singles bar

American  

noun

1. a bar or tavern catering to a clientele composed chiefly of single men and women, especially those seeking a lover or spouse.

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singles bar British  

noun

1. a bar or club that is a social meeting place for single people

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Etymology

Origin of singles bar

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

In the 1950s, he opened what was considered Manhattan’s original singles bar: Malachy’s, on the Upper East Side.

From New York Times

Mr. Newman had run a few other businesses, including a singles bar and a steakhouse, before he decided to try a comedy club.

From New York Times

When they emerge, it gets noisy — 105 decibels noisy, like “a singles bar gone horribly, horribly wrong,” Cooley says.

From Seattle Times

One day, early last year, I found myself driving to a singles bar in winter snow.

From New York Times

She wanted me to go to a singles bar.

From New York Times