pub

Ale-serving establishment

A pub is a bar or tavern, especially in Britain and Ireland, where people gather to drink beer and socialize.

Short for "public house," pubs traditionally serve as neighborhood gathering spots: Let's meet at the pub after work.

The word carries connotations of casual atmosphere, draft beer, and community that distinguish it from more formal establishments.

British

local

Of this area

alehouse · snug · gastropub · bitter · cider · lager · pint · darts · crisps · ploughman's

historic

inn

Lodging for wayfarers

  • alehouseDrinking establishment
  • coachingGuiding others to improve
  • TudorSixteenth-century English ruling family

Victorian · Georgian · timbered · heritage · landmark · traditional · restoration · antique · period · architecture

beer

ale

Warm-fermented malt drink

  • lagerCold-conditioned beer
  • stoutHeavy, dark brewed beverage
  • pilsnerCrisp, golden Czech-style brew

porter · IPA · bitter · draught · keg · cask · hops · malt · brew · head

social

gathering

Collection of people meeting

banter · regulars · locals · meetup · hangout · community · quiz night · trivia · games · darts

cozy

fireplace

Indoor structure for burning

  • hearthFireplace floor area
  • snugComfortably close-fitting
  • armchairUpholstered seat with supports

warmth · intimate · welcoming · nook · candlelight · lounge · cushions · quaint · homely · comfort

bar

counter

Flat service surface

  • stoolBackless sitting furniture
  • bartenderOne who serves drinks
  • tapValve controlling liquid flow

draught · spirits · mixology · cocktail · liquor · whiskey · gin · vodka · rum · pint glass

food

gastropub

Bar with quality dining

roast · Sunday lunch · bangers and mash · shepherd's pie · scotch egg · pork scratchings · crisps · pickled eggs · steak · burger

Categories
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establishment type/function

pubchurch

Place of Christian worship

mosque · temple · library · residence · monastery

formality and atmosphere

pubcountry club

Private recreational membership facility

gentlemen's club · champagne bar · opera house · cocktail lounge · wine bar

public vs. private space

pubprivate residence

home · private club · speakeasy · secluded retreat

Phrases
Family

public, publish, republic, puberty, publicity, publishing, published, publicize, pubs

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G