Synonyms of saloons

saloons

noun

plural of saloon

as in taverns

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

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of saloons

That at least has some continuity with the old days, because Third Avenue’s saloons at mid-century were where the sots washed up, like Ray Milland in The Lost Weekend. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026

Chinese mega-corps BYD is making huge inroads in European markets with its technically accomplished saloons and SUVs. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 13 July 2026

By 1884, a map of the Central Business District shows hotels, saloons, dry goods shops, cigar manufacturers, and stores selling everything from shoes, to jewelry and even a winemaker. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

San Francisco was transformed almost overnight, from a quiet port into a chaotic boomtown packed with tents, saloons, stores and speculation. — Andre Byik, USA Today, 29 June 2026

While here, visitors can still see its multiple saloons, general store, and boarding house, among other buildings. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026

Beyond the cattle drives, the Stockyards are home to rodeos, Western saloons and live music venues. — Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026

Soon after, the area became a hub with saloons, butchers, bakeries and department stores. — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026

Caviar used to be given away in 19th century saloons to encourage drinking. — Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026