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Is VFW Post 8093 Still Open? Bar Rescue Update (DeBary, FL)

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As of September 2026, VFW Post 8093 is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed April 21, 2026.

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thecinemaholic.com ·
Secondary source
vfwpost8093.org ·

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What the source shows: The Cinemaholic (2026-04-21) and the business's own website, which carries a 2026 copyright and loaded live on 2026-09-08, both describe VFW Post 8093 as operating daily with expanded community programming.

  • Season / episode Season 10, Episode 10
  • Original air date
  • Address 351 S Charles Richard Beall Blvd, DeBary, FL 32713

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What happened after Bar Rescue?

VFW Post 8093 has served the veteran community in DeBary, Florida, since 1971. By the time Bar Rescue's "Broken Chains of Command" aired on 2026-04-19, the post was in financial and organizational trouble. According to The Cinemaholic (2026-04-21), a leadership dispute between Commander Jon Skerrett and House Committee Chairman Jay Young had left no clear line of authority, longtime members had drifted away, the space had a dated look that had gone largely unchanged for decades, drink preparation was inconsistent, and the post was losing about $6,500 a month while pricing items as low as $10, a per-item price the recap said had not kept pace with rising food costs. DeBary is a small city in Volusia County, Florida, north of Orlando.

Jon Taffer's changes addressed both leadership and the physical space. The Cinemaholic reported that Taffer established the commander as the sole point of accountability, modernized the interior and exterior, retrained staff on consistent drink preparation and kitchen procedures, updated the menu with new cocktails, trimmed kitchen hours to control costs, and pushed for programming that would draw younger veterans into the post.

Since the relaunch, The Cinemaholic reported the post operating daily from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., hosting karaoke nights, DJ events, and live music alongside its veteran-focused mission, and cited a 4.7-star Yelp rating. The post's own website, vfwpost8093.org, loaded successfully on 2026-09-08 with a 2026 copyright notice and listings for post officers, auxiliary officers, staff, and a post-and-kitchen calendar; the page's next-meeting notice still referenced a Thursday, September 18, 2025 date at the time of the check, appearing to be an unrefreshed template detail rather than a sign of inactivity. Google Places lists the organization as Veterans of Foreign Wars, operational, at 351 South Charles Richard Beall Boulevard. The site also listed pages for the post's Honor Guard, House Rules and Regulations, and a member directory, none of which showed any indication the post had stopped operating.

Featured on Bar Rescue

Season / episode
Season 10, Episode 10
Original air date
Episode title
Broken Chains of Command
What was featured
A veterans post's leadership conflict, declining membership, dated decor
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
VFW Post 8093

Frequently asked questions

Is VFW Post 8093 still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, VFW Post 8093 is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed April 21, 2026.

What happened to VFW Post 8093 after Bar Rescue?

VFW Post 8093 has served the veteran community in DeBary, Florida, since 1971. As of September 2026, VFW Post 8093 is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed April 21, 2026.

Where is VFW Post 8093 located?

351 S Charles Richard Beall Blvd, DeBary, FL 32713. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Bar Rescue featured VFW Post 8093?

Season 10, Episode 10 of Bar Rescue, first aired April 19, 2026. The episode is titled “Broken Chains of Command”.

Did the makeover last at VFW Post 8093?

The episode first aired April 19, 2026. Our most recent check was September 7, 2026: As of September 2026, VFW Post 8093 is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed April 21, 2026.

What do reviews say since Bar Rescue?

Since the relaunch, The Cinemaholic reported the post operating daily from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., hosting karaoke nights, DJ events, and live music alongside its veteran-focused mission, and cited a 4.7-star Yelp rating. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is VFW Post 8093 still using the Bar Rescue menu or branding?

The Cinemaholic reported that Taffer established the commander as the sole point of accountability, modernized the interior and exterior, retrained staff on consistent drink preparation and kitchen procedures, updated the menu with new cocktails, trimmed kitchen hours to control costs, and pushed for programming that would draw younger veterans into the post. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
351 S Charles Richard Beall Blvd, DeBary, FL 32713
Venue type
club
Official website
vfwpost8093.org

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