gastropub
gastropub
Pronunciation
/ˈɡæstroʊpʌb/
gas /ɡæs/:
/ɡ/ - voiced velar plosive
/æ/ - near-open front unrounded vowel
/s/ - voiceless alveolar fricative
tro /troʊ/:
/t/ - voiceless alveolar plosive
/r/ - alveolar approximant
/oʊ/ - close-mid back rounded vowel
pub /pʌb/:
/p/ - voiceless bilabial plosive
/ʌ/ - open-mid back unrounded vowel
/b/ - voiced bilabial plosive
Word Form Variations
Singular noun: gastropub
Plural noun: gastropubs
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun
A pub or tavern that specializes in high-quality food, often described as "gourmet" or "upscale," in addition to serving a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, particularly craft beer. The focus is typically on a more refined dining experience than a traditional pub.
Synonyms: gastro-lounge, upmarket pub, food-focused pub, dining pub
Antonyms: dive bar, greasy spoon, roadside diner, traditional pub (in a limited sense, where food is a secondary offering)
Examples of Use
News Article: "The historic tavern, once a local watering hole, has been reborn as a gastropub, drawing in crowds with its inventive menu and extensive wine list."
Online Publication: "Foodies across the city are flocking to 'The Spotted Duck,' a new gastropub that has been receiving rave reviews for its artisanal cheeses and locally sourced ingredients" (Eater, July 2024).
Book: "In her novel, the protagonist finds solace after a long day at work in a cozy gastropub, where she enjoys a gourmet burger and a pint of a craft stout" (The New Yorker, August 2023).
Social Media Post: "Just had the most incredible meal at this amazing gastropub! You have to try their truffle fries and pork belly sliders" (@foodieadventures on Instagram).
Podcast: "Our next guest is the head chef of 'The Fatted Calf,' a critically acclaimed gastropub in London known for reinventing classic British dishes" (The Food Chain Podcast, May 2024).
Menu Description: "Come in and enjoy our mouthwatering gastropub fare, featuring signature dishes like our duck confit poutine and smoked brisket mac and cheese."
Public Discourse: "I'm not in the mood for a greasy pub sandwich. Let's go to that new gastropub on the corner; they have a great charcuterie board" (conversation among friends).
Television Show: "The detective followed a lead to a trendy gastropub in the city's warehouse district, where the victim was last seen meeting an informant" (fictional television crime drama).
10 Famous Quotes Using Gastropub
"The trend of sports bar/gastropubs—let's call them sportstropubs—has broken the sports bar out of this rut, and those of us who love sports and food are happier for it." (Andy Staples, SI.com)
"At the gym, on the train platform, in the gastropub, behind the wheel." (Ian Bogost, The Atlantic)
"The wine bar is the new gastropub, and one of the best examples comes from two talented Momofuku Ko alums." (William Li, Town & Country)
"The neighborhood has a variety of independent shops, restaurants, art galleries, clothing stores, coffee shops, a gastropub, wine bar, fitness centers, and professional offices." (Wikipedia)
"Wait until the third hour, when the drunk frat boys and gastropub waitresses with headshots are all done with Backstreet Boys and Alicia Keys..." (Charles Yu, Interior Chinatown)
"The food here is very good, much better than standard gastropub fare." (Cambridge Dictionary)
"The Upper East Side needed a cozy and well-priced gastropub that felt like a special neighborhood spot." (Michael White, as told to New York Magazine)
"A gastropub is a pub that has a higher-end and culinarily more complex menu than a typical pub and grill type of place." (Quora)
"This brewery and gastropub will put the focus on their Da Plane Boss..." (Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun-Sentinel.com)
"Hyde Park has changed since a teenage Mensa went for gyros on 53rd Street—that strip is now a shopping district with gastropubs, a sushi joint, and a new skyscraper." (Morgan Elise Johnson, Chicago Reader)
Etymology
The word "gastropub" is a blend of two existing words: "gastronomy" and "pub."
"Gastronomy" refers to the art and science of good food and fine dining. It comes from the ancient Greek words gastēr, meaning "stomach," and nomos, meaning "law." So, literally, it's the "law of the stomach" or the principles of eating well.
"Pub" is a shortened version of "public house," a traditional British term for a tavern or bar.
The term "gastropub" was first used in 1991 when two friends, David Eyre and Mike Belben, opened a pub in London called The Eagle. They wanted to create a place that served high-quality, gourmet food that was a step above the usual simple pub fare (like a basic plowman's lunch or bangers and mash). They combined the idea of a traditional pub with the culinary principles of gastronomy, creating a new kind of establishment. The word caught on to describe this new trend of pubs that focused on serving excellent, often innovative food alongside their drinks.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Gastropub
"Gastropub grub": A casual, alliterative term for the type of food served at a gastropub.
"Hitting up a gastropub": A common phrase meaning to go to a gastropub.
"A gastropub kind of night": Describing an evening focused on good food and drinks in a relaxed, upscale pub setting.
"More of a gastropub than a pub": Used to make a distinction, emphasizing that a place prioritizes food quality over traditional pub simplicity.
"From greasy spoon to gastropub": An idiom to describe a transformation or upgrade of a dining establishment from a basic diner to a more sophisticated venue.
"The pub's gone gastro": A colloquial way of saying a traditional pub has been renovated and now serves higher-end food.
"Gastropub culture": A phrase referring to the trend and ethos of these establishments, which blend casual drinking with serious dining.
"Pub fare with a gastro flair": A rhyming phrase to describe the elevated food found at these places.
"The gastropub revolution": A term used to describe the widespread shift in the culinary scene where traditional pubs began focusing on high-quality food.
"Serving up gastropub": A simplified, almost metaphorical way of saying a place offers the gastropub experience.
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Source Information
Definition of gastropub from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
