as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
according to the state's dramshop laws, anyone who serves alcohol automatically incurs certain liabilities
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Recent Examples of dramshop
From Boston and Salem to Amherst and Portland, Maine, whether the theme is 1920s flapper or 1990s Gothic, hidden dramshops have proliferated over the last several years, as cocktail culture chases the allure of secrecy.
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James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Apr. 2023
James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramshop
Noun
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Emma and Travis Heim, who set off the craft barbecue explosion in Fort Worth and then retired from pit chores, will open a cocktail tavern with pizza in a historic landmark in South Main Village, Travis Heim said.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 July 2025
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Its two-stoplight downtown has the typical staples – a tavern, an antique store and a coffee shop.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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But it’s also got a vibe all its own, with thermal baths and ruin pubs being unique to the city, as well as coffeehouses, music venues, and a thriving LGBTQ+ scene that brings visitors from around the Continent.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Harris also hosted a pre-wedding dinner party at a local pub, according to Hello! magazine.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
29 July 2025
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Opened in 2019 by former nightclub promoter Josh Heuser, the bar makes imaginative use of the tunnels once used as storage for saloons and breweries before the days of refrigeration.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Many of the historic images are, like photos of any era, documents of people and places rendered without a particular artistic vision: Workers posed at a worksite, popular buildings like saloons or general stores, or happy events like a parade or sleigh ride.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Both are well over a century old and bordering the restaurants, cafes and shops in the historic Hyde Park district.—
Angela Palermo
July 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 July 2025
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After the walk, those interested can have coffee together at a nearby cafe.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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The memo has caused a rift between President Donald Trump and his MAGA base, who have long promoted conspiracy theories tied to Epstein and his 2019 death behind bars.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
14 July 2025
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The charge carries a statutory maximum of 10 years behind bars.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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“Dramshop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramshop. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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