Bar Rescue, April 28, 2024, Paramount, “Friends Without Benefits”

The Paramount Network’s Bar Rescue returns with a new episode, “Friends Without Benefits,” on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 10:00 pm. The episode features legendary bar consultant and host Jon Taffer as he tackles the challenge of reviving an iconic live music venue in Downey that has suffered from years of neglect and mismanagement. Taffer enlists the expertise of Phil Wills, a well-known bar specialist and mixology expert, to help turn the struggling business around.

Taffer, a veteran nightlife expert, brings his extensive knowledge and no-holds-barred approach to each rescue mission. With his team of industry experts, he tackles every aspect of a bar’s operation, from the perfect pour to the height of the bar stools, ensuring nothing is overlooked. His goal is to transform struggling bars into thriving, profitable establishments.

Phil Wills, founder of Spirits in Motion, a successful L.A. beverage-consulting company, joins Taffer in this episode. Wills, with over 15 years of experience in the bar industry, has worked in various sectors, including corporate restaurants, independent local bars, major nightclubs, and high-end mixology. He is a self-made success story, having started as a bartender and now owning a business that provides innovative mixology, structured bar programs, and positive training experiences.

In this instalment of Bar Rescue, viewers will witness the transformation of a once-thriving music venue as Taffer and Wills work their magic to revitalise the business and help it tap into its untapped potential.

Bar Rescue: Friends Without Benefits airs on Paramount at 10:00 pm on Sunday, April 28, 2024.