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Is Havana Mix Cigar Still Open? Bar Rescue Update (Memphis, TN)

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As of September 2026, Havana Mix Cigar is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 2026.

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Yelp ·
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havanamix.com ·

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What the source shows: Yelp's listing updated July 2026 shows current operating hours for Robusto by Havana Mix; the business's own website confirms the same branding, address, and services are still active.

  • Season / episode Season 6, Episode 2
  • Original air date
  • Address 250 Peabody Pl, Memphis, TN 38103
  • Current name Robusto by Havana Mix

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What happened after Bar Rescue?

Havana Mix Cigar began as a cigar shop that Robb Hunter opened in Memphis in 2012, adding liquor service in 2014 after customers asked for a full bar. By the time Bar Rescue's "Close, But No Cigar" episode aired in March 2018, Robb's son, Rhobb Jr., had left a graduate program to help run the business but focused on cigar sales rather than the bar, leaving the drink and food side neglected. During a hidden-camera visit, bartenders could not make a Manhattan or find ingredients for basic cocktails, and food orders had to be cooked by the bartender on the spot. Father and son struggled to communicate about how the business should be run, a tension the episode traced back to Rhobb Jr.'s reluctance to take the bar seriously.

Cigar expert Jacob Fourth and chef Anthony Lamas trained the staff on classic cocktails such as a mojito and whiskey sour and helped build out Cuban-inspired food, including bite-sized dishes using lime-based sauces. As part of the renovation, the business was renamed Robusto by Havana Mix, refitted with leather furniture and warm lighting, and given new ice machines and point-of-sale systems, along with a lifetime staff subscription to cocktail training. The rebrand also leaned on the venue's custom cedar humidor and regular live music, positioning it as a lounge experience built around cigars first and drinks second, rather than a typical neighborhood sports bar.

The rescue proved durable. At the standard six-week follow-up, sales were reported up about 25 percent, and Rhobb Jr. moved into a manager role with more day-to-day control. As of a July 2026 Yelp update, Robusto by Havana Mix lists current operating hours at 250 Peabody Place and continues to hold a 4.5-star rating, one of the higher marks among bars featured on the show. The business's own website confirms it is still branded as Robusto by Havana Mix, an upscale cigar lounge, wine bar, and Cuban-food destination with a custom cedar humidor, and it continues to host live music. Robb Hunter has since expanded into related ventures, including Burning Desire Cigars in Lakeland, Tennessee, and Cigar Haven in Southaven, Mississippi, and Rhobb Jr. remains listed as the operation's head of day-to-day management.

Featured on Bar Rescue

Season / episode
Season 6, Episode 2
Original air date
Episode title
Close, But No Cigar
What was featured
neglected bar side of a cigar shop, rescue rebrand to Robusto by Havana Mix
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Havana Mix Cigar

Frequently asked questions

Is Havana Mix Cigar still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Havana Mix Cigar is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 2026.

What happened to Havana Mix Cigar after Bar Rescue?

Havana Mix Cigar began as a cigar shop that Robb Hunter opened in Memphis in 2012, adding liquor service in 2014 after customers asked for a full bar. As of September 2026, Havana Mix Cigar is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 2026.

What is Havana Mix Cigar called now?

Now: Robusto by Havana Mix (formerly Havana Mix Cigar). As of September 2026, Havana Mix Cigar is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 2026.

Where is Havana Mix Cigar located?

250 Peabody Pl, Memphis, TN 38103. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Bar Rescue featured Havana Mix Cigar?

Season 6, Episode 2 of Bar Rescue, first aired March 18, 2018. The episode is titled “Close, But No Cigar”.

Did the makeover last at Havana Mix Cigar?

The episode first aired March 18, 2018. Our most recent check was September 7, 2026 — 8 years later —: As of September 2026, Havana Mix Cigar is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 2026.

What do reviews say since Bar Rescue?

As of a July 2026 Yelp update, Robusto by Havana Mix lists current operating hours at 250 Peabody Place and continues to hold a 4.5-star rating, one of the higher marks among bars featured on the show. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Havana Mix Cigar still using the Bar Rescue menu or branding?

The rebrand also leaned on the venue's custom cedar humidor and regular live music, positioning it as a lounge experience built around cigars first and drinks second, rather than a typical neighborhood sports bar. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
250 Peabody Pl, Memphis, TN 38103
Venue type
bar
Official website
havanamix.com

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