bar

establishment serving alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises

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A bar is a place where people go to drink alcoholic beverages while socializing with others on-site. Bars matter because they serve as common gathering spaces in many communities where people meet friends, unwind after work, or enjoy entertainment.

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OpenStreetMap tag: amenity=bar
Commons category: Bars (establishment)
Commons gallery: Bar
native label: bar

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A hotel bar in Switzerland A bar, also known as a saloon, a tavern or tippling house, or sometimes as a pub or club, is a retail business that serves alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, liquor, cocktails, and other beverages such as mineral water and soft drinks. Bars often also sell snacks, such as chips (crisps) or peanuts, for consumption on their premises. Some types of bars, such as pubs, may also serve food from a restaurant menu. The term "bar" refers both to the countertop where drinks are prepared and served and also by extension to the entirety of the establishment in which the bar is located.