as in taverns
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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This is a spot where old gets its due (take a minute to check out all the black-and-white photos of classic Wisconsin taverns on the wall), but the vibe is entirely new-school cool.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
11 June 2026 -
And countless taverns, restaurants, schools and other gathering spots will host viewing parties and other activities.—
Kristy Hutchings,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Like any village worth its weight in cobblestones, quirky characters, and quaint pubs, Three Pines’ titular Quebec town harbors its share of dark secrets.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Bars and restaurants that serve craft beer have similarly been seeing less business, so taking Dad to a few of his favorite pubs, bars or taprooms would also be a recipe for a great day.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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While here, visitors can still see its multiple saloons, general store, and boarding house, among other buildings.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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Beyond the cattle drives, the Stockyards are home to rodeos, Western saloons and live music venues.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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People flocked to their TVs, bars and watch parties in droves to catch the Knicks topple Goliath.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Food and drink With 10 bars and restaurants, including the lobby cafe and one in the attached Beymen Mall, guests are spoiled for choice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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For hundreds of millions of soccer fans from across the world, seven FIFA World Cup games will be held in Miami — a name that invokes images of beaches, nightclubs and Latin culture.—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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The city’s nightclubs were closing, and the streets were dark.—
Samantha Schmidt,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
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Add in a killer (and vintage) spirits collection and pop-ups hosting the world’s top watering holes?—
Virginia Miller,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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The Connaught’s watering holes are equally iconic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Grogshops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grogshops. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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