The 15 Saddest Bar and Restaurant Closings in D.C. in 2019 - Eater DC

"The big bars occupied two levels of the same Dupont space, and each became an affordable staple for students, interns, and sports fans. They shut down in August because the owners were unable to renew their lease with new ownership. A liquor license application has been filed in the space for a mini-golf venue called Swingers. Over a 25-year run, Buffalo Billiards claimed some impressive statistics: over 10 million beers sold, 1.7 million games of pool recorded, 72,500 burgers consumed, 78,213 kegs emptied, and 3,091 college football games watched. Next-door fixture Front Page served its last beer this year too." - Tierney Plumb