Synonyms for

Tavern

Verb / ˈtævɜ:n / Another word for tavern — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a place where people can go to drink and socialize

Synonyms & similar words

taphouse pub bar saloon inn taproom alehouse cantina bistro cafe nightclub lounge club taphouse roadhouse gastropub

Synonyms by register

Formal

establishment inn public house hostelry

Informal

pub bar watering hole local

Literary

alehouse grogshop saloon

Antonyms

home residence private dwelling personal space sanctuary

Common collocations

  • old tavern
  • historic tavern
  • village tavern
  • country tavern
  • local tavern
  • cozy tavern
  • dark tavern

Word family

noun tavern
adjective tavern-like

Usage note

A tavern is a place where alcoholic drinks are sold and consumed, often with food. It can sometimes imply a more rustic or historical setting than a modern bar or pub.

Example sentences

  1. The tavern was crowded with people enjoying their drinks.
  2. We stopped at the tavern for a quick bite to eat.
  3. The old tavern had been around for over a hundred years.
  4. The tavern owner was friendly and welcoming to everyone who walked through the door.
  5. The tavern had a great selection of beers on tap.

Quotes

  • 'I rolled my eyes. 'You want me to meet you at a tavern?' 'It's a nice tavern,' he said with a shrug. 'You'll like it.' - Richard Castle
  • 'I'm a kind of paranoiac in reverse. I suspect people of plotting to make me happy.' - J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye
  • 'This is a tavern, not a church. You don't have to whisper.' - Ilona Andrews, Magic Bleeds

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