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
Today, downtown is once again lively, with shops, galleries, restaurants, and taprooms open for visitors.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taprooms
Noun
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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
Noun
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But people are also doing it in pubs as well, and everyone’s up having to sing.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Many blocks inside what is called the old town are closed to vehicles, so pedestrians can easily meander in and out cafes, pubs and shops.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Simultaneously bars, and the most snide a contestant has been to the judges in a while.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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Install grab bars in your bathroom by the toilet and in the tub or shower.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
12 May 2026
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At the time of the killing, there had been at least five shootings so far this year inside city nightclubs and lounges in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens that left eight people wounded and two dead.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Cabins under nightclubs or late-night bars can pick up bass vibrations that continue into the early hours.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Taprooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taprooms. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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