as in taverns
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
coworkers enjoying the convivial atmosphere of the Irish pub
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Recent Examples of pubs
New Haven’s Crown Street corridor flips the switch after dark, with Yale energy pouring into a compact downtown stacked with Irish pubs, dance spots, and late-night pizza joints that double as unofficial after-parties.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The ban affects Christian neighborhoods in Damascus that are famous for their restaurants and pubs.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
For those who want to celebrate with a green beer or a pint of Guinness, here are eight restaurant and pubs with Irish influence or owners that are featuring anything from drink and food specials to live music.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 16, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
In Decatur, WatchFest '26 will show matches daily at local pubs and restaurants while hosting concerts, games and community events across the city.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Daytime hours at pubs and San Pedro Square Market tend to be more family-friendly.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Numerous Irish pubs and at least one Irish import shop keep the connection to the old country alive for generations that have never left Pennsylvania.
—Paula Kane, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Inside, the dining room is a happening spot, while outside, tables spill onto the pedestrian-only Exmouth Market, which is lined with cafés, boutiques, and pubs.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
From a huge party at the Wharf to pint-pouring contests to concerts in cozy pubs, there’s something for everyone, Irish or not.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2026
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The ban affects Christian neighborhoods in Damascus that are famous for their restaurants and pubs.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
For those who want to celebrate with a green beer or a pint of Guinness, here are eight restaurant and pubs with Irish influence or owners that are featuring anything from drink and food specials to live music.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 16, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
In Decatur, WatchFest '26 will show matches daily at local pubs and restaurants while hosting concerts, games and community events across the city.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Daytime hours at pubs and San Pedro Square Market tend to be more family-friendly.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Numerous Irish pubs and at least one Irish import shop keep the connection to the old country alive for generations that have never left Pennsylvania.
—Paula Kane, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Inside, the dining room is a happening spot, while outside, tables spill onto the pedestrian-only Exmouth Market, which is lined with cafés, boutiques, and pubs.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
From a huge party at the Wharf to pint-pouring contests to concerts in cozy pubs, there’s something for everyone, Irish or not.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pubs
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Immigrant families brought Old World recipes and a fierce commitment to hospitality to Iowa’s capital, opening humble groceries, taverns and corner cafés that gradually evolved into full‑service dining rooms.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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There are 50,000 video gambling terminals, in most of the taverns and convenience stores in the state.—
Jim Nowlan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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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
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April 25 features 90 musical performances inside restaurants, bars, and coffee houses along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue from University Heights on the West through Normal Heights, and into parts of Kensington.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Bvlgari signature cocktail – a bright blend of gin, Aperol, citrus, and a delicate foam stamped with edible gold – captures the hotel’s spirit in a single glass and is served in all its bars worldwide.—
Vicki Power,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Versace became the unofficial uniform at nightclubs—skin-tight minidresses for her, flashy silk shirts for him—and sales at the brand’s boutique in nearby Bal Harbour soared.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wherrett, a native of Washington state, moved to Southern California and then San Francisco in the ‘90s, as the state was building its networks of house music festivals, collectives and nightclubs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pubs. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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