eli5: Pubs vs Bars
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“Pub” is just the UK word for a bar (short for “public house”). In the US I think it’s generally intended to convey something of a cozier, more friendly, and slightly upscale atmosphere. In practical terms, though, there’s no difference between the two.
There isn’t a hard line between the two. But in general, a pub is a restaurant that also serves alcoholic beverages, while a bar is a place that primarily serves alcoholic beverages that also happens to sell food on the side. There is a lot of overlap between the two and many places may accurately describe themselves as both a pub and a bar.
they are the same just different names. some would say pubs have different atmospheres/ different things available but none of those differences are official.
In most of the world, its just stylistic what you name your place, pub or bar.
In the UK, in theory a pub and a bar have different styles, a pub would be a more casual or “traditional” drinking place, and generally also serve full meals, while a bar can range to just about anything from a shitty dive bar, a club, or whatever. In the simple sense, a pub would be more casual and might veer more toward restaurant like in some cases (although they don’t need to serve food), while a bar is anything goes.
British pubs also tend to close early, say 1030-11pm (or midnight on like thurs/fri/sat), while bars often operate until late, although I’m not sure if this is a legal requirement or not
You can bring a dog into a pub, but not a bar. At least this holds true for more traditional pubs in the UK.
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