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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Noun
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The tavern will be open to all ages, seatings will be limited to 45 minutes, and adults 21-and-up can enjoy a maximum of two alcoholic beverages.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025 -
Thomas Lord, himself a cricketer, facilitated the move and the new land had a tavern and a wooden pavilion.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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At that time, the chain closed its Flint pub and listed eight Michigan locations on its website.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
7 July 2025
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It’s being discussed outside of the arts pages – on the radio, the telly, in pubs and on public transport – because a gifted young artist with diamond star quality is performing a half century old classic song from the balcony of a storied show palace.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 July 2025
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Common spaces in the school, such as the commons and cafe area, will open to the public Nov. 3.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
18 July 2025
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Warda’s new patisserie and cafe was announced months ago.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
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Cole’s French Dip, the oldest restaurant and saloon in Los Angeles, is slated to close its doors Aug. 3.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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Hugh taught school and later owned a saloon, the Black Elephant, at 424 East Sixth St.; the building is still there.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Mood lighting, a low-slung ceiling, the thumping bass from abundant speakers; is this a gym or a nightclub?—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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The nearby and affiliated Knickerbocker Music Center is a historic nightclub that has been showcasing local and national acts since the end of Prohibition.—
Bob Curley,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Fans across South Florida — and the country— flocked to local bars and restaurants that hosted watch parties during the season.—
Amanda Rosa
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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The memo has caused a rift between President Donald Trump and his MAGA base, who have long promoted conspiracy theories tied to Epstein and his 2019 death behind bars.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Midday on Wednesday, June 25, four of the zoo's eight Asian elephants were hanging out around the watering hole in their new Elephant Trek habitat.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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This popular spot is located in a space that once housed Rabbits Lounge, a favorite watering hole of the city's Chicano political leaders, and includes a dedicated mezcal bar upstairs.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Grogshop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grogshop. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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