public house

Example Sentences

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He opened his own architectural practice in Kirkcaldy in 1895 and specialised in theatre, cinema and public house work.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

A record of customers will be kept, challenging the ethos of a public house open to all without membership or registration.

From Reuters • Jul. 2, 2020

The Spotted Dog was described as "a well accustomed public house" in 1792, by which time it was at least 30 years old.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2019

A public house is typically a focal point for a community.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2018

“I talked it over with a few members of the council and we decided that it would be quite all right for you to use the public house if you would care to.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss