as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
according to the state's dramshop laws, anyone who serves alcohol automatically incurs certain liabilities
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Recent Examples of dramshop
From Boston and Salem to Amherst and Portland, Maine, whether the theme is 1920s flapper or 1990s Gothic, hidden dramshops have proliferated over the last several years, as cocktail culture chases the allure of secrecy.
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James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Apr. 2023
James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramshop
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While Quebec City’s winter nightlife can be muted compared to the summer, Pub Saint-Alexandre, an English tavern in Old Quebec, is another bar that offers year-round programming.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Jones recognizes that some gaming groups want to befriend these beasts instead of mounting one on the wall of the tavern as a trophy.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Geno Auriemma sees championship path after UConn women’s basketball’s vintage dominance vs. Seton Hall Geno Auriemma sees championship path after UConn women's basketball's vintage dominance vs. Seton Hall CT brewery closes a popular shoreline pub and restaurant location.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2025
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This is the first restaurant project for Russell, who has owned the building for several years and grew up frequenting O’Connell’s, the Irish pub that was located at the address for decades till the mid-1980s.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
17 Jan. 2025
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After dinner, the saloon comes alive with the warmth of a crackling fireplace as does the main lodge, where staff and guests alike dance to country music played by local musicians.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
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Cline noted that the first gunfight in the film, set in front of a saloon, was among the most tricky to get right in terms of color and lighting.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
20 Nov. 2024
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The drive to the resort provides a nice overview of Ubud, the closest town to Sayan, which is lined with shops and cafes (and a popular market) just steps from working rice paddies and local Hindu temples and shrines.—
Tim Chan,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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Ben and Erin will also lend their renovation and design expertise to bolster several local businesses, including a soda shop, theater, and Cuban cafe.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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Starbucks is bringing back perks like free refills for in-house customers and a condiment bar.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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The overall tone of the performances and production value in some of the celebration sequences (at a bar or a drag performance) aligns closer to what one expects from studio projects as opposed to the strict naturalism of Ahn’s smaller features.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Dramshop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramshop. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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