as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
according to the state's dramshop laws, anyone who serves alcohol automatically incurs certain liabilities
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Recent Examples of dramshop
From Boston and Salem to Amherst and Portland, Maine, whether the theme is 1920s flapper or 1990s Gothic, hidden dramshops have proliferated over the last several years, as cocktail culture chases the allure of secrecy.
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James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Apr. 2023
James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramshop
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The killer was Stephen Simmons, a tavern keeper who had been convicted of murdering his wife during a drunken quarrel.Dan Austin, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
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In the show, the main character kills someone while driving drunk and is punished by spending the afterlife inside the prison of his own tavern.Jane Hillstrom, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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The village is also home to two beer pubs: One, Growler’s Beer Bistro (25 Main Street; 914-793-0608) near the train station and located within a former sub-station, features 20 local brews that include those from Peekskill Brewery, Hudson Valley Brewery and Industrial Arts Brewery.John Mariani, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Nora Mac’s, a traditional Irish pub and restaurant, opened quietly in late December in Ballantyne.Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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Click here to see more photos of the 0 Series saloon and SUV.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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The actress and singer, 55, partied at Kemo Sabe, a saloon in Aspen, with her manager, Benny Medina, and some friends, according to photos obtained by TMZ.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Mimicking an actual mountain course, it is formed from two slopes connected in an L Shape with a cafe in a wooden cabin perched high up between them.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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More big stories The new year ushered in new laws in California that affect cannabis cafes, artificial intelligence and parking.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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In fact, in the early days, the user’s experience on the platform centered on the search bar.Liz Pelly, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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The new plan involved drinks ready in four minutes or less, simplifying the menu, eliminating extra charges for non-dairy milks, reintroducing the condiment bar and redesigning stores to enhance the in-store experience.Mehdi Daoudi, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Dramshop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramshop. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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