as in taverns
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
Wander around Merchants Square, where 100-year-old general stores share sidewalks with contemporary boutiques and trendy taprooms.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The Princess of Wales and Prince William had a day of outings together on March 12, including a stop by Fabal Beerhall on the Bermondsey Beer Mile, home to several craft breweries and taprooms.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 24 Feb. 2026
In the last 12 months, at least eight local breweries expanded, opening new taprooms and increasing their brewing capacity; several others have expansion plans.
—Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Jan. 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
Brewery taprooms aren’t typically synonymous with that sense of awe.
—Kate Bernot, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The Princess of Wales and Prince William had a day of outings together on March 12, including a stop by Fabal Beerhall on the Bermondsey Beer Mile, home to several craft breweries and taprooms.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 24 Feb. 2026
In the last 12 months, at least eight local breweries expanded, opening new taprooms and increasing their brewing capacity; several others have expansion plans.
—Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Jan. 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
Brewery taprooms aren’t typically synonymous with that sense of awe.
—Kate Bernot, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taprooms
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As the vessel toured Baja California, Diana Sanders of Vacaville sampled tequila shots — 14 or 15 in total — from six ship taverns, tequileras and pubs, according to court documents.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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It's located among several other taverns and restaurants in the heart of Fells Point.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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While his fans celebrated in the stands, City’s talisman sent the millions of viewers sitting in pubs and at home a message.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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As the vessel toured Baja California, Diana Sanders of Vacaville sampled tequila shots — 14 or 15 in total — from six ship taverns, tequileras and pubs, according to court documents.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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On a bright afternoon along Biscayne Boulevard, a Route 3 bus pulls up already packed, bodies pressed against windows, riders gripping overhead bars just to stay upright.—
Yaelis Pena,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Here’s your guide to 26 rooftop bars and restaurants around town — including two of the newest additions to the scene.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday morning, the usual crowds filled the streets as bars and nightclubs were closing in Sacramento when the sound of rapid-fire gunshots sent people running in terror.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The neighborhood was considered one of the best music scenes in the South, rivaling Memphis’s Beale Street and New Orleans’s Bourbon Street, with packed nightclubs blaring jazz, soul, R&B, and blues lining the strip.—
SPIN Team,
SPIN,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Taprooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taprooms. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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