gastropub

noun

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

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An upscale gastropub chain with a bit of rock ‘n’ roll swagger is on its way to The Village at Meridian. Michael Deeds updated May 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026 This sporty gastropub in the ‘burbs touts a $10 Cam’s Cheeseburger (regularly $20) all day Monday, a half-pound custom blend with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and AP sauce with a separate drink purchase. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026 Twelve years after helping usher in San Clemente’s modern gastropub era, MRK Public is preparing to pour its final pint. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 May 2026 That's precisely what chef Lawrence Weeks has done at his new gastropub, Murray's Creole Pub in Louisville. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for gastropub

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 7 Jun. 2026.

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