Thesaurus results for GROGSHOPS

grogshops

noun

plural of grogshop, chiefly British

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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Noun

Some chefs argue there’s a time and place for it, as in more casual settings like breakfast joints or taverns.

— Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
It was likely selected for the signing of Glenview’s charter, establishing the settlement as a village, because 19th century taverns were typically used for community meetings of this nature, Schlarman said.

— Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of taverns

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Oxford is a short drive away; consider a day trip to the historic city to wander through the colleges, go punting along the River Cherwell, or while away an afternoon in one of the many pubs or cafes.

— Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
On the less active side of things, the main downtown area is home to many pubs and restaurants, including the famous Pink Pony Club, which is great for lunch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of pubs

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That at least has some continuity with the old days, because Third Avenue’s saloons at mid-century were where the sots washed up, like Ray Milland in The Lost Weekend.

— Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of saloons

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Restaurants and bars added 59,000 jobs last month, construction companies 22,000 and manufacturers 16,000.

— Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Wilson’s whispering, Kermit-ish cadence juxtaposed with Heems’s audacious bars shorthands the borough’s rejection of one-size-fits-all characterization as one of the most diverse urban centers in the world.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of bars

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All of it feels like the product of a writer (or writers) who’s spent inordinate amounts of time in Protestant youth groups and trendy gay nightclubs.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
And in 1963, Steinem gained national attention for going undercover at one of Hugh Hefner's nightclubs.

— Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of nightclubs

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The party atmosphere only picked up as night fell, with fans of both LSU and Clemson going at each other around the local watering holes and local restaurants.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Best Nightlife Apart from live entertainment at Chinook Winds Casino Resort and a handful of open-late watering holes, things usually wind down early here.

— Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026

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