Tavern
Tavern
Tavern (/ˈtavərn/) is a place where people gather to drink alcoholic beverages and often also to eat. The term originates from the Latin word taberna which means a shed, workshop, stall, or pub.
Etymology
The word tavern is derived from the Latin word taberna and the Greek word taverna, whose original meaning was a shed, workshop, stall, or pub. In English, the term is defined as a house of entertainment, a public house, or a pub where people gather to drink alcoholic beverages and often also to eat.
Related Terms
- Public House: A public house, or pub, is a house licensed to sell alcohol to the general public. It is a relaxed, social drinking establishment and in many places, especially in villages, a pub can be the focal point of the community.
- Inn: An inn is a tavern which has a license to put up guests. The word comes from the Old English in, meaning 'dwelling', 'lodging', or 'household'.
- Bar (establishment): A bar is a retail business establishment that serves alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, liquor, cocktails, and other beverages such as mineral water and soft drinks.
- Alehouse: An alehouse is a type of public house which specializes in serving ale.
- Beer Hall: A beer hall is a large pub that specializes in beer.
See Also
- History of Public Houses
- Alcohol Licensing Laws of the United Kingdom
- Types of Drinking Establishments
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tavern
- Wikipedia's article - Tavern
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