sports bars

noun

plural of sports bar
as in wineshops

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sports bars
  1. nightclubs
  2. joints
  3. watering holes
  4. cabarets
  5. bistros
  6. public houses
  7. saloons
  8. pubs
Noun
  • Raudel would, on occasion, go out to nightclubs with his cousins.
    — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Clearly, this is not for those who crave après-ski bars and nightclubs.
    — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of nightclubs
Noun
  • Adding faces, legs and dozens of extra joints adds complexity, not value.
    — Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Proudly stupid and surprisingly sweet, Dylan Meyer’s stoner buddy comedy is a tribute to friendship best enjoyed with your own ride-or-die by your side — joints optional.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of joints
Noun
  • City Hall bars saw an increase in spending of 166%, while watering holes in the greater downtown area saw an 86% spike.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Where to Eat and Drink There are exactly two permanent watering holes in King Salmon.
    — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of watering holes
Noun
  • Salon Toulouse, the ship's main lounge and bar, inspired by vintage Parisian cabarets and complete with deep red velvet armchairs, was Joie de Vivre's main social hub for sundowners and digestifs.
    — Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
  • The newest chapter is Velvet Night 76—my personal obsession—inspired by Parisian cabarets.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of cabarets
Noun
  • Pineapple Grove Arts District Just off Atlantic Avenue, this artsy enclave is best known for its independent boutiques, casual bistros, and a steady lineup of galleries, including House of Perna, Brulé Gastro-Kitchen, and Addison Gallery.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • Opened in April by chef Kevin Finch and his wife, Alexa, the Greenpoint restaurant is inspired by Parisian bistros, with seasonal dishes that are both comforting and complex.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Definition of bistros
Noun
  • 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
Definition of public houses
Noun
  • 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
Definition of saloons
Noun
  • Thirsty visitors to Wrexham are well served by The Turf, once the location of the club’s dressing rooms and now one of the most recognisable football pubs in the country thanks to the Welcome to Wrexham documentary series.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The country’s beloved pubs, known for serving cheap drinks and small snacks, have long been a staple of Japan’s nightlife culture.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of pubs
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