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 child of alcoholics, Dreesen often referenced his rough-and-tumble upbringing in his comedy sets, telling tales of little Tommy shining shoes in the taverns of the South Side to feed his siblings.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026 -
The tavern was never about the beer.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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This elite slice of city life is thriving as many bars, pubs and nightclubs come under strain.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The seasonal produce—refreshing watermelon, ripe peaches, sweet silver queen corn, juicy heirloom tomatoes; pub subs on the beach; and anything coming off the grill.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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The ranch saloon sits across from the open yard—and around the corner and up a hill of long yellow grass is the outdoor rodeo arena, home to lively summer rodeos every week in the summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Fitzpatrick has pointed to the saloon’s string of viral controversies as a calling card in the crowded race.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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The study observed factors like monthly search volume, visitor ratings, average summer temperatures, access to nearby restaurants and bars and availability of accommodations when determining the quietest beaches.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Earlier this month, a Manhattan bar ran a promotion promising to comp customers’ drinks if the Knicks won the first game of the NBA Finals, per the New York Times.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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As an aging Albanian nightclub owner, Crowe proves consistently delightful even when the material lets him down.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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That portion of the nightclub was subsequently closed.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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These many watering holes are reflective of the Lone Star state's varied geographic regions, from bald cypress swamps to mountainous desert lakes.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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At the Bed-Stuy watering hole, Doris, where Spurs fans gathered together to watch game 3, many agreed with the sentiment.—
Joan Kennedy,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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“Grogshop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grogshop. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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