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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Immigrant families brought Old World recipes and a fierce commitment to hospitality to Iowa’s capital, opening humble groceries, taverns and corner cafés that gradually evolved into full‑service dining rooms.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026 -
There are 50,000 video gambling terminals, in most of the taverns and convenience stores in the state.—
Jim Nowlan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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At the helm of all this fanfare is Oisin Rogers, an old-school landlord who has been working in London pubs for 30 years.—
Sarah Allard,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The three pubs are Molly Malone's Irish Pub, Flanagan's Ale House, and O'Shea's Irish Pub.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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Soon after, the area became a hub with saloons, butchers, bakeries and department stores.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Caviar used to be given away in 19th century saloons to encourage drinking.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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There’s only one town, San Pedro, with colorful waterfront restaurants and breezy beach bars perfect for sunset rum punches.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Now just a few months after a jury sentenced Resecker to 65 years behind bars, the teenager is appealing the prison term and arguing for a new trial.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The brothers met the women at nightclubs, parties and on dating apps, taking some on trips to ritzy locales, and paying for flights and luxury lodging.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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There are nightclubs with house music and people hanging out by the pool.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
6 Mar. 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,
13 Mar. 2026
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Not to be outdone by swanky San Pedro, El Centro also has some more noteworthy watering holes—Vini the Bar and Zigzag, to name a few—while the spot for live music and cheap beer in Barrio Antiguo is undoubtedly Café Iguana.—
Lauren Cocking,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Grogshops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grogshops. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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