gastropub

noun

gas·​tro·​pub ˈga-strō-ˌpəb How to pronounce gastropub (audio)
: a pub, bar, or tavern that offers meals of high quality

Examples of gastropub in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Late Harvest Festival at Calico The Blagden Alley gastropub is hosting its third fall festival, featuring pumpkin painting, caramel apples, hot cocktails and autumnal fare. Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023 Where to Stay in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter This vibrant downtown neighborhood is the place for nightlife, with plenty of nightclubs, live music, comedy shows, rooftop bars, gastropubs, and late-night dining to keep visitors busy. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2023 But the dishes also have influences of Chinese food, Spanish tapas, and food that might be found in an American gastropub, Neves said. Kolbie Peterson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 July 2023 At gastropub the Truscott Arms, his Sunday roast was recognized as one of the city’s best. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Feb. 2023 Thirsty Lion The gastropub is offering all-day happy hour pricing on the Thirsty Lion Margarita made with Sauza Hacienda Tequila on July 24. Erin Booke, Dallas News, 24 July 2023 One great place to try them is the gastropub Fire & Hops, which tops its poutine with bacon, green chile, and white gravy. Katrina Brown Hunt, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2023 Reis closed the bistro, gave the restaurant makeover, and reopened it as an oyster bar and gastropub. Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al, 2 July 2023 Nicholson's Fine Food & Whiskey This gastropub has its own Eras Tour cocktail menu available. Annasofia Scheve, The Enquirer, 28 June 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gastropub was in 1996

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“Gastropub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastropub. Accessed 6 Dec. 2023.

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