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Is The Tradewinds Still Open? Bar Rescue Update (Cotati, CA)

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As of September 2026, The Tradewinds is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Secondary source
cotati.org ·

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What the source shows: Yelp's listing for Tradewinds, updated June 2026, shows 53 reviews describing current live-music programming with no closure notice; the City of Cotati's own business directory independently lists Tradewinds as an active bar at the same address.

  • Season / episode Season 5, Episode 9
  • Original air date
  • Address 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, CA 94931

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What happened after Bar Rescue?

The Tradewinds, a Cotati, California, bar on Old Redwood Highway, appeared on "Bar Rescue" in the episode "Chase Lounge," a title referencing the bar's manager, Chase, whose personal habits and management style were central to the episode's storyline alongside the venue's operational problems. The bar was shown dealing with inconsistent drink quality and a food and bar program that had not kept pace with local competition. Jon Taffer's team retooled the menu and bar operations and worked directly with Chase on his approach to running the floor, while the bar kept its original Tradewinds name throughout the process.

The rescue produced a solid early result: at the standard six-week follow-up documented by the production, sales at The Tradewinds were reported up roughly 20-25% over pre-rescue levels, and the manager was described as having visibly matured in his approach to the job compared with the version of himself shown earlier in the episode.

A decade later, The Tradewinds appears to have sustained its turnaround. The bar's Yelp listing, last updated in June 2026, showed 53 reviews and no closure notice, describing a downtown Cotati bar known for a spacious interior, a back patio with darts and pool, and regular live music spanning blues and hip-hop nights. Recent customer feedback on that listing praised the bar's food menu, including its chicken meatballs, alongside a wine selection reviewers called better than expected for a bar of its type, and noted the venue's reputation for inexpensive drinks, karaoke, and DJ nights. The City of Cotati's own business directory continues to list Tradewinds as an active bar at the same Old Redwood Highway address. Taken together, the sourced evidence points to The Tradewinds having remained open and largely unchanged in format since its 2016 "Bar Rescue" appearance, a decade after Taffer's team first worked with its manager on the floor.

Featured on Bar Rescue

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 9
Original air date
Episode title
Chase Lounge
What was featured
A Cotati bar's menu overhaul and manager coaching under Chase Lounge
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Tradewinds

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tradewinds still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Tradewinds is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to The Tradewinds after Bar Rescue?

The Tradewinds, a Cotati, California, bar on Old Redwood Highway, appeared on "Bar Rescue" in the episode "Chase Lounge," a title referencing the bar's manager, Chase, whose personal habits and management style were central to the episode's storyline alongside the venue's operational problems. As of September 2026, The Tradewinds is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is The Tradewinds located?

8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, CA 94931. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Bar Rescue featured The Tradewinds?

Season 5, Episode 9 of Bar Rescue, first aired October 23, 2016. The episode is titled “Chase Lounge”.

Did the makeover last at The Tradewinds?

The episode first aired October 23, 2016. Our most recent check was September 7, 2026 — 10 years later —: As of September 2026, The Tradewinds is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What do reviews say since Bar Rescue?

The bar's Yelp listing, last updated in June 2026, showed 53 reviews and no closure notice, describing a downtown Cotati bar known for a spacious interior, a back patio with darts and pool, and regular live music spanning blues and hip-hop nights. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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

Jon Taffer's team retooled the menu and bar operations and worked directly with Chase on his approach to running the floor, while the bar kept its original Tradewinds name throughout the process. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, CA 94931
Venue type
bar
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/tradewinds-cotati
  • cotati.org — https://cotati.org/businesses/tradewinds-bar

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