as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
last saw them heading down to the local grogshop for a pint of beer
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The cozy, historic tavern, complete with working fireplaces, offers a delightful four-course dinner experience, best enjoyed with the Virginia and Tavern wine pairings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026 -
Eleven miles northeast of the city, visitors can also tour Cave Without a Name — a living tavern with six major rooms, which sometimes hosts concerts.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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For centuries, people gathering in bars and pubs have found ways to occupy their time, whether that’s classic games like billiards and darts or more recent inventions like video games and mechanical bulls.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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About Cavendish Brewery Opened in 2017, the pub has 28 taps and specializes in old world beer styles.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The saloon, which will be slinging beer, bourbon and barbecue and hosting no-cover entertainment, will take over the second level of The Exchange.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Start at the casual ground-floor saloon, then head to the second floor for a stunning cocktail bar with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a perfect view of the Arcade's spine.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Dec. 2025
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Project Cloud Mary Jane Memory Foam Sneakers These Mary Jane ballet sneakers feature a soft foam interior, genuine leather upper, and rubber sole that, somehow, in the best way, resembles a chocolate bar.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Outside of Gillette, fans waited in lines to get into bars at Patriot Place for pregame festivities.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Visit Ciudad Vieja, the city's oldest neighborhood, or hit one of the many bars and nightclubs, where tango performances are done in a lively tradition.—
Jill Krasny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant became a gathering spot for the celebrities who were in town to play the local nightclubs or just visit South Florida.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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The isolated neighborhood watering hole was nestled between Fairview Avenue and the I-184 Connector.—
Michael Deeds
January 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Jan. 2026
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Then there’s the type of bingo that your local watering hole has started hosting weekly.—
Madeline Bilis,
Vogue,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Grogshop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grogshop. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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