bar area

Where cocktails pour

A bar area is a section of a space designated for serving or consuming drinks, typically featuring a counter, seating, and drink preparation equipment.

The term appears in descriptions of homes, restaurants, hotels, and event venues: The bar area was packed with people waiting for tables.

It distinguishes the drinking zone from dining rooms, lounges, or other functional spaces.

Related
  • counterFlat service surface
  • loungeComfortable waiting room
  • pubLicensed drinking establishment
  • tavernPublic drinking establishment
  • cocktailsAlcoholic blended beverages

bartender · stools · tap · drinks · two for one · nightclub · saloon · mixology · on the rocks · well drinks · happy hour · bottle service · booze · draft · pint · shots · liquor · garnish

Categories
Opposites
establishment zones

bar areadining room

Room for meals

dining area · seating area · family section · banquet hall · kitchen

beverage service context

bar areafamily area

Shared domestic gathering space

cafe area · juice bar · soda fountain · tea room

formality of dining/drinking space

bar areaformal dining room

Ceremonial eating area

chef's table

Family

bar, bars, barred, barring, area, areas

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG