Whats the Difference between a BAR and a TAVERN ?

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pacmanplayer asked:


What makes a BAR and a TAVERN different ? got into an arguement with my boss and now I want answers ..LOL ..maybe some bartenders out there can help .Thanks in advance

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Esmerelda

Tavern implies food service.
Bar simply implies alcohol.
But honestly, the only real difference is pretention….

Daniel M

It is my understanding that a bar is only a liquor serving outlet whilst a tavern may have accomodation attached

Amanda S

Hi there! I’m not sure about this. I do however come from a small town that has several of both. I have friends also that own both. The only difference I have noticed is that a tavern serves food and usually the bar only serves drinks. I will ask my friends too be sure.

Have a great day!
Amanda

MikeL

tavĀ·ern
NOUN:

1: An establishment licensed to sell alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises.
2: An inn for travelers.
I think that would include room and board also

AS for the Bar
I assume it is more a room where drinks are served.

steve b

a bar is a new concept in the pub trade. In the old days a pub or tavern must provide water, a inn must provide some where to sleep overnight and food and a coaching house must provide accommodation and food for people and a livery for horses and food for them. That is old laws in England and the rest of the UK and Ireland.

Gwendolyn

A Tavern typically serves both food and beverage where as a Bar serves beverage only.

Tracy Terry

same, but tavern sounds more cozy

oneiloilojeepney

A Tavern will also serve full meals.

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