grogshop

[ grog-shop ]

noun

, British.

1. a saloon or barroom, especially a cheap one.

grogshop

/ ˈɡrɒɡˌʃɒp /

noun

1. rare.
   a drinking place, esp one of disreputable character
2. informal.
   a shop where liquor can be bought for drinking off the premises

Word History and Origins

Origin of grogshop¹

First recorded in 1765–75; grog + shop