as in taverns
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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Noun
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For cafes, bars, and lively eateries, head to Lumley Beach.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025 -
More big stories The new year ushered in new laws in California that affect cannabis cafes, artificial intelligence and parking.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2025
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There was a time when either Everton or Liverpool’s local owner not showing at a match would dominate conversations in pubs and get reported in the local paper.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
20 Dec. 2024
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Aside from its wildlife residents, there are homely pubs where two-legged visitors can sample regional foods, such as Norfolk mussels and crunch rolls (bread made from malted wheat grains).—
Phoebe Smith,
AFAR Media,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Since then, the city has grown into a small resort city along the Atlantic Coast with casinos, nightclubs and entertainment.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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The businesses and nightclubs that had once been a source of pride to residents were gone.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Dramshops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramshops. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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