beer hall

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of beer hall

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

Enat says three men, dressed in army uniform, entered her home in South Gondar and began asking questions about her family background and whether Fano fighters had visited the beer hall where she worked.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2023

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 • Jun. 21, 2023

I can still see Serkin swaying on the piano bench, mouthing the German words to a joyous theme, almost a beer hall tune, in the “Choral Fantasy,” as he played along.

From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2022

At the word Matsika, the beer hall emptied out.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer