1. a tavern or bar that sells alcoholic drinks, especially cheap liquor
Usage: archaic; chiefly historical

Examples

• The sailors headed to the nearest grogshop after months at sea.
• Many frontier towns had at least one grogshop on their main street.
• The old grogshop was converted into a general store.
• Local authorities tried to regulate the numerous grogshops in the port district.
• He spent his wages at the waterfront grogshop.
• The grogshop served rum and other spirits to weary travelers.