as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
cowboys drinking in the saloon after their work was done for the day
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Recent Examples of saloon
The private saloon is a speakeasy, only open to in-the-know locals and guests of LMR.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Fitzpatrick has pointed to the saloon’s string of viral controversies as a calling card in the crowded race.
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Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
True to its saloon moniker, The Central isn’t really a place for cocktails.
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Mark Dejoy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
Walnut Creek’s future as a commercial, dining and nightlife destination began near those crossroads with the opening of a hotel, store and saloon in the 1850s.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Fitzpatrick has pointed to the saloon’s string of viral controversies as a calling card in the crowded race.
—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
True to its saloon moniker, The Central isn’t really a place for cocktails.
—
Mark Dejoy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
Walnut Creek’s future as a commercial, dining and nightlife destination began near those crossroads with the opening of a hotel, store and saloon in the 1850s.
—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saloon
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Head to Bayzo’s Pub on the lower level of The Mansion for an English tavern vibe, family-friendly pub fare, and live music some nights during the summer season.
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Leavenworth With its Bavarian-style architecture, mountain views, and taverns doling out steins of German beer and traditional dishes like käsespätzle, this small town in central Washington evokes an Alpine village.
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The following spots in and around the downtown core range from pubs packed with England supporters to comfy stadium-style viewing parties.
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Beneath are the roofs and cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town, where ancient pubs stand among jewelers specializing in local jet.
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Television executives say those viewers have always been watching at bars, restaurants and other locations, so now the ratings are a more accurate reflection of the real audience size.
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The invading army of World Cup tourists love our hospitality, barbeque, ranch dressing, bars, superstores, fast food and our all-around coolness.
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As an aging Albanian nightclub owner, Crowe proves consistently delightful even when the material lets him down.
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That portion of the nightclub was subsequently closed.
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“Saloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saloon. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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