alehouse

[ eyl-hous ]

noun

, plural ale·hous·es [eyl, -hou-ziz].

1. a tavern where ale or beer is sold; bar; pub.

alehouse

/ ˈeɪlˌhaʊs /

noun

1. archaic.
   a place where ale was sold; tavern
2. informal.
   another name for pub

Word History and Origins

Origin of alehouse¹

before 1000; Middle English, Old English. See ale, house

Example Sentences

The former Canterbury Alehouse, once one of the biggest Capitol Hill restaurant spaces on the market, now belongs to the investors behind the swanky Indian bistro Rasai in Fremont.

From Seattle Times

A restaurant group led by chef Ethan Stowell has purchased the historic watering hole The Attic Alehouse in Madison Park and has plans to reopen the dive bar as early as April.

From Seattle Times

Takeout: The Barking Dog Alehouse offers their annual Thanksgiving meal kit for five to seven people including a ready-to-roast turkey, mashed potatoes and elevated classic side dishes.

From Seattle Times

By Tae, the 8-seat sushi-counter that had a cult following inside Chophouse Row on Capitol Hill, relocates into bigger digs on Beacon Hill in the former Tippe and Drague Alehouse space.

From Seattle Times

Reputed to be the oldest alehouse in England, the St Albans venue had survived wars, plagues and economic crises, but closed in February after the licensee's company went into administration.

From BBC

Related Words

• bar
• hotel
• inn
• lodge
• lounge
• pub
• saloon
• watering hole