:05. When the guy said that and Jon looks at him I couldn’t stop laughing for a few minutes straight.

[@walls_of_skulls6061]

Imagine you in a bar and the dude next to you gets a call then immediately starts describing the bar food

[@JoseHernandez-je7kt]

I could literally watch 2 hours worth of compilations and still be entertained

[@JovanLatte]

Same bro lol

[@Hellwyck]

as opposed to metaphorically listening to it?

[@TheHightower92]

Honestly Bar Rescue is like the Sopranos- The sheer amount of clips on KZbin means you can know pretty much every episode despite never actually watching one

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I looked at my online time. You can easily lose 15 hours on these.

[@RadJordy]

I like how receptive Dom was to Brian's advice. Also the food looked phenomenal! That Guinness stew? MMMMMM

[@mxslick50]

I was in Dublin Ireland and had the Guinness Stew several times, it is SUPER delicious. And fills you up. I also had the pleasure of REAL Guinness Draft, not the horrible version we get here in the States. Part of the problem here is that there is a VERY specific way you pour Guinness, at a specific temperature, and that is NEVER done right over here.

[@a7x_nomadiceagle482]

I rlly like how Jon and his experts actually shift from annoyed to concerned for Guppy’s health when they see him drinking so much and as the episode goes by, you can see a totally different Guppy and he’s actually decently liked by Jon and his experts

[@EddieLowenheim]

I was in an Irish bar a couple of months ago, the senior bartender ran it really well. Food was good, the glass of Tuborg I got was straight from the keg, little to no foam, cold, as a beer should be. These places though...

[@brayburell6814]

There should be a bit of foam depending on the type of bear. You should have some foam if it's Guinness.

[@brayburell6814]

Beer*

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Go in the bathroom first. Ask a woman about it, too. Women are picky about it.

[@kriegdeathrider7805]

Only way i ever eat oyster from a bar is if they are within a mile of the ocean or a fresh fish market, they taste great when they are fresh but they will absolutely reck your gut if they ain't

[@paper8nintendo]

Giving away 40% of your business to a girlfriend? That's some next level simping.

[@adamfinnegan735]

As an Irish person most of the Irish food they presented wasn't even Irish and chicken wings and pasta isn't a big deal because most restaurants in Ireland have those and don't serve much "Irish food" like you would see in American Irish pubs

[@johngennaria7081]

First rule of doing an Irish bar: make it look like an authentic Irish bar. Second rule: make good ass Irish food and have great Irish style drinks.

[@dylanparr6880]

Soooo...I don't flash my ass to the patrons??🤔

[@Cryskely2488]

@@dylanparr6880 that too, it’s part of the Irish experience

[@TheNotthediver]

The Irish live on trash Chinese and Indian takeaway food lmao

[@ultimateninjaboi]

25:10 begins a pretty fantastic recon from this guy.

[@nickmoney]

99% of "irish bars" are just a regular bar/restaurant that has nothing specially irish other than Guinness or irish whiskey behind bar. If you've never had authentic irish food then you'd prefer a burger.

[@nickmoney]

@@JohnTheRevelat0r Fish and chips I could see being on menu but the others won't sell enough or have same ingredients for higher selling dishes. So it's food loss issue really could shut down somewhere. That's really why they don't serve certain things, demand isn't there and best to get small menu with same ingredients.

[@nickmoney]

@@JohnTheRevelat0r I'll give you that one but who is ordering mashed potatoes at a bar in the US? Knife and fork meals in general are avoided a lot of the time, hence wings, burgers, pizza, etc.

[@nickmoney]

@@JohnTheRevelat0r in US, turnover us gonna too low to justify food costs and expenses for proper staff and location or your price point is gonna be too high and niche clientele. It would be really nice to see but short of being a front business, not viable to maintain in most places year round

[@MK_ULTRA420]

@@nickmoney If an Irish-themed bar can't sell fries to drunk American guys then it never stood a chance. Selling fried potatoes is one of the advantages of having an Irish theme.

[@nickmoney]

@@MK_ULTRA420 Fries aren't irish though........the origins of the fry are claimed by Americans, Germans, English, Irish and others.

[@allielove7]

Can we just recognize the fact that John said “if I was a female I wouldn’t go in there” and the other guys agreed.🙌

[@calebwarner4104]

Yes we can recognize that

[@ritabos7162]

Okay?

[@dark2k10]

This is honestly the most pointless comment I’ve ever seen

[@ThatNoFbody-ch9ky]

Are you happy they related themselves to females?

[@MissJoyVay]

All became aware once it was said 🙏🏽😌🙏🏽

[@babiegirl526]

25:37 they really tried blurring out them takis like nobody knows

[@unapologeticallyconservati5881]

It’s more about not getting sued than actually hiding what it is lmao. They’re not trying to pay Taki royalties for featuring their marvelous product on the show 😂

[@VirgoCali89]

The old woman was my favorite you can tell she can still whoop ass 😂😆 Happy Saint patrick's Day 2021 everyone 💚

[@spootdev]

Yeah, hopefully she took it back and gave the bar to someone who gave a damn.

[@burst_ch.]

She was the only person in Bar Rescue history who was actually observing everyone while they worked and calling them out, I think.

[@swordsandstitches3004]

I need to see her in the car watching and commenting on recon. She would have great commentary

[@tylerhyde7768]

9:53, the way John Taffer reacts is hilarious! One of his best lol moments for me!

[@chcarroll5164]

Are the oysters fresh? If you're not within commuting distance of the ocean, that question does not need to be asked.

[@LunaKey]

I recently got food poisoning from eating fish and chips at a place that actually does really nice food. But you always take a risk eating fish when you live two hours away from the coast. I have a stomach condition so it doesn't take much to make me ill, the fish had just started to turn. I don't personally hold a grudge as I've never had a problem with their fish and chips before, it tastes great infact, but even in the nicest of places you've gotta be careful!!!

[@sstaralien]

@@LunaKey thats why I'm scared of eating oysters in general

[@MsRollingstone11]

Lol. I live in Maine & have travelled all over the country. I do NOT eat seafood in any state without a coastline.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

​@@LunaKeyThis is going to sound stupid, but you should always be completely paranoid about dates on stuff and feeling (for slime) and smelling them for signs.

[@skullsworld3723]

In my family we don't call them Irish bars, we call them Celtic pubs because they're the pubs that will always show Celtic playing no matter what country you're in

[@hollyhayes358]

The Celtic League and the International Celtic Congress bring together Ireland, Wales, Scotland, the Isle of Man, the French Brittany and Conualles - nations united by languages with a Celtic origin, and that have become the most known and recognised heirs of the culture. Irish is not the only celtic place. Im from Ireland myself 🇮🇪. No point in calling just Irish pubs celtic. You wouldn't call a welsh pub celtic.

[@skullsworld3723]

@@hollyhayes358 sorry that I offended you mate but we call Irish pubs Celtic pubs because that's where we always go to see the game whenever we're in another country because it's always garaunteed they'll have the Celtic game on, and no, you wouldn't call a welsh pub that because they weren't the ones who found the club, Irish immigrants did when they immigrated in Scotland during the Irish famine. I'm from Scotland and it's an inside joke in my family about Celtic pubs

[@samanthal9114]

​@@hollyhayes358 Celtic is ALSO the name of a Scottish football team. It's a pun. Play in words. And the OP is right. I used to get dragged to the Irish bars on holiday because they'll be showing the football.

[@samanthal9114]

Ma Da used tae drag us to the Irish bar in the Canaries whenever the Celtic game was on as they'd be the only ones showing it. Think he'd rather dive out the plane than miss a match.

[@skullsworld3723]

@@samanthal9114 my dad is also like that when we go to Spain 😅

[@TheGhostHAG]

Being from the drinking capital of the great state of Wisconsin, nobody in the state (sans Milwaukee) would mistake that for a Packers themed bar.

[@crazyluigi6664]

@Phoebe McBride Just the name, maybe. Otherwise, that's about it.

[@aikasan5900]

Milwaukee citizens wouldn’t mistake that place for a packers bar! If anything, Racine might.

[@nicketten1232]

Drinking capital of WI? La Crosse?

[@TheGhostHAG]

@@nicketten1232 Fox Valley by serving establishments, per capita going to la crosse if i'm correct

[@Filmthatjunk]

If you’re ever in DC, come to Ireland four courts. We have amazing Irish foods and all the Irish liquor under the sun. Not to mention perfectly poured Guinness everytime

[@hcklberypinkbrownies2072]

I love that look from John when he sees the bucket with pans in it!!! Momentarily speechless!

[@robertwells6724]

I wish there was a show that Jon and Gordon go in a restaurant/bar together. The fire works would be fun!!

[@thecommentator9867]

“I want Irish food, I want Irish passion on a plate”

[@jackyrulez]

I love Bar Rescue! Paramount+ needs every episode of Bar Rescue and yet we only get 15 eps of season 4... come on guys you have this amazing platform for them I want to binge watch hardcore on this show =(

[@MusedDiaries]

3:08 Yes, his expression is hilarious here. But when he says “I understand what you said.” That was so funny.

[@andyt2k]

As some advice to American's watching this NEVER try and order a "Car Bomb" in an actual Irish Bar

[@kitsunefaye1661]

Exactly. The pub will think you're an Irish Republican Army member, active or not. And will call 999 (if I'm correct)

[@bignig7223]

@@kitsunefaye1661 lame

[@farnaghtom]

Ordering a "car bomb" in Ireland is similar to ordering a drink called "9/11" in New York

[@kenzieleigh4628]

why tf would they even have that in irish pubs or i guess “irish pubs”

[@tvbnine793]

Are there any legit Irish Bars outside of Ireland tho?

[@nightnightyasmin]

As someone who LOVES Irish bars, I'm wondering how many times I've been poisoned now.

[@piercecomerford1258]

Only place you’ll find a real Irish bar is in Ireland. No yankees can do an Irish bar

[@supernoodles908]

@@piercecomerford1258 lol "Irish bar" you mean pub

[@johnsmith7303]

“It’s delicious” Regular: “No, it’s not” Damn dude that’s soul crushing lol

[@pleon13822]

Time stamp ?

[@bobdell2851]

3:05 the way he looks at the chef 😂😂

[@MusedDiaries]

Him saying “I understand what you said” made me laugh just as much.

[@yeah_right88]

It amazes me how people are brave enough to order raw seafood in some of these places.

[@ToxicAim4]

Let’s gooooo 9:30 in the am and I’m ready to hear Jon yell at dumb bar owners

[@carlosvillarreal3610]

You have to manage the business not let the business manage you … John be dropping these gems

[@nathanmiller8213]

Weirdly, the one local irish pub does follow a lot of the rules: it's a smaller, narrower room. They do serve some irish food (bangers and mash, they'll have regular specials of shepherd pie) and at least have Harp along with Guiness. And they seem to have had decent success pre-Covid

[@Orc-icide]

3:23 Jon taffer is a comedic genius. No idea if this was scripted but, "Would you consider this a clean kitchen WHOA".

[@NevaG2190]

"If I was a woman I wouldn't go in there." Thank you for planning from our perspective Jon! 🤣🤣😍

[@dantemaiale5714]

Me: Gavin: There's nothing Irish about it

[@teiylerscott1991]

Chef- “the oysters are fresh” Few minutes later John dumps a dirty box with oysters out…

[@meganc243]

That Guinness stew looked soooo good

[@DemonicRobots]

"What does the bar smell like?" "Beer." Gee

[@ss...7208]

I used to work in a hospitality company. So I went around and been a cashier, server, dishwasher ect. And I remember going to work as a server in an "Irish" bar, and just like that they served nothing about Irish, most people were just drinking while the others had hamburgers, nachos. But they were doing good, lots of people, its always pack especially at night. Sorry for this little rant

[@gabagoof]

dude i feel for danielle from molly malone's. she deadass is trying to get people to do their jobs and they're like "you have a problem with everyone else here". okay chief, everyone else here doesn't do their jobs though

[@venus_envy]

And it was awful listening to those women throw slurs at each other. Shameful, I hate how only sex-slurs are considered acceptable in society, even though every knows to be ashamed if they were to use racial or ethno-religious slurs, or other like that. But slurs aimed at females? Just fine, misogyny is so all-pervasive (and accepted and practised by women as self-hatred and hatred of each other) that sex slurs are just fine and dandy, not even worth censoring most of the time. What a sick world that the half of the human race that literally makes people (gives birth) is hated and denigrated like that, and barely anyone cares or even acknowledges it. I'm disgusted by this everyday, because I'm confronted by it everyday. There's no escape from it.

[@Zmad724]

"That's the bucket where we put the dirty pans" 🤦‍♂️

[@antoniodearry7707]

His facial expressions are pure gold😂

[@pandaismynickname]

Literally only here to watch the Irish experts shutter in disgust and go around saying " it's not an Irish bar" in their thick, melodious accents

[@imperialspy805]

3:08 the funniest thing I've seen in my life 😂

[@HeyhoBrando]

If a family member told Me they were going to give me a bar, I be arms deep Learning as much as I could and getting people to help, or if I can’t, I tell them to maybe find someone else

[@princessbunny2495]

3:03 still to this day i will keep laughing at his face

[@brandonkragnes4915]

He goes "theyre yellin at eachother in front of customers. Thats not ok" so i better go in there an yell at them in front of customers😂

[@Ava_Orchid]

I worked basic food prep in a hotel and a strip club...not fancy eateries, not full service cooking. Just heating to temp of already pre cooked stuff. No, absolutely things can NOT be close as long as they are not touching.

[@cambs0181]

"Does that look like an Irish bar to you?" " Nothing Irish about it!" That pretty much describes every 'Irish pub' in the US.

[@shauntaylor6040]

They always say no one has complained, nope they just don't come back. There is nothing Irish about any of these bars.

[@cablevamp3163]

So no ones gonna point out that the chef literally said “I spat in that one once and I spat in that one two times”

[@parisTheDoll07]

2:23 lmaoooooooo his face when he’s told the bar smells like beer & throw up 😂😂lol

[@kylerush6036]

That guy in the background has me dying. “Dirty Martini doesn’t look like that! It looks like a margarita for god sake!” 💀💀💀

[@alexalexson1849]

This show is the reason I dont eat at restaurants anymore. I'd rather buy a steak and cook it myself for half the price

[@ThatNoFbody-ch9ky]

And half as good

[@newyorktitties8954]

Exactly. Way too expensive and servers/staff treat you horribly. Nasty frozen food made with no passion by a convict with a ged. I'll pass.

[@barbieblue3336]

Exactly

[@missyd1215]

This show has definitely made me more skeptical about trying local restaurants and bars.

[@bounmiibeagle7550]

I was bartending in north London, working alone and the bar was packed. Two staff let me down. I worked and work and banged it all out. Seeing what I was doing, a new customer asked me if I was Irish. He thought I was so good that I must've been an Irish barman-biggest compliment. These people are a joke...

[@heiroot]

Are you British?

[@kathihicks6885]

I just love this show. Jon is there to help them out and to tell them to how to fix it like it should. Jon is very blunt and honest and thats what these bar owners need to hear. And with the employees. Keep of great job Jon. They should be thankful and grateful for your help.

[@luna_swan0853]

A lot of the episodes are scripted and basically fake

[@seldomseendave5783]

Really this whole series should be called 'When Alcoholics Run Bars'