gastropub

[ gas-troh-puhb ]

noun

1. a bar that serves good food and high-quality alcoholic beverages.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gastropub¹

First recorded in 1990–95; gastro(nomy) + pub

Example Sentences

People know about a gastropub, but what is a gastro bar?

From Salon

Kuba alleges the Watts Labor Community Action Committee has not been reimbursing her organization fully or on time for senior services, which has led to delays in paying the caterer, Far Bar, a gastropub in Little Tokyo, for meals.

From Los Angeles Times

Grab a craft beer at Father’s Office gastropub Later in the afternoon, I might head to Father’s Office, Sang Yoon’s gastropub in Santa Monica, where they have a great beer selection.

From Los Angeles Times

Even by today’s elevated standards, Brouwer’s offered more ambitious gastropub fare than just about any local beer hall, including the Flemish beef stew stoofvlees, deep-fried smelts, and Rock Cornish hen stuffed with smoked sheep’s milk cheese, herbs and bacon.

From Seattle Times

It’s a much-improved gastropub menu, with Dungeness crab rolls and a seared tuna sandwich, and classics like sausage rolls and fish and chips.

From Seattle Times