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
In addition to the delightfully varied beer menu, the taprooms serve up tasty fare like Jägerschnitzel and vindaloo curry.
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Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
More than 30 taprooms line the route, over 100 styles between them.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Today, downtown is once again lively, with shops, galleries, restaurants, and taprooms open for visitors.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Rewild is now available on draft and in four-packs at all five Pure Project taprooms throughout San Diego County and at select retailers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Wander around Merchants Square, where 100-year-old general stores share sidewalks with contemporary boutiques and trendy taprooms.
—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
Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
More than 30 taprooms line the route, over 100 styles between them.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Today, downtown is once again lively, with shops, galleries, restaurants, and taprooms open for visitors.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Rewild is now available on draft and in four-packs at all five Pure Project taprooms throughout San Diego County and at select retailers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Wander around Merchants Square, where 100-year-old general stores share sidewalks with contemporary boutiques and trendy taprooms.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taprooms
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Keep in mind that despite the significance of the date of July 4, 1776, royalists and republicans had been arguing in print, pamphlets, taverns and on town greens long before 1776.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 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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These drinking dens sit side by side with decades-old pubs that welcome locals and visitors with open arms (but maybe not a smile, especially in the winter).—
Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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From junior games on pitches every weekend, to crowds piling into pubs to watch England play the World Cup, football, as it is called outside of the United States, is deeply ingrained in the British national psyche.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Noun
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While here, visitors can still see its multiple saloons, general store, and boarding house, among other buildings.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 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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Beware that many of the bars suggested by ChatGPT (crack open a guide book, loser) may have gone out of business or changed their names, as bars open and close all the time.—
Anton Hur,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Jurors could have sentenced Anthony to as little as two years in prison or up to the rest of his life behind bars.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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For hundreds of millions of soccer fans from across the world, seven FIFA World Cup games will be held in Miami — a name that invokes images of beaches, nightclubs and Latin culture.—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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The city’s nightclubs were closing, and the streets were dark.—
Samantha Schmidt,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
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“Taprooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taprooms. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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