beerhall

Bavarian drinking establishment

A beerhall is a large establishment serving beer, typically with long communal tables and a rowdy, convivial atmosphere.

The term evokes German drinking culture—the Bavarian beerhalls where patrons gather for steins of lager, pretzels, and oompah music.

The beerhall was packed during Oktoberfest.

Also spelled beer hall.

drinking

tavern

Public drinking establishment

taproom · pilsner · lager · ale · stout · draught · keg · bartender · stein · mug

bavarian

lederhosen

Traditional German leather shorts

accordion · stein · pretzel · schnitzel · wurst · yodeling · gemütlichkeit · biergarten · alpine · prost

convivial

camaraderie

Goodwill among companions

jovial · boisterous · raucous · lively · bustling · banter · cheerful · sociable · jollity · gaiety

historical

putsch

Forcible government overthrow attempt

Munich · propaganda · nationalism · rally · assembly · Reichstag · politicization · agitation · annexation · fascism

Opposites
atmosphere and social style

beerhallcocktail lounge

Bar with comfortable seating

wine bar · tea room · speakeasy · piano bar · private club

beverage focus

beerhallwine bar

Establishment serving vintages

coffee house · champagne bar · juice bar · soda fountain · milk bar

venue purpose

beerhallchurch

Place of Christian worship

mosque · temple · meditation center · monastery · rehab center

Family

beerhalls

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG