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Definition of gastropub
gastropub
/ˈɡæs.troʊˌpʌb/
gas · tro · pub
Plural:gastropubs
gastropub Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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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