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grogshop

noun

ˈgräg-ˌshäp

Definition of grogshop

chiefly British

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

It was built after the Chicago fire and had once been the site of a popular tavern, aka supper place.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Anecdotal evidence indicates the World Cup has been a boon for Arlington’s hospitality industry, with some restaurateurs and tavern owners saying revenue has exceeded their expectations.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

Definition of tavern

Noun

These bands book their own gigs in pubs, warehouses, and anywhere that will have them.

— Charles Moss, SPIN, 23 July 2026
The staff report recommended regulating these businesses as separate categories — bars and nightclubs; restaurants and brew pubs; and wineries, distilleries and breweries — a change that could allow more alcohol-serving businesses overall.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of pub

Noun

Chinese mega-corps BYD is making huge inroads in European markets with its technically accomplished saloons and SUVs.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
By 1884, a map of the Central Business District shows hotels, saloons, dry goods shops, cigar manufacturers, and stores selling everything from shoes, to jewelry and even a winemaker.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Definition of saloon

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There’s more of a bar atmosphere during late nights, but the food is amazing.

— Evan Moore July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Food and drink One of the perks of staying at The Francis is easy access to its on-site gem of a restaurant and creative cocktail bar, The Wayside Tavern.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026

Definition of bar

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The seminal former record label, based in Manchester, launched the likes of band Joy Division and ran the famous Haçienda nightclub, on the site of which stand apartments today.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Why the Excelsior Club mattered in Charlotte Founded in 1944 by Jimmie and Minnie McKee, the Excelsior Club was Charlotte’s first nightclub exclusively for the Black community.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026

Definition of nightclub

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