as in speakeasy
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Noun
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And the Lone Star-slinging, perfectly grime-y hole-in-the-wall is as important to Dallasites as the glamorous craft cocktail speakeasy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026 -
Inside the secret back bar The Gibson has a speakeasy in the back corner, available by invitation only.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Expect there to be a lot of social media/TV/barroom/watercooler chatter over how both teams should go back to those looks.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
11 Dec. 2025
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By the early 1930s, widespread crime, tainted liquor and the need for tax revenue fueled public dissatisfaction, ultimately leading to Prohibition’s repeal in 1933 and the return of regulated barrooms.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The combatants rolled into the saloon with neither getting the upper hand until Fossett managed to pull his pistol and put four shots into the unarmed Carver.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2026
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Matt Ryan's John Constantine also entered the last chance saloon after the cancellation of his solo series, but his portrayal of the Hellblazer – more akin to his comic book counterpart than Keanu Reeves' version – lived on longer because of his magical time as part of the Legends.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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This was the original use for Bar Keepers Friend, to polish brass rails at bars and taverns, often underfoot.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
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The tavern crowd tells the story of that night.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Brendan Behan is often reductively associated with Dublin pub culture and literary banter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, the masses began to disassemble and head back to the pub on the river to celebrate.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Southern Living recently explored all sorts of restaurants like dive bars, food trucks, pizza parlors and barbecue joints to find the 20 best spots for chicken wings in the South.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
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The former boast a slightly rowdy dive bar atmosphere, while the latter offers tranquil outdoor seating amid architecture reminiscent of bygone Mexico.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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While not all clip joints offer refreshments, a fair number find this is a popular extra in a competitive industry.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Feb. 2024
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“Honky-tonk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honky-tonk. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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