as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
we spent an interesting evening in that desert town's lone cantina
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Recent Examples of cantina
The city also has a legendary nightlife scene, with many bars, cantinas, and clubs, most of which offer live music and are housed in centuries-old saloon-style buildings.
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Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024
After a few years, Ray shifted his attention full time to Casa Vega, turning it into one of the city’s most popular Mexican cantinas.
—Bill Esparza, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2024
One of the oldest cantinas in the city, El Cardenal Cantina has a guest list of regulars and transients every night of the week.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024
Government workers stop in at century-old cantinas for an afternoon beer (try La Ópera for gilded old-world opulence or Salón Tenampa for some of the city's best tequila).
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
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Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024
After a few years, Ray shifted his attention full time to Casa Vega, turning it into one of the city’s most popular Mexican cantinas.
—Bill Esparza, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2024
One of the oldest cantinas in the city, El Cardenal Cantina has a guest list of regulars and transients every night of the week.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024
Government workers stop in at century-old cantinas for an afternoon beer (try La Ópera for gilded old-world opulence or Salón Tenampa for some of the city's best tequila).
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cantina
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Lots of restaurants around town serve them, either as a starter or as the main event of a humble, satisfying winter meal, but the refined 37 Alpine Eating and the classic family-run tavern Gasthaus Fink just beside Piazza Walther are especially nice places to enjoy them.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Those in Birmingham can also visit the tavern that inspired the show's criminal hangout.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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Bradshaw Animal Shelter in Mather had a small cafe prior to the pandemic, which has also been nixed.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Jan. 2025
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Several other tenants are expected to open in the district this year, including Standard Beer + Food and the all-day cafe Good Graces.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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Geno Auriemma sees championship path after UConn women’s basketball’s vintage dominance vs. Seton Hall Geno Auriemma sees championship path after UConn women's basketball's vintage dominance vs. Seton Hall CT brewery closes a popular shoreline pub and restaurant location.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2025
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No one at the pub, staff or customer, knew about the royal arrival.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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After dinner, the saloon comes alive with the warmth of a crackling fireplace as does the main lodge, where staff and guests alike dance to country music played by local musicians.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
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Cline noted that the first gunfight in the film, set in front of a saloon, was among the most tricky to get right in terms of color and lighting.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
20 Nov. 2024
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Where to Drink Rakia Bar Open since 2006, this convivial bar is dedicated to Serbia’s beloved brandy, called rakia.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Starbucks is bringing back perks like free refills for in-house customers and a condiment bar.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Cantina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cantina. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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