taprooms

noun

plural of taproom
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 Meanwhile, Boston did its part to make visiting fans feel at home, so much so that a mutual admiration society took root during the Tartan Army’s brief takeover of Beantown’s taprooms. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026 In addition to the taprooms, Chainline beers can be found around Washington State. — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 On the next street over, stop in at Pelican Brewing Company—one of several taprooms on the coast, including their beachfront brewery in nearby Pacific City. — Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 Pubs, bars, breweries and taprooms are, in fact, the perfect places for getting together for a beer and spending time talking, playing games, watching sports or just enjoying each other’s company. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 In addition to the delightfully varied beer menu, the taprooms serve up tasty fare like Jägerschnitzel and vindaloo curry. — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 31 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taprooms
  1. taverns
  2. pubs
  3. saloons
  4. bars
  5. nightclubs
Noun
  • The smaller, working-class towns that dot the southeast part of the county are filled with the types of pubs and taverns that give a place character.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • Widely regarded as the country's culinary capital—a remarkable distinction in a nation renowned for its gastronomy—the city has earned a reputation for its traditional bouchons (taverns), bustling food halls, and world-class restaurants.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of taverns
Noun
  • Every August, the city transforms into a global stage as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh International Festival and a host of other cultural celebrations fill its streets, theaters and pubs with artists and visitors from around the world.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Roughly 930 pubs closed in London between 2004 and 2024, and hundreds of hospitality businesses, including cafés and restaurants, closed near the end of 2025.
    — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026
Definition of pubs
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
  • The initiative highlights beer's enduring role in community, from local bars to global celebrations, emphasizing connection over mere consumption.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Those are followed by snack bites (+28%) and cereal bars (+20%).
    — Parents, Parents, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of bars
Noun
  • That includes after a mass shooting at the 2024 Super Bowl celebration rally, multiple shootings at and around nightclubs and the recent shootings along Interstate 70 last month.
    — Laura Bauer July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • Once better known for railway platforms and nightclubs than research labs, the district has evolved into one of Europe's densest concentrations of AI talent, anchored by Google and Google DeepMind, with Anthropic and OpenAI preparing to join them.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of nightclubs

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