Thesaurus results for DRAMSHOPS

dramshops

noun

plural of dramshop

as in pubs

a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises according to the state's dramshop laws, anyone who serves alcohol automatically incurs certain liabilities

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Noun

After spending much of his late 20s and early 30s in traditional English pubs, Teti also noticed the lack of a real dive bar in the city – a staple in the US.

— Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
British pubs are struggling, with 161 shutting in the first quarter of 2026, up 26% from a year earlier.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of pubs

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The weeklong promotion highlights a wide range of cuisines, from steakhouses and seafood restaurants to taverns, bistros and international dining destinations.

— Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2026
So do not assume that an upcoming three-day event taking place at three notable Chicago taverns has anything to do with Algren’s fondness for alcohol.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of taverns

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High in California’s eastern Sierra, the road into Bodie State Historic Park winds past a lonely cemetery and into what was once a lawless mining town of around 10,000 people and nearly 60 saloons.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Creede, Leadville and Telluride had dozens of saloons packed in a few town blocks.

— Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of saloons

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Revised front and rear anti-roll bars are also on board to enhance agility.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Michelob Ultra transformed pieces of the official NBA Finals court into custom bottle openers and gave New York City bars and their bartenders the one-of-a-kind collectibles.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of bars

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People under 21 are not allowed to enter or stay inside bars or nightclubs in California that only sell alcohol, according to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The Entertainment District Unit is a team created in 2025 to improve nightlife safety by targeting crime near bars, nightclubs, and sports and entertainment venues.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

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