barmaid

She pours pints

A barmaid is a woman who serves drinks in a bar or pub.

The term is more common in British English than American, where bartender or server predominates regardless of gender.

The barmaid pulled a pint of ale.

drinks

ale

Warm-fermented malt drink

  • lagerCold-conditioned beer
  • stoutHeavy, dark brewed beverage
  • pintLiquid volume unit

cider · draught · beer · spirits · cocktails · shots · whisky · gin · porter · bitter

occupation

waitress

Female restaurant attendant

tapster · mixologist · hostess · steward · landlady · potboy · sommelier

duties

pouring

Flowing in volume

tray · counter · taps · draught · glassware · register · tabs · refills · cocktails · garnish

workplace

pub

Licensed drinking establishment

  • tavernPublic drinking establishment
  • innLodging for wayfarers
  • alehouseDrinking establishment

taproom · saloon · nightclub · brewery · speakeasy · lounge · cantina · beer hall · roadhouse · drinkery

patrons

regulars

Habitual visitors

drinkers · tipplers · barflies · revelers · clientele · crowd · patrons · guests · pub-goers

ambiance

jukebox

Coin-operated music player

banter · chatter · laughter · conviviality · warmth · friendliness · bustle · merriment · camaraderie · pub quiz

Categories
Opposites
occupational role in bar setting

barmaidcustomer

Buyer of goods

patron · bouncer · doorman · pub-goer · drinker

service relationship

barmaidpatron

Regular supporter or customer

customer · bar-goer · drinker · regular · punter

gender-marked occupation

barmaidbarman

Pub drink server

bartender · barkeep · barkeeper

Family

barman, barmaids

Familiarity
Top 200,000
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