beer garden

noun

1. an outdoor tavern where beer and other alcoholic beverages are served.

Word History and Origins

Origin of beer garden¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

While some pubs have big beer gardens, many don’t have any outdoor space so the smoking section is relegated to the gambling room - a controversial but common fixture in pubs across Sydney.

From BBC

Chief executive of Revolution Bars, Rob Pitchers, said he was not convinced smoking in beer gardens was "prevalent enough to be putting any strain at all on the NHS".

From BBC

Additions could include beer gardens, water features, a viewing tower and small pop-up retail stations to incubate new stores.

From Los Angeles Times

PrideFest Capitol Hill: This popular street celebration is back with three performance stages, local businesses, beer gardens and amazing food vendors — plus family and youth programming.

From Seattle Times

It was a chance encounter in a beer garden that changed Hannah's life.

From BBC

Related Words

• bistro
• inn
• lounge
• pub
• saloon
• tavern