1. a bar, tavern, or other establishment where alcoholic drinks are sold and consumed
Usage: chiefly historical or legal; often used in the phrase 'dramshop law' (legislation holding bar owners liable for injuries caused by intoxicated patrons)

Examples

• The old dramshop on Main Street closed down decades ago.
• Dramshop laws vary significantly from state to state.
• He spent most evenings at the local dramshop with his friends.
• The lawsuit invoked dramshop liability against the bar owner.
• In the 19th century, the dramshop was a common gathering place in towns.