Thesaurus results for PUBLIC HOUSES

public houses

noun

plural of public house

as in hotels

a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests took lodging at a public house that had recently been completely renovated

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chiefly British a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises visited a public house in London that has been welcoming customers since the time of Charles Dickens

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Recent Examples of public houses This provoked what became known as the Aston Riot, with nearby public houses wrecked and violent brawls ensuing. — 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. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025

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That time frame, however, is not out of step with the extensive and thoughtful development process of most hotels under the prestigious Raffles banner.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Stars were put up in premium hotels, including the Assila Luxury Collection and the Shangri-La Jeddah on the Red Sea waterfront.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

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The economy During his first weeks as prime minister, Burnham announced a raft of policies targeting Britain’s economic woes, including the reduction of bus fares in England and cuts to business rates bills for pubs and music venues.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
Once industrial and overlooked, this area is now one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods—home to galleries, boutique shops, pubs, and canal-side cafés.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of pubs

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The Mahony Group runs three pubs and five backpacker hostels around Australia, from Melbourne in the state of Victoria to Cairns in the far north.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Along the way, travelers will pass through many towns that offer sleeping accommodations, including guesthouses, lodgings, mountain huts, hotels, hostels, and campsites, according to Thru-Hiking, an online community for long-distance hikers.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

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The weeklong promotion highlights a wide range of cuisines, from steakhouses and seafood restaurants to taverns, bistros and international dining destinations.

— Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2026
So do not assume that an upcoming three-day event taking place at three notable Chicago taverns has anything to do with Algren’s fondness for alcohol.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of taverns

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Rather, the venues represent his affection for saloons and the people in them.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
These drinks debuted in saloons, soft drink stands that sold home brews during Prohibition, and storied bars, paving the way for the city’s party-all-the-time persona.

— Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of saloons

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Food and drink The Chandelier Bar has quickly become one of the most memorable watering holes in New Orleans, with its showstopper eponymous chandelier a gleaming cascade of some 15,000 crystals.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of watering holes

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Prosecutors argued Martin and Payton were armed gang members who participated in a confrontation with rivals that erupted into gunfire on a crowded downtown street as nightclubs closed.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
The Entertainment District Unit is a team created in 2025 to improve nightlife safety by targeting crime near bars, nightclubs, and sports and entertainment venues.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

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