ale-house
Local drinking establishment
An ale-house is an establishment where ale and other alcoholic drinks are served—essentially a pub or tavern.
The term is old-fashioned, evoking historical British drinking establishments: The men gathered at the ale-house after work.
Now largely replaced by pub, bar, or tavern in everyday speech.
Public drinking establishment
- innLodging for wayfarers
- pubLicensed drinking establishment
- taproomBar serving draft beer
- hostelryLodging establishment for travelers
saloon · local · boozer · beerhouse · taphouse · roadhouse · cantina · bierstube
Goodwill among companions
- merrimentLighthearted fun together
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- convivialityWarm, sociable good cheer
banter · laughter · sing-along · darts · cards · regulars · locals · company
tavern
Public drinking establishment
hostelry · saloon · local · boozer · beerhouse · taphouse · roadhouse · cantina · bierstube · izakaya
beer
Fermented grain drink
yeast · stout · porter · bitter · lager · draught · cask · keg · pint · tankard
camaraderie
Goodwill among companions
- merrimentLighthearted fun together
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
conviviality · banter · laughter · sing-along · darts · cards · regulars · locals · company · warmth
timbered
Containing trees or beams
candlelit · olde-worlde · medieval · Tudor · heritage · antiquity · vintage · traditional · landmark · signboard
ale-housewine bar
Establishment serving vintages
coffee house · tea house · tea room · wine cellar · cocktail lounge
ale-housegentleman's club
Private social organization for men
gentlemen's club · salon · drawing room · country club · court
ale-housechurch
Place of Christian worship
chapel · meeting house · monastery · temperance society · mosque