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 These cocktail, wine and speakeasy bars and taprooms would've been perfect for it, too. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 29 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taprooms
  1. taverns
  2. pubs
  3. saloons
  4. bars
  5. nightclubs
Noun
  • The weeklong promotion highlights a wide range of cuisines, from steakhouses and seafood restaurants to taverns, bistros and international dining destinations.
    — Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2026
  • So do not assume that an upcoming three-day event taking place at three notable Chicago taverns has anything to do with Algren’s fondness for alcohol.
    — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of taverns
Noun
  • The economy During his first weeks as prime minister, Burnham announced a raft of policies targeting Britain’s economic woes, including the reduction of bus fares in England and cuts to business rates bills for pubs and music venues.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Once industrial and overlooked, this area is now one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods—home to galleries, boutique shops, pubs, and canal-side cafés.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of pubs
Noun
  • Rather, the venues represent his affection for saloons and the people in them.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • These drinks debuted in saloons, soft drink stands that sold home brews during Prohibition, and storied bars, paving the way for the city’s party-all-the-time persona.
    — Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of saloons
Noun
  • Everywhere are cosseting details like stiffer mounting bushes and extra damping bars.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026
  • There are four specialized bars on the festival grounds that included speciality drinks and themes such as a sports bar and a chill cantina.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of bars
Noun
  • When rideshare apps were still in their relative infancy, Orlando Vilchez Lazo was driving around San Francisco posing as a driver to pick up women coming out of bars and nightclubs.
    — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • According to testimony and evidence presented during the trial, Vilchez Lazo posed as a rideshare driver, picking up young women leaving bars and nightclubs, taking them to remote areas to rape them.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of nightclubs

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“Taprooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taprooms. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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