The bar at the Chequit, which had been one of the few local watering holes left on the island, closed during the off-season for the first time in memory.
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Reeves Wiedeman,
Curbed,
22 June 2026
Bend’s compact and historic downtown packs in an impressive number of watering holes, restaurants, and boutiques.
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Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
This provoked what became known as the Aston Riot, with nearby public houses wrecked and violent brawls ensuing.
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Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2026
The Lone Goat This English pub, which draws inspiration from public houses and taverns of London, is on the ground floor of the historic Metropolitan Building in downtown Detroit.
Access was also easily obtained through the many taverns that dotted towns across the colonies, where the people gathered to read and hear the latest news, and, importantly, to participate in the political opposition to the crown that grew with each passing year.
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Dr. Matthew Warshauer,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Leavenworth With its Bavarian-style architecture, mountain views, and taverns doling out steins of German beer and traditional dishes like käsespätzle, this small town in central Washington evokes an Alpine village.
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