Thesaurus results for TAVERNS

taverns

noun

plural of tavern

as in pubs

a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises a seedy section of the city's waterfront that was rife with cheap taverns, tattoo parlors, and run-down flophouses

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as in hotels

a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests a colonial-era tavern that has been serving weary travelers for two and a half centuries

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Recent Examples of taverns 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 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 Restaurants like Stan and Joe’s Saloon and Middleton Tavern (circa 1750 and one of the oldest operating taverns in America) feature live music and special menus. —

Katie Riley, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026 From homey taverns to colonial inns, the region's historic restaurants offer dining experiences loaded with 200–300 years of local history. —

Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 1 Mar. 2026 The wave of customers who visit the concession stands during intermissions makes speed of service more important for venues than for most stores, restaurants or taverns. —

David Bruce, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026 Originating in the 18th century as working men’s taverns, when Lyon was the silk-weaving capital of Europe, bouchons were transformed 100 years ago by Les Mères Lyonnaises, a generation of women cooks trained in the kitchens of grand local mansions. —

John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 Visitors can explore cheese-making at Grafton Village Cheese, dine at cozy taverns and a beloved general store, and enjoy museums, trails, and covered bridges. —

Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026 This was the original use for Bar Keepers Friend, to polish brass rails at bars and taverns, often underfoot. —

Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026

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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
One of the stops was for patients and staff at Shriners Children's Chicago, but teams of Trinity dancers are performing all over Chicago, taking center stage at schools, churches, and pubs.

— Noel Brennan, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026