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brewpub

American  
[broo-puhb] / ˈbruˌpʌb /

noun

  1. a bar serving beer brewed at a small microbrewery on the premises.


brewpub British  
/ ˈbruːˌpʌb /

noun

  1. a pub that incorporates a brewery on its premises

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of brewpub

First recorded in 1985–90

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The vibe in his Irish brewpub remained fairly chill, he added.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2025

In Scotts Valley, Laughing Monk brewpub has plenty of bar food, including bourbon burgers and sweet potato fries.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 12, 2024

Near Lake Tahoe, the Alibi Ale Works brewpub and restaurant was one of the few businesses open on Saturday.

From Seattle Times Mar. 3, 2024

Diners at a brewpub in this company town can wash down a Reactor Core pizza with a Plutonium Porter.

From New York Times Sep. 10, 2022

At first, Annabelle thought he was hitting the tavern, but tonight, they’re in Black Bear, Idaho, on Yellow Dog Road and there’s not a brewpub in sight.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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