Bar
Bar noun - A place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises.
Usage example: a bar that serves meals as well as drinks
Public house is a synonym for bar (British) in pub topic. In some cases you can use "Public house" instead a noun "Bar", when it comes to topics like place, saloon, tavern, establishment serving alcohol.
Nearby Word: barroom
Public house
Public house noun - A place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests.
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