n. An establishment that is open late at night, especially one that provides entertainment, such as a nightclub
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n. a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink
Word Usage
"Since much of the evidence comes from plays and ballads, the tavern or nightspot is essentially a place contingent on literature, and on vernacular poetry in particular, for its specific qualities and its enduring substance."