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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The festival will orient itself around downtown Boulder and the pedestrian-only Pearl Street Mall, which will offer access to restaurants, cafes, vintage theaters, performance arts spaces, a multiplex, a university, and other auditoriums.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2025 -
The ultimate list of new restaurants, bars and cafes coming to Charlotte in 2025.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 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
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Ridley went on to perform in arts centers and nightclubs around the country and overseas.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
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For older codgers like me who prefer golf clubs to nightclubs, a serene and charming alternative is the city of La Quinta, best known for its incomparable golf courses at PGA West and the historic La Quinta Resort & Club, another redolent whiff of Hollywood’s glorious days gone by.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Dramshops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramshops. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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