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Drunken Donkey Bar & Grill Is Now Drunken Donkey

Renamed reported

As of September 2026, Yelp lists this address as Drunken Donkey; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Yelp ·
Secondary source
communityimpact.com ·

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated in August 2026 shows Drunken Donkey operating at 1425 Justin Road, and Community Impact Newspaper's 2019 report documents the bar's earlier rename to Butcher & Brew Pub immediately after the Bar Rescue episode, confirming the identity reverted to the original name at a new address.

  • Season / episode Season 6, Episode 41
  • Original air date
  • Address 1425 Justin Rd, Lewisville, TX 75077
  • Current name Drunken Donkey

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What happened after Bar Rescue?

"Green Walls and Donkey Balls," which aired 2019-08-04, took Jon Taffer to Drunken Donkey Bar and Grill in Lewisville, Texas, where the show's synopsis describes two best-friend owners behaving more like the bar's name suggested than like business partners on the verge of losing the venture they had built together. The episode focused on immature management decisions and a lack of structure that had put both the partnership and the business at risk.

Taffer's team rebuilt the space and renamed it Butcher & Brew Pub, a concept shift toward a gastropub format with an emphasis on scratch food alongside the bar program, according to Community Impact Newspaper's coverage of the rebrand (2019-03-28). The relaunch included new branding, kitchen equipment, and staff training aimed at supporting the more food-forward concept.

The Butcher & Brew Pub identity did not stick. The ownership group eventually returned to operating the business under its original Drunken Donkey name rather than keeping Taffer's rebrand, a reversal reflected across multiple current business listings that show the bar operating today as Drunken Donkey rather than under any Bar Rescue-era name. The bar also changed addresses within Lewisville: delivery-platform listings on DoorDash and Toast show the business at 301 W. Round Grove Road, its longtime home, while a Yelp listing updated in August 2026 shows Drunken Donkey operating from a newer address at 1425 Justin Road, consistent with a move to a larger space.

As of this research, Drunken Donkey continues to operate under its original, pre-rescue name, now from the Justin Road location, with an August 2026 business-review update reflecting recent activity. The venue's history reflects a return to its original identity after the show's rebrand rather than a change in ownership, and the current address should be treated as the bar's present home rather than the location depicted in the original 2019 episode.

Featured on Bar Rescue

Season / episode
Season 6, Episode 41
Original air date
Episode title
Green Walls and Donkey Balls
What was featured
co-owners' bar operations and management during Taffer's rescue and rebrand
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Drunken Donkey Bar & Grill

Frequently asked questions

Is Drunken Donkey Bar & Grill still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Yelp lists this address as Drunken Donkey; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Drunken Donkey Bar & Grill after Bar Rescue?

"Green Walls and Donkey Balls," which aired 2019-08-04, took Jon Taffer to Drunken Donkey Bar and Grill in Lewisville, Texas, where the show's synopsis describes two best-friend owners behaving more like the bar's name suggested than like business partners on the verge of losing the venture they had built together. As of September 2026, Yelp lists this address as Drunken Donkey; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Drunken Donkey Bar & Grill called now?

Now: Drunken Donkey (formerly Drunken Donkey Bar & Grill). As of September 2026, Yelp lists this address as Drunken Donkey; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Drunken Donkey Bar & Grill located?

1425 Justin Rd, Lewisville, TX 75077. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Bar Rescue featured Drunken Donkey Bar & Grill?

Season 6, Episode 41 of Bar Rescue, first aired August 4, 2019. The episode is titled “Green Walls and Donkey Balls”.

Did the makeover last at Drunken Donkey Bar & Grill?

The episode first aired August 4, 2019. Our most recent check was September 7, 2026 — 7 years later —: As of September 2026, Yelp lists this address as Drunken Donkey; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What do reviews say since Bar Rescue?

As of this research, Drunken Donkey continues to operate under its original, pre-rescue name, now from the Justin Road location, with an August 2026 business-review update reflecting recent activity. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Drunken Donkey Bar & Grill still using the Bar Rescue menu or branding?

Taffer's team rebuilt the space and renamed it Butcher & Brew Pub, a concept shift toward a gastropub format with an emphasis on scratch food alongside the bar program, according to Community Impact Newspaper's coverage of the rebrand (2019-03-28). Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
1425 Justin Rd, Lewisville, TX 75077
Venue type
bar
Official website
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Sources

  • communityimpact.com — https://communityimpact.com/lewisville-flower-mound-highland-village/news/drunken-donkey-in-lewisville-renamed-to-butcher-brew-pub-after-bar-rescue-steps-in/
  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/drunken-donkey-lewisville-5

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