Synonyms of barroom

barroom

noun

ˈbär-ˌrüm 

as in tavern

a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises

a barroom long popular with working folks looking for a place to unwind at the end of the day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tavern
• pub
• saloon
• bar
• nightclub
• café
• dramshop
• taproom
• cantina
• cabaret
• watering place
• watering hole
• roadhouse
• alehouse
• gin mill
• speakeasy
• public house
• bistro
• grogshop
• joint
• barrelhouse
• sports bar
• dive
• brewpub
• wineshop
• bottle club
• package store

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of barroom

It will be argued endlessly in barrooms in Pittsburgh. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026

Its aesthetic — form that follows function, bold colors, simple silhouettes, performance fabrics — is now synonymous with outdoor wear, and just as likely to be seen in the boardroom or the barroom as on the side of a mountain. — Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

Shuffleboard is one of the most popular barroom games in the country, thanks to its easy-to-grasp rules and high level of necessary skill and dexterity. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026

In the summertime, the bar's back patio can feel like a secret French cafe, while in the winter, the stone and brick barroom takes on the cozy vibes of a New England lodge with its roaring fireplace, Tiffany chandeliers and candlelit tables. — Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026