gin palaces
Ornate Victorian bars
Gin palaces were ornate, brightly lit drinking establishments that proliferated in Victorian England, designed to attract working-class customers with their gas lighting, mirrors, and elaborate décor—a stark contrast to the grim surroundings of industrial cities.
The term now applies to any flashy, gaudy pub or bar: The corner pub had been renovated into a gin palace with brass fixtures everywhere.
- public houseLicensed drinking establishment
- licensed premisesPlace allowed to sell alcohol
- tavernPublic drinking establishment
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- alehouseDrinking establishment
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Exclusive social organizations for men
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Establishments serving brewed drinks