Synonyms of saloon

saloon

noun

sə-ˈlün 

as in tavern

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

cowboys drinking in the saloon after their work was done for the day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tavern
• pub
• bar
• nightclub
• café
• barroom
• dramshop
• taproom
• cabaret
• cantina
• watering place
• watering hole
• gin mill
• public house
• roadhouse
• bistro
• grogshop
• speakeasy
• alehouse
• joint
• sports bar
• brewpub
• dive
• wineshop
• barrelhouse
• bottle club
• package store

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of saloon

High in California’s eastern Sierra, the road into Bodie State Historic Park winds past a lonely cemetery and into what was once a lawless mining town of around 10,000 people and nearly 60 saloons. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Creede, Leadville and Telluride had dozens of saloons packed in a few town blocks. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026

With its white wooden façade and old-school saloon feel, stepping inside can feel a little like traveling back in time, but Gruene Hall is still very much part of the present. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 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