A bar is a retail business establishment that serves alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, liquor, cocktails, and other beverages such as mineral water and soft drinks. It is also known as a saloon or a tavern or sometimes as a pub or club, referring to the actual establishment, as in pub bar or club bar, etc. Snack foods such as crisps or peanuts are often sold in bars for use on the premises. Food from a restaurant menu may be served in certain forms of bars, such as pubs. The countertop and area where drinks are served are often referred to as a "bar."
The word stems from the metal or wooden bar (barrier) that runs the length of the "bar." Over time, bar heights were reduced and high stools were added, but the brass bar remained. Bars provide patrons with stools or chairs that are set at tables or counters. "Music bars," "live venues," and "nightclubs" are all terms used to describe bars that include entertainment or live music. Bars vary in price from cheap dive bars to upscale hangouts, and they often accompany dining establishments. Many bars offer a discount period, dubbed "happy hour" or "discount of the day," to promote patronage during off-peak hours. During peak hours, bars that are nearly full can impose a cover charge or a minimum drink purchase requirement. Bars may have bouncers to ensure that patrons are of legal age, to eject drunk or belligerent patrons, and to collect cover charges.
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