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The Basement Lounge Closes After 10 Years | Texas News
Fort Worth’s beloved The Basement Lounge is closing its doors for good on July 31st after 10 years of craft cocktails, live music, and art shows — a beloved staple crowned Best Lounge by Fort Worth Magazine. Owners Jesse Meraz and Christopher Neu say soaring rent and insurance costs made survival impossible, despite their best efforts. The shutdown stings the local arts and nightlife community, who relied on the space as a creative hub. Nominated for Bar of the Year last year, the lounge’s closure underscores the tough realities small businesses face amid rising costs — leaving fans and…
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