public house

Village drinking establishment

A public house is a British establishment licensed to sell alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises—what Americans call a bar.

The term distinguishes licensed drinking establishments from private homes or clubs.

Almost always shortened to pub: We stopped at the public house on the corner for a pint.

atmosphere

snug

Comfortably close-fitting

hearth · timber beams · dartboard · jukebox · beer garden · saloon bar · booth · bar stool · sawdust floor · low ceiling

establishment

pub

Licensed drinking establishment

  • tavernPublic drinking establishment
  • innLodging for wayfarers
  • alehouseDrinking establishment

freehouse · boozer · local · watering hole · taproom · saloon · brewpub · gastropub · hostelry · beerhouse

drinking

ale

Warm-fermented malt drink

  • beerFermented grain drink
  • ciderPressed apple beverage
  • lagerCold-conditioned beer

stout · pint · draught · tap · keg · spirits · whiskey · gin · rum · rounds

social

regulars

Habitual visitors

  • localsArea's permanent inhabitants
  • patronsRegular supporters or customers
  • landlordProperty owner renting out

barman · barmaid · bartender · camaraderie · banter · rounds · quiz night · karaoke · darts · pool

food

pub grub

Casual tavern food

crisps · pork scratchings · bangers and mash · Sunday roast · shepherd's pie · pickled eggs · scotch egg · toastie · gastropub · bar snacks

accommodation

inn

Lodging for wayfarers

rooms · overnight · traveler · en-suite · bed and breakfast · vacancy · stay · boarder · wayfarer

heritage

Victorian

Of a prim era

preservation · historic · tradition · signage · hanging sign · thatched roof · cobblestones · landmark · restoration · antique

Categories
Opposites
accessibility/membership

public houseprivate club

Restricted-access social organization

gentlemen's club · exclusive club · country club · speakeasy · social club

domestic vs. commercial space

public houseprivate residence

dwelling · home · domicile · household · house

alcohol service vs. abstinence venues

public housedry bar

Hair styling establishment

coffee house · tea room · soda fountain · juice bar · café

Family

house, public, publish, publication, publicity, publishing, published, pubs, publisher

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G