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What Happened to The Alibi After Bar Rescue? (Las Vegas, NV)

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As of September 2026, The Alibi has closed — confirmed via the business's own closure notice, December 31, 2013.

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What the source shows: Owner's Dec 31 2013 Facebook post announces the bar's closure effective New Year's Eve 2013, citing economic conditions and industry changes; a 2023 tracker check confirms the address is now occupied by an unrelated bar/casino business.

  • Season / episode Season 3, Episode 25
  • Original air date
  • Address 1690 N Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89108
  • Current name Garnet Lounge

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What happened after Bar Rescue?

On the "Drunk & Dirty Dolls" episode of Bar Rescue (aired November 3, 2013), consultant Jon Taffer visited The Alibi, a motorcycle-themed bar in Las Vegas that owner Artie Coury had operated since 1998. After a serious health setback, Coury pulled back from daily oversight, and standards slipped: bartenders drank behind the bar during shifts, an inflatable novelty doll sat on a barstool, ice was not changed regularly, and kitchen equipment had heavy grease buildup. The bar carried close to $200,000 in debt. Taffer brought in mixologist Mia Mastroianni and chef Nick Liberato to retrain staff on drink recipes, ice handling, and food safety basics, and ran an initial service test that exposed poorly made cocktails and disorganized service; a bartender was sent home for intoxication during the test. After training on female-oriented cocktails and simplified, neighborhood-appropriate food, and with kitchen equipment professionally cleaned, Taffer rebranded the bar as Garnet Lounge for the relaunch, aiming the concept at a broader, more female customer base than the original biker-bar identity. At the relaunch, mostly female customers turned out, and manager Joey was given expanded authority. Producers reported a 20% increase in sales at the standard six-week follow-up. That increase did not resolve the bar's underlying debt. Owner Artie Coury posted a message on the bar's Facebook page on December 31, 2013 stating the business would close, citing economic conditions and changes in the bar industry, with a final night of service held on New Year's Eve. Two Yelp reviews posted around the time of closure were split: one described a positive final visit, and another described inconsistent drink preparation during a stress-test-adjacent period. As of a 2023 documented check of the address, the former Alibi/Garnet Lounge location at 1690 N Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, was occupied by a different, unrelated bar/casino business.

Featured on Bar Rescue

Season / episode
Season 3, Episode 25
Original air date
Episode title
Drunk & Dirty Dolls
What was featured
Debt-ridden biker bar's staff conduct, cleanliness, and relaunch as Garnet Lounge
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Alibi

Frequently asked questions

Is The Alibi still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Alibi has closed — confirmed via the business's own closure notice, December 31, 2013.

What happened to The Alibi after Bar Rescue?

On the "Drunk & Dirty Dolls" episode of Bar Rescue (aired November 3, 2013), consultant Jon Taffer visited The Alibi, a motorcycle-themed bar in Las Vegas that owner Artie Coury had operated since 1998. As of September 2026, The Alibi has closed — confirmed via the business's own closure notice, December 31, 2013.

Is The Alibi permanently closed?

As of September 2026, The Alibi has closed — confirmed via the business's own closure notice, December 31, 2013. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.

What is The Alibi called now?

Now: Garnet Lounge (formerly The Alibi). As of September 2026, The Alibi has closed — confirmed via the business's own closure notice, December 31, 2013.

Where is The Alibi located?

1690 N Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89108. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Bar Rescue featured The Alibi?

Season 3, Episode 25 of Bar Rescue, first aired November 3, 2013. The episode is titled “Drunk & Dirty Dolls”.

Did the makeover last at The Alibi?

The episode first aired November 3, 2013. Our most recent check was September 7, 2026 — 13 years later —: As of September 2026, The Alibi has closed — confirmed via the business's own closure notice, December 31, 2013.

What do reviews say since Bar Rescue?

Two Yelp reviews posted around the time of closure were split: one described a positive final visit, and another described inconsistent drink preparation during a stress-test-adjacent period. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is The Alibi still using the Bar Rescue menu or branding?

After training on female-oriented cocktails and simplified, neighborhood-appropriate food, and with kitchen equipment professionally cleaned, Taffer rebranded the bar as Garnet Lounge for the relaunch, aiming the concept at a broader, more female customer base than the original biker-bar identity. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
1690 N Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89108
Venue type
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Official website
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Sources

  • realitytvupdates.com — https://realitytvupdates.com/bar-rescue/garnet-lounge-alibi-casino/
  • Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/garnetlounge/posts/555479727862456
  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/garnet-lounge-las-vegas

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