It is almost always sad when a business closes and it is the end of someone's dream. That being said, and my public drinking days long since past, bars closing are closer related to changing demographics. Now you don't have to go to a bar to hook up, straight or gay, and drinking away from home is legally risky if you drive. Bars that are primarily places for alcohol have some serious barriers to success. You have to have something else, food, entertainment, or some kind of unique ambiance that makes the visit worth the effort. Social media is the bar stool in your pocket.