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as in hotel
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
took lodging at a public house that had recently been completely renovated
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as in pub
chiefly British
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
visited a public house in London that has been welcoming customers since the time of Charles Dickens
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Recent Examples of public house
Dave Cunningham, who opened the Comet, a Gen-X-era public house that helped spark a renaissance in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday.
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Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
Beer- and kid-friendly Opening this weekend on the Boise Bench, Chits & Chats essentially is part restaurant, part pub, part neighborhood public house — with a library of games for rent.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
For something more relaxed, The Wigmore serves as the hotel’s tavern, styled after a Victorian public house but refined.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The menu is inspired by English public houses, with a mix of British and Indian fare.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 26 June 2025
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Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
Beer- and kid-friendly Opening this weekend on the Boise Bench, Chits & Chats essentially is part restaurant, part pub, part neighborhood public house — with a library of games for rent.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
For something more relaxed, The Wigmore serves as the hotel’s tavern, styled after a Victorian public house but refined.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The menu is inspired by English public houses, with a mix of British and Indian fare.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public house
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Accessibility With ramps down to the entrance, two elevators serving all floors, and wide corridors, this hotel is easily traversable for those in wheelchairs or with mobility concerns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Protesters have thrown rocks, set off fireworks, and followed agents to their hotels.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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College Street Pub on North College Street has an unexpectedly authentic British pub vibe, with fish and chips, bangers and mash, and other pub favorites.—
Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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At the risk of pissing off regulars, my favorite spot is the Ear Inn, a historic pub haunted by a sailor named Mickey.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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By 1753, the lot held an inn and a tavern, but about two centuries after the garden was created, the area was slated to be torn down.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Immigrant families brought Old World recipes and a fierce commitment to hospitality to Iowa’s capital, opening humble groceries, taverns and corner cafés that gradually evolved into full‑service dining rooms.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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In Omaha, Johnny’s Café anchors the region’s dining history, evolving from an eight‑seat 1922 stockyards saloon into a third‑generation steakhouse icon honored with a James Beard America’s Classics Award.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
13 Mar. 2026
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The city’s premier full-service luxury hotel revives a cluster of 19th-century landmarks, from a historic saloon to a former pharmacy that is now a cafe, deli, and artisan market.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Several times during the high season, which runs from June to early September, Air Greenland created makeshift hostels inside airports to compensate for a lack of proper accommodations.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2026
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Other on-site dining options include Macondo, which sits in a gathering space that feels akin to an elevated hostel lounge, which features live music over Middle Eastern cuisine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Presented by John Martin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Salzedo Street was lively with live bands, food vendors, bar stations and games.—
Alie Skowronski,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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My bar, of course, is much lower.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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As is the BeltLine, a 22-mile loop that connects 45 neighborhoods with restaurants, watering holes, shops, and galleries sprinkled along its path.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Not to be outdone by swanky San Pedro, El Centro also has some more noteworthy watering holes—Vini the Bar and Zigzag, to name a few—while the spot for live music and cheap beer in Barrio Antiguo is undoubtedly Café Iguana.—
Lauren Cocking,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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In Milan, the designer had offered a slinky set of nightclub staples — to mixed reviews — but his custom Oscars dress for Moore presented a very different view of Gucci’s future.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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Arriving at the 1980 Oscars, the supermodel wore a golden Zoran minidress and sky-high black stilettos — something that wouldn't be out of place at a party or a nightclub.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Public house.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public%20house. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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