Index of drinking establishment–related articles
Index of Drinking Establishment–Related Articles
This page serves as a comprehensive index for articles related to drinking establishments, such as bars, pubs, taverns, and nightclubs. Drinking establishments are venues where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed. They play a significant role in social culture around the world, each with its unique history, legislation, and cultural significance.
Types of Drinking Establishments[edit | edit source]
- Bar: A general term for an establishment that serves alcoholic beverages; can also refer to the counter within such an establishment where the drinks are served.
- Pub: Short for "public house," a type of drinking establishment found mainly in the United Kingdom and other countries influenced by British culture. Pubs often serve as social hubs in their communities.
- Tavern: Historically, a place offering lodging and food in addition to alcohol. In modern usage, the term is often synonymous with pubs or bars.
- Nightclub: A drinking establishment that also serves as a venue for entertainment, such as music and dancing.
- Cocktail lounge: A more upscale bar that specializes in serving cocktails.
- Brewpub: A hybrid establishment that brews its own beer for sale on the premises.
- Speakeasy: An illicit establishment selling alcoholic beverages during the Prohibition era in the United States.
By Country[edit | edit source]
- Pubs in the United Kingdom
- Bars in the United States
- Izakaya: A type of informal Japanese pub.
- Biergarten: A traditional German outdoor beer garden.
- Café: In some cultures, particularly in Europe, cafes serve alcoholic beverages alongside coffee and other non-alcoholic drinks.
Legal and Cultural Aspects[edit | edit source]
- Alcohol laws: Regulations governing the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages, which vary significantly from country to country.
- Drinking culture: The customs and practices associated with drinking alcohol, which differ widely across different societies.
- Prohibition: A period in the early 20th century when the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcoholic beverages were banned in the United States.
Related Topics[edit | edit source]
- Bartender: A person who serves drinks at a bar.
- Cocktail: A mixed drink typically made with a distilled liquor as its base ingredient.
- Happy hour: A period of time during which a bar offers discounts on alcoholic drinks.
- Microbrewery: A brewery that produces a limited amount of beer, often with a focus on quality and unique flavors.
See Also[edit | edit source]
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