taphouse
- noun
- /ˈtæpˌhaʊs/
- US
- The new taphouse downtown offers a wide selection of craft beers and light snacks.
Examples
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First stop, will be Sam Ogden's taphouse in Harpurhey...
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After a long day at work, we decided to relax at the cozy taphouse just around the corner.
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Many friends gather at the local taphouse to enjoy drinks and share stories on Friday nights.
Synonyms
A place where people buy and drink alcoholic drinks
A place like a bar where people drink, eat, and talk
A place where people drink alcoholic drinks and often eat, like a bar
A place where people drink alcohol and talk
A bar or pub where people meet to drink and talk
A restaurant that brews its own beer and serves food
An outdoor area next to a pub where people sit to drink beer
A building where people drink alcohol and eat simple meals
A large place where people drink beer and meet to talk and enjoy music
A room in a brewery or bar where people buy and drink beer at the counter
A pub or bar where people go to drink
A cheap bar where people drink and are often rowdy
A pub where people drank ale in the past
An old cheap bar or club with loud lively music and dancing
A bar that sells beer, often from its own brewery
A small, rough bar that serves cheap food
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word taphouse is made of two simple parts: tap, the device that lets beer flow from a barrel, and house, meaning 'building'. So a taphouse is literally a 'house' where drinks come from taps, which is why it means a pub or tavern that serves beer.