gastropubs
Fancy food bars
Gastropubs are pubs that serve high-quality food, blending the casual atmosphere of a traditional British pub with refined cuisine.
The term emerged in 1990s London as some pubs began offering restaurant-caliber dishes alongside their beer: We found a gastropub with an amazing wine list and duck confit.
The concept has since spread internationally, though the word retains its British flavor.
Small-batch artisanal beer
- burgersMeat patties in buns
- fish and chipsFried seafood with potatoes
- Sunday roastWeekly British dinner tradition
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
small plates · charcuterie · scotch eggs · meat pies · bangers and mash · truffle fries · pulled pork · sticky toffee pudding
Small-scale beer producer
- ciderPressed apple beverage
- IPASound notation system
- stoutHeavy, dark brewed beverage
- lagerCold-conditioned beer
seasonal brews · beer flights · sommelier · barrel-aged · small batch · draught · real ale · homebrew
Uncovered interior wall material
- reclaimed woodReused timber from demolition
- industrial chicDesign aesthetic featuring exposed materials
- open kitchenUnenclosed food preparation space
- chalkboard menusErasable restaurant display signs
vintage decor · cozy seating · neighborhood gathering · Edison bulbs · convivial · warm lighting · rustic charm · unpretentious
Direct producer-to-diner philosophy
- gentrificationWealthy influx displacing locals
- hospitality industryBusinesses serving guests' comfort
- kitchen brigadeRestaurant's organized cooking team
- reservationsDoubts or advance bookings
craft beer
Small-batch artisanal beer
- burgersMeat patties in buns
- fish and chipsFried seafood with potatoes
- Sunday roastWeekly British dinner tradition
artisanal · small plates · charcuterie · scotch eggs · meat pies · bangers and mash · truffle fries · pulled pork · sticky toffee pudding · beer battered
microbrewery
Small-scale beer producer
lager · seasonal brews · beer flights · sommelier · barrel-aged · small batch · draught · real ale · homebrew · porter
exposed brick
Uncovered interior wall material
- reclaimed woodReused timber from demolition
- industrial chicDesign aesthetic featuring exposed materials
- open kitchenUnenclosed food preparation space
chalkboard menus · vintage decor · cozy seating · neighborhood gathering · Edison bulbs · convivial · warm lighting · rustic charm · unpretentious · laid-back
farm-to-table
Direct producer-to-diner philosophy
- gentrificationWealthy influx displacing locals
- hospitality industryBusinesses serving guests' comfort
- kitchen brigadeRestaurant's organized cooking team
reservations · walk-ins · brunch service · prix fixe · tipping culture
- nightlifebars, clubbing, clubs, nightclubs, bar crawl
- gentrificationdisplacement, eviction, evictions, rising rents, rent hikes
gastropubsdive bars
Rundown neighborhood taverns
greasy spoons · dives · roadside diners · truck stops · sports bars