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Definition of gastropub

gastropub

/ˈɡæs.troʊˌpʌb/
gas · tro · pub

Plural:gastropubs
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• noun

1

A pub, bar, or tavern that specializes in serving high-quality, restaurant-style food alongside a curated selection of beer, wine, and spirits.

Example

"We booked a table at the neighborhood gastropub to try their artisanal burgers and local craft ales."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in British English in 1991 as a portmanteau of 'gastronomy' and 'pub' following the opening of The Eagle in Clerkenwell, London, which pioneered serving restaurant-quality meals in a traditional public house setting.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gastropub. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gastropub
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