noun
- a place where alcoholic drinks are served; a bar or pub
- a small hotel or inn, especially one that serves food and drink
Usage: historical
Examples
- The old tavern served the best fish and chips in town.
- Travelers would stop at the tavern for a hot meal and a place to rest.
- The local tavern was filled with regulars watching the game.
- Colonial taverns were important gathering places for the community.
- She met her friends at the tavern after work.
- The historic tavern had been serving customers for over two centuries.