public bar

American  

noun

British.

1. (in a tavern or pub) the common section of a bar or barroom, not as exclusive, as quiet, or as comfortably furnished as the saloon section.

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public bar British  

noun

1. Also called: the public.  a bar in a public house usually serving drinks at a cheaper price than in the saloon bar Compare private bar

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Example Sentences

Their design, by architect Alexandros Washburn, featured a facade of Doric columns along the station’s Seventh Avenue entrance meant to mimic the original and a public park modeled on nearby Bryant Park.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

A middle school, public park and bank are all within walking distance of the encampment.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2025

In addition to dogs like Ivy, who can be aggressive towards others, there are unknown diseases, people, and elements in a public park.

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2025

The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, which manages the 588 acres of public park land in the Santa Monica Mountains, said the safety and well-being of children will always be its highest priority.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025

It never became a public park on the Agate Passage.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day