taphouse

[ tap-hous ]

noun

, British.

, plural tap·hous·es [tap, -hou-ziz].

1. an inn or tavern where liquor for sale is kept on tap.

taphouse

/ ˈtæpˌhaʊs /

noun

1. rare.
   an inn or bar

Word History and Origins

Origin of taphouse¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; tap ² + house

Example Sentences

On a recent weeknight, some of the doctors gathered at a taphouse for drinks and dinner.

From Los Angeles Times

A taphouse with a pinball game room, this newcomer takes over the former Belltown Billiards space and boasts a 24-self-pour tap beer system.

From Seattle Times

Among the relative newcomers for drinks stand Blaylock’s Whiskey Bar, with its tall library of spirits just a ladder away, and Galactix, a taphouse/arcade with vintage games in a futuristic Star Wars setting.

From Washington Post

Starting and ending at Two Beers Brewing Co., with stops at Georgetown’s finest taphouses along the way, this walk is a refreshing change of pace for those who typically avoid Seattle’s industrial neighborhoods.

From Seattle Times

After the class was over, everyone received a complimentary drink ticket to use in the brewery's attached taphouse to help recover any lost calories.

From Fox News

Related Words

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