taproom

[ tap-room, -roo m ]

/ ˈtæpˌrum, -ˌrʊm /

a barroom, especially in an inn or hotel; bar.

Origin of taproom

First recorded in 1800–10; tap² + room

“Thankee,” said Bumpkin; but he had hardly spoken when he was startled by the most uproarious cheers from p. 225the taproom.

The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit |Richard Harris
From the taproom came loud howls of derision from the associated village sports of Seguro.

The Ghost Breaker |Charles Goddard
A brief search showed that the place was empty, save for the dead in the taproom.

Won by the Sword |G.A. Henty
A confident voice was doing some high talking in the taproom.

The O'Ruddy |Stephen Crane

The girl had a little parlour to sit in, away from the noise of the taproom, and a clean bedchamber at the top of the house.

The Woman in White |Wilkie Collins

taproom

/ (ˈtæpˌruːm, -ˌrʊm) /

a bar, as in a hotel or pub