Synonyms for

Pub

Verb / pʌb / Another word for pub — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A pub is a place where people can go to drink and socialize.

Synonyms & similar words

saloon pothouse publichouse ginmill taphouse bar tavern saloon inn taproom nightspot drinkery local boozer alehouse gastropub roadhouse bistro cantina canteen club dive

Synonyms by register

Formal

public house establishment bar tavern

Informal

local watering hole boozer pub grub

Literary

inn alehouse hostelry

Antonyms

home private residence office library cafe restaurant

Common collocations

  • local pub
  • country pub
  • city pub
  • pub garden
  • pub lunch
  • pub quiz
  • pub crawl
  • pub landlord

Word family

noun pub
verb pubbing

Usage note

Primarily British English. Refers to a public house, a place for drinking alcohol and socializing. 'Pub grub' refers to food served in a pub.

Example sentences

  1. I met my friends at the pub for a drink.
  2. The pub was packed with people watching the game.
  3. My dad likes to go to the pub to have a beer.
  4. There's a new pub opening up down the street.
  5. The pub has a great selection of craft beers.

Quotes

  • I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me. - Winston Churchill
  • Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut. - Ernest Hemingway
  • Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. - Benjamin Franklin

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