Bar Rescue cast and crew in 2025: Where are they today?
Since 2011, Bar Rescue, through its host Jon Taffer, has attempted to turn around the fortunes of hundreds of bars across America. However, Jon is just one of the many Bar Rescue cast and crew members who have appeared in the TV show or work behind the scenes to make it a success. So, where are they today?
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Bar Rescue cast and crew
- Who are the Bar Rescue celebrity guests?
- Who are the experts on Bar Rescue?
- Who is the famous girl on Bar Rescue?
- Where does Lisamarie Joyce work?
- Who are the professional bartenders on Bar Rescue??
- Why did Jon Taffer stop Bar Rescue?
- How does Jon Taffer make his money?
- How many bars has Jon Taffer saved?
Key takeaways
- Bar Rescue is a reality television show that has been running on Paramount since 2011.
- In each episode, Jon Taffer offers his professional advice and expertise on reviving a failing bar.
- He also provides the necessary equipment needed by the bar owners to help them continue working instead of closing the business.
- Since it is a reality television show with over 200 episodes, Bar Rescue cast members are diverse, with only a few appearing in more than 50 episodes.
Bar Rescue cast and crew
Bar Rescue has over 200 episodes. And based on the show's format, it means that a new or several cast members must feature in each episode.
Over 150 cast members have been on the show since the reality television series premiered in 2011. However, here are the famous casts that have appeared in more episodes.
1. Jon Taffer
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- Full name: Jon Taffer
- Date of birth: 7 November 1954
- Age: 70 years as of 2025
Jon Taffer, born Jonathan Peter Taffer, is an American entrepreneur and television personality. He is the host and has been with the show since the beginning. Taffer uses his knowledge and skills in the hospitality industry and business to revitalise failing bars and nightclubs in the US.
He started his career in the 1970s as a bartender in West Hollywood. He then got into bar management in the late 1970s and was given complete control of a bar in the early 1980s.
In 1989, Taffer opened his first bar. As of 2025, Taffer continues to host Bar Rescue in its ninth season. The entrepreneur lives in Las Vegas with his wife, Nicole, whom he married in 2000, and appears alongside him in Bar Rescue.
2. Nicole Taffer
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- Full name: Nicole Taffer
- Date of birth: 16 February 1973
- Age: 52 years as of 2025
Nicole Taffer was born on 16 February 1973 in Ingleside, Illinois, United States. She is a reality television star and the wife of Jon Taffer. Nicole occasionally appears in Bar Rescue alongside her husband of 25 years. In Bar Rescue, Nicole sometimes pretends to be a mystery shopper at a failing restaurant.
She analyses the quality of the bar and how the owners conduct their services. Once she gets a complete picture of how things work, her husband Jon comes in to do the makeover.
Since she was a market recon specialist for Bar Rescue, people started noticing her and identified her as a Bar Rescue cast member. That forced Nicole to stop appearing in the show, but she later made a comeback.
3. Mia Mastroianni
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- Full name: Mia Mastroianni
- Date of birth: 17 April 1977
- Age: 48 years as of 2025
Mia is an American actress, TV personality, and bartender. She has over 15 years of experience working in the service industry in many American states. Mia worked as the head bartender in Soho House West Hollywood LLC, which opened in Miami Beach and Toronto, Canada.
In 2009, she was a contestant in the TV series Catch 21. In 2013, she appeared in the documentary Hey Bartender. In addition, her expertise in the hospitality industry allowed her to feature on Bar Rescue in 2013. The producers cast her as an expert mixologist, offering training to bar owners.
4. Russell Davis
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- Full name: Russell Davis
- Date of birth: Unknown
Russell Davis is a celebrity bartender from Austin, Texas, United States. He has appeared in many reality television shows, including The View (2015) and Bar Rescue: Back to the Bar (2015). Between 2013 and 2015, Russell appeared on Bar Rescue as an expert mixologist.
Russell is an expert in crafting cocktails. He also runs his watering hole in the Texas capital. The bartender has won many awards in the hospitality industry and has an international consulting company.
5. Phil Wills
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- Full name: Phil Wills
- Date of birth: Unknown
Phil has worked in the bar business for over 15 years. He has lots of experience working for different establishments, including corporate restaurants, nightclubs, and independent local bars. In Bar Rescue, Phil is a trainer and an experienced mixologist.
Phil Wills joined Bar Rescue in 2015 and became a regular part of the cast and crew, appearing in seasons 3, 4, 5, and 8. In 2011, he founded a consultancy firm known as The Spirits In Motion. As of 2025, Wills still runs the establishment located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
6. P.J. King
- Full name: P.J. King
- Date of birth: Unknown
P.J. King was born in Connecticut, United States. He is a veteran and versatile actor, but well-known in the entertainment circles as a voiceover actor. In Bar Rescue, P.J. King is the narrator of the entire show, beginning from the first episode.
As of 2025, King continues to work on Bar Rescue. He lives in Los Angeles and works on the East Coast and elsewhere.
7. Tom Bonello
- Full name: Tom Bonello
- Date of birth: Unknown
- Place of birth: Leechburg, PA
Tom Bonello was born in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, United States, and moved to Las Vegas in 2000 and spent seven years working as a professional player. Bonello has appeared in over 30 movies and TV shows as an additional crew member. In 2016, he made his appearance in Bar Rescue as the team’s bus driver.
Bonello has continued to work on the show even in its ninth season in 2025. However, he works on other television shows and movies as a crew member, including set security, supervisor, and production assistant.
8. Peter O’Connor
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- Full name: Peter O'Connor
- Date of birth: Unknown
Peter O’Connor was among the first experts to appear on Bar Rescue in 2011. His specialty on the show is Whiskey, and he has worked alongside Jon Taffer to help other bar owners improve their service.
Although his work was outstanding, he did not appear in many episodes and was subsequently absent in 2013. As of 2025, O’Connor owns and operates O'ndA cocktail room, according to his Instagram.
9. Jessie Barnes
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- Full name: Jessie Barnes
- Date of birth: 21 July 1991
- Age: 34 years as of 2025
Jessie Barnes was born on 21 July 1991 in Chicago, United States. She started her career as a manager of her father’s nightclub. The knowledge and experience of working at a nightclub and in the service industry led her to join Jon Taffer in Bar Rescue.
Barnes first appeared on Bar Rescue in 2012 as a bottle service expert. As of 2025, Jessie is no longer in the show.
10. Joseph Brooke
- Full name: Joseph Brooke
- Date of birth: 3 July 1979
- Age: 46 years as of 2025
Joseph Brooke was born on 3 July 1979 in Suffern, New York, United States. He is an actor and TV personality known for appearing in many short films and reality television shows. Between 2009 and 2010, he appeared in the TV show On the Rocks: The Search for America's Top Bartender as a contestant and later as a judge.
In 2012, Brooke appeared on Bar Rescue as a mixology expert. His work was to train bartenders on the best ways of preparing cocktails and improving service. Brooke also appeared in the television series Numb3rs in 2006 as a bartender. As of 2025, Joseph Brooke lives in Los Angeles, where he works in the hospitality industry.
Who are the Bar Rescue celebrity guests?
Bar Rescue has introduced many celebrities over the years. For example, in season six, episode 19, Jon Taffer and his crew went to Puerto Rico to rescue a family-owned beach bar after Hurricane Maria destroyed it.
The episode stars many celebrities, including Mark Cuban, J.J. Barea, Bethenny Frankel, and Luis Guzmán.
Who are the experts on Bar Rescue?
Bar Rescue has a long list of experts. Some of them are trainers, and others deal with customer service. In each episode, Jon comes with his team of experts to perform reconnaissance and surveillance on a struggling bar. They try to determine why a bar is struggling by looking at service and operational weaknesses.
The experts come from different fields. For example, experts for the bar are LisaMarie Joyce, Mia Mastroianni, Russell Davis, Phil Wills, and Sean Ford. The experts in the kitchen are Aaron McCargo, Vic Vegas, Tiffany Derry, Chef Pink, Jason Santos, and Nick Liberato.
Who is the famous girl on Bar Rescue?
Mia Mastroianni, Ashley Clark, and Lisamarie Joyce are the most notable female Bar Rescue mixologists.
Where does Lisamarie Joyce work?
Lisamarie Joyce has over 19 years of experience working in the bar and hospitality industry. She has worked in corporate franchises and some drive bars.
As of 2025, Joyce was working at Union Kitchen & Tap – Encinitas. Also, Joyce runs a company called LMJ Consulting LLC, which provides training to bar staff and offers dynamic teaching classes, in-the-moment coaching, and team cocktail creation.
Who are the professional bartenders on Bar Rescue??
Bar Rescue has many mixologists. However, the notable ones are Joseph Brooke, Peter O’Connor, Phil Wills, and Russell Davis.
Why did Jon Taffer stop Bar Rescue?
Jon hasn't stopped Bar Rescue, but he is shifting his focus and utilizing guest hosts for some episodes. Taffer shared with his fans via a statement on social media:
Yes, you’ve noticed that I’m not hosting every episode of Bar Rescue this season. I want to assure you all that I am in good health and as Executive Producer, even if I am not hosting the episode I am still overseeing every episode and ensuring that Bar Rescue continues to deliver the high standards you’ve come to expect.
While I can’t be everywhere at once, my vision and strategies are still driving the show. Rest assured, I’m not going anywhere and will be hosting many episodes to come.
How does Jon Taffer make his money?
Taffer primarily makes his money through several ventures in the hospitality industry, including consulting, television, and entrepreneurship. Moreover, he is a best-selling author.
How many bars has Jon Taffer saved?
He has helped rescue over 200 bars. However, fans of the show have claimed on social media that the show's intervention has delivered mixed results. Some sources suggest that around 50% of the shows featured on Bar Rescue have since closed.
Bar Rescue has been running on TV since 2011. It has over 200 episodes, meaning different cast members have come and gone. However, the most notable Bar Rescue cast and crew members are Jon Taffer, P.J. King, Mia Mastroianni, Russell Davis, Lisamarie Joyce, and Joseph Brooks.
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