Synonyms of pubs

pubs

noun

plural of pub

as in taverns

a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises

coworkers enjoying the convivial atmosphere of the Irish pub

Synonyms & Similar Words

• taverns
• saloons
• bars
• nightclubs
• cafés
• barrooms
• taprooms
• watering places
• dramshops
• cantinas
• cabarets
• watering holes
• gin mills
• bistros
• public houses
• alehouses
• brewpubs
• grogshops
• roadhouses
• speakeasies
• joints
• sports bars
• wineshops
• dives
• bottle clubs
• package stores
• barrelhouses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pubs

But while the team’s exploits on the field could not match the success of its supporters, pubs in England — some of which are struggling financially — have been boosted by the boon in beer sales from the team’s run to the World Cup semifinals. — Katrina Tudlong, NBC news, 15 July 2026

It can only really be described by the faces of anguish and pure joy on the face of English supporters who have watched every second of their team’s campaign this summer – often packing pubs in the earlier hours for the chance to celebrate together. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Jiang Liming, another professor at Hong Kong’s Polytechnic University, noted that pubs typically lack large glass windows and the exits may be blocked by panicked people when there’s a fire. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

Wanting to make sure nobody else ever felt alone — even perfect strangers — Perryman started heading out to restaurants and pubs wearing a bright orange hoodie to make his presence obvious to anyone choosing to chat with him. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026

Inspired by the contest, Tyler went on to play local pubs and clubs in South Wales, first with Bobby Wayne & The Dixies, and later with soul group Imagination. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026

The smaller, working-class towns that dot the southeast part of the county are filled with the types of pubs and taverns that give a place character. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Reporter Stephanie Breijo and senior food editor Danielle Dorsey wrote about their 15 favorite London pubs, food halls and bake shops. — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

The Cotswolds England's golden countryside is at its most inviting in autumn, when the pubs light their fires and the weather is right for layering without summer's heat or winter's bite. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026