Pubs – Perfect Place for Suds and Grub…without the Club
Zero-Star Recruit | Jul 26, 2010 | Comments 2
Bar, tavern, saloon, beer-gardening, drinking-hole…are all different names for a pub. Dating back to the pub’s early forms known as a “Public House” in many parts of Europe, the pub has always been a community based establishment that served its patrons suds and grub.
Some pubs offered lodging and adult entertainment for its customers: before during and after hours. “rum-runners” would often use pubs as a truck stop, so-to-speak, when making long distance runs during the prohibition era. In exchange for a hideout; the “rum-runner” would offer the pub wwner a case or two of the booz he was running in exchange for a little rest and relaxation from the law!
As most modern drinking establishments, pubs had to adhere to strict laws and often “bucked” the system when inspectors visited the premises. According to a forklore website, one pub was being inspected; the owner of the pub knew he would fail the inspection so he got the inspector drunk, gave him a room and the inspector got fired for not returning to work. The next day the inspector was bartending for the pub!
Speaking of bartending…most pubs have one bartender, who is usually second in command and well known by patrons, and a few waitors or waitresses. Pubs most often have a diverse food menu that is complimentary to the alcohol that they serve.
Some things never get old. Some things rarely change and for the pub this is an absolute truth!
In Louisville, KY, pubs are becoming more popular than ever. Hell, Baxter avenue has over six pubs in a three block area.
For my generation, the club scene is not so cool anymore. The pub is where it’s at. You can take a buddy, your girl/boy friend or even family. Enjoy some unique brew and or liquors, listen to soft music (in some cases, live-bands) all while chowing down on a good meal! I’ve listed some of my favorite pubs here in Louisville, KY. The rest is up to you.
From me to Da’Ville!
Reggie P’s Favorite Pubs:
1. R Place Pub/ 9603 Whipps Mill Rd./ Louisville, KY / 502-425-8516
2. Pub Louisville/ 412 S. 4th Street/ Louisville, KY / 502-569-7782
3. Diamond Pub & Billiards/ 3814 Frankfort Ave./ Louisville, KY / 502-895-7513
4. RiRa Irish Pub / 445 South 4th Street / Louisville, KY / 502-587-1825
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A bar is a long, thin wooden counter where patron are served alcoholic beverages. The place where a bar is can also be called a bar.
A tavern was a bar that included places to stay overnight. Similar to the more modern bed and breakfast. Today, the name tavern is used with out meaning anything.
A saloon was a building in the American West which like a tavern has places to sleep. It also usually had a place for prostitutes to ply their trade.
A pub, short for public house, is a gathering place that also serves drinks.