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a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
the local taproom is required by law to serve food as well
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Recent Examples of taprooms
Gehl previously said the brewery aims to serve as a community as a 'third space' — a gathering place outside of home and work — and has emphasized maintaining a family-friendly environment that includes activities for kids at its taprooms.
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Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Muddying the data further are brands that closed their brick-and-mortar taprooms but still have beer available at bars and retail stores.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
Inclusive beer labs lead to inclusive taprooms The beer industry has come a long way in making room for women and people of color, Blair said.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Industry publication Brewers Association reported in July that 2025 saw more brewery closures than openings, with a 1% year decrease in taprooms and 3% decrease in microbreweries.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Other taprooms and brewpubs to check out include Chubby Squirrel Brewing, Ornery Beer Company, and Audacious Aleworks.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Brewery taprooms aren’t typically synonymous with that sense of awe.
—Kate Bernot, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Many of the beers that do win awards at the World Beer Cup are produced in small quantities by regional craft breweries that often don’t distribute much further than their taprooms.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
What to know about award-Winning Xul Beer Company Xul (pronounced Zul) operates two taprooms as well as a beer production and private event space in Knoxville.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Apr. 2025
Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Muddying the data further are brands that closed their brick-and-mortar taprooms but still have beer available at bars and retail stores.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
Inclusive beer labs lead to inclusive taprooms The beer industry has come a long way in making room for women and people of color, Blair said.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Industry publication Brewers Association reported in July that 2025 saw more brewery closures than openings, with a 1% year decrease in taprooms and 3% decrease in microbreweries.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Other taprooms and brewpubs to check out include Chubby Squirrel Brewing, Ornery Beer Company, and Audacious Aleworks.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Brewery taprooms aren’t typically synonymous with that sense of awe.
—Kate Bernot, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Many of the beers that do win awards at the World Beer Cup are produced in small quantities by regional craft breweries that often don’t distribute much further than their taprooms.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
What to know about award-Winning Xul Beer Company Xul (pronounced Zul) operates two taprooms as well as a beer production and private event space in Knoxville.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taprooms
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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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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
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The three pubs are Molly Malone's Irish Pub, Flanagan's Ale House, and O'Shea's Irish Pub.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 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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There’s only one town, San Pedro, with colorful waterfront restaurants and breezy beach bars perfect for sunset rum punches.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Now just a few months after a jury sentenced Resecker to 65 years behind bars, the teenager is appealing the prison term and arguing for a new trial.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The brothers met the women at nightclubs, parties and on dating apps, taking some on trips to ritzy locales, and paying for flights and luxury lodging.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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There are nightclubs with house music and people hanging out by the pool.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Taprooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taprooms. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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