saloon

• alehouse
• bar
• barrelhouse
• barroom
• beer joint
• bistro
• bottle club
• brewpub
• cabaret
• cafe
• cantina
• cocktail lounge
• dive
• dramshop
• drinkery
• gin mill
• grogshop
• hangout
• joint
• nightclub
• package store
• pub
• public house
• roadhouse
• speakeasy
• sports bar
• taproom
• tavern
• watering hole
• watering place
• wineshop

• noun
  1. A large room, especially one used to receive and entertain guests.
  2. A gathering of people for a social or intellectual meeting.
  3. An art gallery or exhibition; especially the Paris salon or autumn salon.
  4. A beauty salon or similar establishment.
  5. A tavern, especially in an American Old West setting.
  6. A lounge bar in an English public house, contrasted with the public bar.
  7. The most common body style for modern cars, with a boot or trunk.
  8. The cabin area of a boat or yacht devoted to seated relaxation, often combined with dining table.
  9. The part of a rail carriage or multiple unit containing seating for passengers.

• The cowboy walked into the dusty saloon, the swinging doors announcing his arrival.
• The vintage saloon car gleamed under the sunlight, a classic beauty of its time.
• They decided to meet at the local saloon for a drink after work.
• The old western movie featured a memorable scene in the bustling saloon, complete with poker games and rowdy patrons.
• The new downtown saloon had a modern twist, offering craft cocktails and live music.

cabaret

cafe

eatery

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