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a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
coworkers enjoying the convivial atmosphere of the Irish pub
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Recent Examples of pubs
For those who want to celebrate with a green beer or a pint of Guinness, here are eight restaurant and pubs with Irish influence or owners that are featuring anything from drink and food specials to live music.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 16, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
One of the stops was for patients and staff at Shriners Children's Chicago, but teams of Trinity dancers are performing all over Chicago, taking center stage at schools, churches, and pubs.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The pubs worth knowing now O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub in downtown San Jose has built its reputation around soccer watch parties, and that distinction matters.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The brothers wanted the tiny bars to feel like real Irish pubs — not themed party props.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Numerous Irish pubs and at least one Irish import shop keep the connection to the old country alive for generations that have never left Pennsylvania.
—Paula Kane, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
With its warren of cobblestoned streets lined with Mary Poppins-style gas lamps, grand Georgian squares, and atmospheric candlelit pubs, Clerkenwell has featured in more period dramas than British actress Keira Knightley.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
From a huge party at the Wharf to pint-pouring contests to concerts in cozy pubs, there’s something for everyone, Irish or not.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 16, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
One of the stops was for patients and staff at Shriners Children's Chicago, but teams of Trinity dancers are performing all over Chicago, taking center stage at schools, churches, and pubs.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The pubs worth knowing now O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub in downtown San Jose has built its reputation around soccer watch parties, and that distinction matters.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The brothers wanted the tiny bars to feel like real Irish pubs — not themed party props.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Numerous Irish pubs and at least one Irish import shop keep the connection to the old country alive for generations that have never left Pennsylvania.
—Paula Kane, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
With its warren of cobblestoned streets lined with Mary Poppins-style gas lamps, grand Georgian squares, and atmospheric candlelit pubs, Clerkenwell has featured in more period dramas than British actress Keira Knightley.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
From a huge party at the Wharf to pint-pouring contests to concerts in cozy pubs, there’s something for everyone, Irish or not.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pubs
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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
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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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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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And in the nation’s third-largest city, home to one of the most rambunctious celebrations of the holiday, young partygoers were eager to swagger between bars and parties with the drinks, usually dyed kelly green.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Yawn and the victims testified against him, pushing for 10 years behind bars.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The area where Gracey went out is a stretch of beach with several restaurants and nightclubs that are frequented by locals and foreigners.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Shoko has a view of the Mediterranean and is ranked among the top 10 nightclubs on the planet, according to its website.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Pubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pubs. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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