1) An inn or hostelry 
in Britain and regions of British influence, an establishment providing alcoholic liquors to be consumed on the premises. English common law early ... [1 related articles]
Building licensed for consumption of liquor. In Britain a pub is either `free` (when the licensee has free choice of suppliers) or, more often, `tied` to a brewery company owning the house....
The public house was a 19th century development, distinctive from the earlier BEER HOUSE by its decorative treatment and fittings.
[n] - (British) tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms
pub noun tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
a tavern. · an inn or hostelry.