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as in pub
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
a seedy section of the city's waterfront that was rife with cheap taverns, tattoo parlors, and run-down flophouses
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as in hotel
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
a colonial-era tavern that has been serving weary travelers for two and a half centuries
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Recent Examples of tavern
Our Main Street contained gathering places, often Main Street taverns, where stories were told and some interesting memories made.
LOCAL CONTENTIn its Heyday the Herald could run to 28 pages.
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Bob Roepke, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Once a boarding house, a tavern, and a grocery store, this eatery pays homage to its storied past with a diverse menu that combines contemporary flavors with 19th-century influences.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Kolu Inn, a tavern at the Estonian Open Air Museum in Tallinn, serves traditional dishes such as mulgi puder, as well as traditional rye bread, meat dumplings, and more.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
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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Bob Roepke, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Once a boarding house, a tavern, and a grocery store, this eatery pays homage to its storied past with a diverse menu that combines contemporary flavors with 19th-century influences.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Kolu Inn, a tavern at the Estonian Open Air Museum in Tallinn, serves traditional dishes such as mulgi puder, as well as traditional rye bread, meat dumplings, and more.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tavern
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Mero Beach is close to Roseau, Dominica’s capital, and offers convenient access to many nearby pubs and restaurants.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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Full Court will continue operating its popular Royal Mile pub and is planning a new business in the old Fong's location.—
Linh Ta,
Axios,
5 Feb. 2025
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There is also a great bar hidden along the hotel’s lazy river pool, which is a big hit with kids, but adults will love the bar.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Spend your days surfing and your nights on the hotel's roof drinking a cocktail by the fire.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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The saloon would remain in production for a decade, during which time the automaker sold over 7,000 examples of the vehicle.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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This country was born in a bar—the revolutionaries met in taverns, westward expansion had a lot to do with saloons, the Civil Rights Movement—meetings happened in churches but also in bars, Stonewall was a bar.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appétit,
20 Feb. 2025
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However, cheaper options are available in this regard, such as bunks in hostels that cost less than $50 per night.—
Will McGough,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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This classic pillow is really nice for front-country camping, overnighters, and even use in hostels.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2025
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Most notably are the cat cafes springing up around the country—there are reportedly 200 of these businesses located in the United States alone.—
Jackie (Ott) Jaakola,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Factors like longer-stay visas, reliable Wi-Fi, a fantastic cafe scene, and an array of cultural attractions and experiences are at the top of our checklist when deciding where to spend time.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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Today, the inn still functions as a lively gay bar – and a site for historical education.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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Last August, Brown announced the inn would be closing temporarily for renovations.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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My dream is to one day open a Japanese style jazz kissa hifi listening bar with them.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
21 Feb. 2025
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Beauty is an official presenting sponsor and afterparty host and the brand will host a touchup beauty bar amid DJ sets, passed beverages and bites.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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Shakira storms off Miami nightclub stage after appearing to scold clubgoer for filming up her dress The title of the tour is taken from the singer's 12th studio album, released last year and the first since 2017's El Dorado.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Relaxing with other The White Lotus cast members in the upper rafters of Phuket’s Bangla Muay Thai Stadium, the 35-year-old former nightclub bouncer, soldier, and talent show contestant can hardly believe his luck.—
Charlie Campbell / Phuket,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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