public-house
English drinking establishment
A public-house is a British establishment licensed to sell alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises—what Americans would call a bar.
Usually shortened to pub.
The "public" distinguishes it from private clubs or hotels: The village public-house dates back to the seventeenth century.
The full form sounds formal or old-fashioned; pub dominates everyday speech.
Public drinking establishment
- innLodging for wayfarers
- alehouseDrinking establishment
- saloonDrinking establishment, often frontier
- barDrinking establishment
boozer · local · taproom · gastropub · freehouse · snug · dive · roadhouse
Habitual visitors
- localsArea's permanent inhabitants
- patronsRegular supporters or customers
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
gossip · gathering · meetup · conversation · companionship · fellowship · bonding · networking
Fermented grain drink
- aleWarm-fermented malt drink
- lagerCold-conditioned beer
- stoutHeavy, dark brewed beverage
- ciderPressed apple beverage
bitter · porter · pint · half-pint · draught · keg · tap · shandy
Property owner renting out
- landladyFemale rental property owner
- publicanKeeper of a tavern
- barmanPub drink server
- barmaidFemale pub employee
bartender · innkeeper · licensee · cellarman · potman · governor · gaffer · host
tavern
Public drinking establishment
bar · boozer · local · taproom · gastropub · freehouse · snug · dive · roadhouse · hostelry
regulars
Habitual visitors
- localsArea's permanent inhabitants
- patronsRegular supporters or customers
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
banter · gossip · gathering · meetup · conversation · companionship · fellowship · bonding · networking · atmosphere
beer
Fermented grain drink
cider · bitter · porter · pint · half-pint · draught · keg · tap · shandy · whiskey
landlord
Property owner renting out
barmaid · bartender · innkeeper · licensee · cellarman · potman · governor · gaffer · host
darts
Thrown pointed missiles
dominoes · cribbage · jukebox · football · television · chalkboard · fireplace · brass · timber · snug
ploughman's
Of a field laborer
public-houseprivate club
Restricted-access social organization
exclusive club · speakeasy · country club · secret bar · lodge
public-houseprivate residence
home · dwelling · household · house party · parlor
public-housecoffee house
Establishment serving hot beverages
tea room · soda fountain · milk bar · juice bar · café
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