beer hall

noun

1. a bar, cabaret, or the like, chiefly serving beer and usually offering music, dancing, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of beer hall¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

This comparison feels obvious: One is a beer hall and the others are pricey, members-only clubs.

From Los Angeles Times

Former President Donald J. Trump was in view below, waving goodbye to a throng of supporters who had packed a beer hall to hear him speak for less than 10 minutes.

From New York Times

Since Gary Szeredy took over the cavernous beer hall in 2020, he’s added local brews and expanded the menu to include burgers and fried chicken in addition to the kitchen’s wide selection of sausages.

From Seattle Times

Bars and beer halls around Johannesburg are always high on conspiracy theories.

From Washington Times

Back then, Hitler’s audience couldn’t have known that his speech in a Munich beer hall would prove to be a step toward World War II. Had they guessed, would they have turned back?

From Seattle Times