snack-bar

Concession stand alternative

A snack-bar is a casual establishment or counter serving light meals and refreshments—sandwiches, chips, drinks—rather than full-course dining.

Found at beaches, stadiums, shopping centers, and workplaces: We grabbed hot dogs at the snack-bar between innings.

Also spelled snack bar.

venue

counter

Flat service surface

canteen · vendor · booth · self-service · tray · queue · quick-service · grab-and-go · takeaway · seating

cinema

popcorn

Heated grain that puffs

candy · multiplex · lobby · intermission · previews · butter · box-office · screen · matinee · showing

poolside

cabana

Poolside changing enclosure

swimsuit · lounger · umbrella · smoothie · ice-cream · popsicle · chips · fruit · waterside · club

sports

stadium

Large venue for spectators

bleachers · pretzels · beer · hotdog · peanuts · crackerjack · nachos · fans · game · ballpark

Opposites
dining establishment formality/size

snack-barformal dining room

Ceremonial eating area

banquet hall · supper club · steakhouse

meal scale

snack-barfeast hall

Room for grand meals

buffet · smorgasbord · restaurant · dining hall · cafeteria

Family

bar, snack, snacking, snacked, barroom, minibar, snacker, snack-bars, snackable

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G