brewpub

American

[broo-puhb] / ˈbruˌpʌb /

noun

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

brewpub British

/ ˈbruːˌpʌb /

noun

a pub that incorporates a brewery on its premises

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Etymology

Origin of brewpub

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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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

Now, to add insult to injury, the only Supercenters the company is keeping are flanked by condos, a craft brewpub and a bar with ping-pong tables and mussels on the menu.

From Washington Post • Mar. 2, 2023

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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