See this message posted over at the Ward 5 Heartbeat website regarding Big Ben’s pursuit of Sunday sales.
On February 6, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board reviewed the application to change Hours of Operation and Hours of Alcoholic Beverage Sales by Big Ben Liquors, 1300 North Capitol Street, NW, Retailer’s A, Lic.#: 060652.
Proposed Hours of Operation and Hours of Alcoholic Beverage Sales: Monday through Sunday 9am-12am. No conflict with Voluntary Agreement. ANC 5E.
Decision: APPROVED, 4-0
Bates Area Civic Association 
No comment on Sunday sales at Big Ben … ?