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The Canyon Inn Is Now Canyon Inn Sports Bar & Grill

Renamed reported

As of September 2026, canyoninnsportsbar.com lists this address as Canyon Inn Sports Bar & Grill; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Primary source
canyoninnsportsbar.com ·
Secondary source
abc.ca.gov ·

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What the source shows: The bar's own live website, operating under the name Canyon Inn Sports Bar & Grill, confirms current operation at the Yorba Linda address; a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control record from July 2025 documents a 35-day license suspension for service to minors, confirming the business was still operating at that time.

  • Season / episode Season 1, Episode 9
  • Original air date
  • Address 6821 Fairlynn Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
  • Current name Canyon Inn Sports Bar & Grill

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What happened after Bar Rescue?

The Canyon Inn had operated in Yorba Linda, California since owner Pauly Ambrus, a former minor-league baseball player, bought the bar in 2004. Business had been strong early on, but Ambrus resisted upgrading the space or running promotions as newer competitors opened nearby, and general manager Johnny's advice to modernize went unheeded. Recon visits described an insular, clique-like regular crowd that made new customers uneasy, plastic cups used for shots, canned soup and frozen food in the kitchen, and an incident in which a male customer repeatedly propositioned Jon Taffer's wife, Nicole, during an undercover visit.

The rescue's changes covered both the physical space and the bar's identity: an expert chef and bartender retrained staff on drink consistency and food quality, pour spouts were added to reduce over-pouring, and the bar's layout was reworked, including plans to convert its pool-table area into a dance floor. Ambrus resisted nearly every proposed change, including a rename to Canyon Saloon Spirits and Steaks, and told Taffer at one point that he considered himself capable of running his own rescue. He ultimately accepted the new name and decor for the relaunch, though he remained openly unhappy about the rebrand even as he praised the interior work.

Around two months after the episode aired, Ambrus dropped the Canyon Saloon name and returned the bar to a Canyon Inn identity, later formalized as Canyon Inn Sports Bar & Grill -- the name it still operates under today. The bar has continued operating for more than a decade since, with mixed reviews citing low drink prices and regular live music alongside recurring complaints about food quality. In July 2025, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control suspended the bar's liquor license for 35 days after an investigation found employees had served alcohol to two minors, an incident that led to a single-vehicle collision that killed one passenger and seriously injured the driver; the board also imposed a separate three-year suspension that remains in effect only if further violations occur.

Featured on Bar Rescue

Season / episode
Season 1, Episode 9
Original air date
Episode title
Bar Fight
What was featured
clique-y neighborhood bar's rebrand into Canyon Saloon Spirits and Steaks
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Canyon Inn

Frequently asked questions

Is The Canyon Inn still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, canyoninnsportsbar.com lists this address as Canyon Inn Sports Bar & Grill; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to The Canyon Inn after Bar Rescue?

The Canyon Inn had operated in Yorba Linda, California since owner Pauly Ambrus, a former minor-league baseball player, bought the bar in 2004. As of September 2026, canyoninnsportsbar.com lists this address as Canyon Inn Sports Bar & Grill; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is The Canyon Inn called now?

Now: Canyon Inn Sports Bar & Grill (formerly The Canyon Inn). As of September 2026, canyoninnsportsbar.com lists this address as Canyon Inn Sports Bar & Grill; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is The Canyon Inn located?

6821 Fairlynn Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Bar Rescue featured The Canyon Inn?

Season 1, Episode 9 of Bar Rescue, first aired September 18, 2011. The episode is titled “Bar Fight”.

Did the makeover last at The Canyon Inn?

The episode first aired September 18, 2011. Our most recent check was September 7, 2026 — 15 years later —: As of September 2026, canyoninnsportsbar.com lists this address as Canyon Inn Sports Bar & Grill; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What do reviews say since Bar Rescue?

The bar has continued operating for more than a decade since, with mixed reviews citing low drink prices and regular live music alongside recurring complaints about food quality. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is The Canyon Inn still using the Bar Rescue menu or branding?

He ultimately accepted the new name and decor for the relaunch, though he remained openly unhappy about the rebrand even as he praised the interior work. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
6821 Fairlynn Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Venue type
bar
Official website
canyoninnsportsbar.com

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Sources

  • realitytvupdates.com — https://realitytvupdates.com/bar-rescue/canyon-inn-saloon/
  • canyoninnsportsbar.com — https://www.canyoninnsportsbar.com/
  • abc.ca.gov — https://www.abc.ca.gov/canyon-inn-in-yorba-linda-receives-suspension-for-furnishing-alcohol-to-minors-that-resulted-in-fatality/

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