barflies
Pub fixture people
Barflies are people who spend excessive time drinking at bars, often the same bar habitually.
The term suggests someone who haunts their regular spot like a fly that won't leave: The usual barflies were already lined up when the doors opened at noon.
It carries connotations of aimlessness or mild alcoholism.
Constant patron of place
- frequenterHabitual visitor
- fixtureAttached building component
- mainstayPrimary source of support
- old-timerLong-tenured person
local · familiar face · perennial · stalwart · anchor · veteran · constant · known quantity
Habitual heavy drinker
- lushRichly abundant in growth
- tipplerRegular light drinker
- drunkardChronic heavy drinker
- sotHabitual heavy drinker
alcoholic · toper · imbiber · inebriate · dipsomaniac · guzzler · soak · bibber
Public drinking establishment
- pubLicensed drinking establishment
- saloonDrinking establishment, often frontier
- watering holePlace for drinks
- dive barRundown, cheap drinking spot
alehouse · taproom · lounge · inn · hostelry · gastropub · speakeasy · cantina
Coin-operated music player
- neon lightsGas-filled illuminated tubes
- bar stoolTall seat at counters
- counterFlat service surface
- boothTemporary enclosed compartment
dartboard · pool table · beer tap · last call · happy hour · sticky floor · cigarette smoke · peanut shells
Goodwill among companions
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- companionshipState of having company
storytelling · mingling · acquaintances · laughter · anecdotes · tall tales · commiseration · debate
habitue
Constant patron of place
- frequenterHabitual visitor
- fixtureAttached building component
- mainstayPrimary source of support
old-timer · local · familiar face · perennial · stalwart · anchor · veteran · constant · known quantity · neighborhood character
boozer
Habitual heavy drinker
sot · alcoholic · toper · imbiber · inebriate · dipsomaniac · guzzler · soak · bibber · carouser
tavern
Public drinking establishment
- pubLicensed drinking establishment
- saloonDrinking establishment, often frontier
- watering holePlace for drinks
dive bar · alehouse · taproom · lounge · inn · hostelry · gastropub · speakeasy · cantina · roadhouse
jukebox
Coin-operated music player
- neon lightsGas-filled illuminated tubes
- bar stoolTall seat at counters
- counterFlat service surface
booth · dartboard · pool table · beer tap · last call · happy hour · sticky floor · cigarette smoke · peanut shells · chalkboard menu
camaraderie
Goodwill among companions
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
companionship · storytelling · mingling · acquaintances · laughter · anecdotes · tall tales · commiseration · debate · flirtation
- regularsregulars, habitues, frequenters, usuals, familiar faces
- drinkersdrinker, drinkers, imbiber, imbibers, drunk
- eventgoerspatrons, visitors, crowds, regulars, spectators
barflieshomebodies
People preferring domestic life
gym rats · health nuts · pillars of the community · early risers · hermits
barfliesteetotalers
Those avoiding all alcohol
abstainers · nondrinkers · non-drinkers · prohibitionists · designated drivers