taverns

Places serving drafts

Taverns is the plural of tavern, a place that serves alcoholic drinks and sometimes food.

The word evokes an older style of establishment—the roadside inn where travelers stopped for ale and lodging, or the colonial meeting house where revolutionaries plotted.

Modern usage tends toward deliberate nostalgia: The historic district has cobblestone streets and old taverns.

alehouse

draught

Current of air

  • tankardHandled drinking vessel, often lidded
  • meadHoney-fermented alcoholic drink
  • stoutHeavy, dark brewed beverage

lager · porter · pilsner · cask · keg · flagon · taproom · barkeep · bartender · alewife

lodging

inn

Lodging for wayfarers

lodging · overnight · stopover · rooms · beds · rest · respite · sanctuary · sojourn · weary

atmosphere

merriment

Lighthearted fun together

banter · gaiety · bonhomie · conviviality · fellowship · laughter · warmth · cheer · clamor · storytelling

historic

innkeeper

Lodging establishment operator

coaching · stables · sconce · candlelight · bard · lute · feasting · carousing · pilgrims · wench

gathering

socialize

Interact with others

meetup · reunion · mingling · networking · assembly · crowd · company · strangers · travelers · merchants

pubgames

darts

Thrown pointed missiles

dominoes · shuffleboard · trivia · jukebox · karaoke · gambling · wagers · pool · backgammon · skittles

Categories
Opposites
establishment purpose/atmosphere

tavernstea rooms

Establishments serving steeped beverages

soda fountains · ice cream parlors · family restaurants · teahouses · coffeehouses

moral/social valuation

tavernschurches

Christian houses of worship

chapels · temples · monasteries · prayer halls · houses of worship

domestic vs. public consumption

tavernshomes

Personal living quarters

private residences · households · living rooms · household · dining rooms

Phrases
Family

tavern

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G