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Is Van Goghz Still Open? Bar Rescue Update (St. Louis, MO)

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

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What the source shows: Yelp's listing for Crafted at 3200 Shenandoah Ave, updated July 2026, shows 267 accumulated customer reviews for the bar, indicating ongoing operation under the post-rescue name.

  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 44
  • Original air date
  • Address 3200 Shenandoah Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104
  • Current name Crafted

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What happened after Bar Rescue?

Van Goghz Martini Bar & Bistro operated in the Shaw neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, built around a menu of flavored martinis. In the episode, the owner's disengaged approach to running the floor left staff without direction, and the bar's cocktail-forward concept struggled to draw a consistent nightly crowd. Jon Taffer's team found a bar and kitchen program that had drifted from any clear identity, and observed the owner spending more time on personal devices than managing service, which contributed to inconsistent execution behind the bar.

During the rescue, the consulting team retired the martini-only format and introduced a new concept built around cocktails made with a French-press-style device that infuses spirits with fresh fruit, herbs, and spices. The bar was renamed Crafted to reflect the new pressed-cocktail program, and the space was updated with new signage and a refreshed bar layout to support the format. Staff went through service and hospitality training aimed at engaging customers directly rather than working passively behind the bar.

According to the Riverfront Times, the transformed bar debuted under the new name the same weekend the episode aired in March 2016, drawing local attention to the pressed-cocktail concept. Feast Magazine covered the reopening at the same Shenandoah Avenue address, describing Crafted as a continuation of the space built around the press technique introduced on the show.

Since the rescue, Crafted has continued operating under that name at the same Tower Grove East address. A Yelp listing for Crafted, updated July 2026, shows 267 accumulated customer reviews, indicating the location has remained an active neighborhood cocktail bar in the years since its Bar Rescue appearance. The bar retained its pressed-cocktail identity rather than reverting to the original martini concept, and coverage from the time of the relaunch did not report any further ownership changes at the address.

Jon Taffer's on-air assessment credited the format change with giving the bar a distinct niche in a competitive St. Louis market, though that verdict belongs to the episode itself rather than to any independent measurement of the bar's later performance.

Featured on Bar Rescue

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 44
Original air date
Episode title
Dragon Lady
What was featured
Owner's disengaged floor management; martini bar relaunched as pressed-cocktail bar
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Van Goghz

Frequently asked questions

Is Van Goghz still open in 2026?

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

What happened to Van Goghz after Bar Rescue?

Van Goghz Martini Bar & Bistro operated in the Shaw neighborhood of St. As of September 2026, Van Goghz is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Van Goghz called now?

Now: Crafted (formerly Van Goghz). As of September 2026, Van Goghz is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Van Goghz located?

3200 Shenandoah Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Bar Rescue featured Van Goghz?

Season 4, Episode 44 of Bar Rescue, first aired March 13, 2016. The episode is titled “Dragon Lady”.

Did the makeover last at Van Goghz?

The episode first aired March 13, 2016. Our most recent check was September 7, 2026 — 10 years later —: As of September 2026, Van Goghz 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?

A Yelp listing for Crafted, updated July 2026, shows 267 accumulated customer reviews, indicating the location has remained an active neighborhood cocktail bar in the years since its Bar Rescue appearance. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Van Goghz still using the Bar Rescue menu or branding?

Louis, Missouri, built around a menu of flavored martinis. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
3200 Shenandoah Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104
Venue type
bar
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • riverfronttimes.com — https://www.riverfronttimes.com/food-drink/bar-rescues-crafted-van-goghz-episode-airs-this-weekend-3063172
  • feastmagazine.com — https://www.feastmagazine.com/restaurants/crafted-formerly-van-goghz-martini-bar-and-bistro-reopens-after-bar-rescue-rebrand/article_d520890c-93a9-11e5-8889-472c2b3096b6.html
  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/crafted-st-louis

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