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A pub (short for public house) is a drinking establishment licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises. The term first appeared in the late 17th century, and was used to differentiate private houses from those which were open to the public as alehouses, taverns and inns.[1] Today, there is no strict definition, but CAMRA states a pub has four characteristics:[2] The history of pubs can be traced to taverns in Roman Britain,[3][4] and through Anglo-Saxon alehouses, but it was not until the early 19th century that pubs, as they are today, first began to appear. The model also became popular in countries and regions of British influence, where pubs are often still considered to be an important aspect of their culture.[5][6][7] In many places, especially in villages, pubs are the focal point of local communities. In his 17th-century diary, Samuel Pepys described the pub as "the heart of England".[8] Although the drinks traditionally served include draught beer and ci

Pub - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Establishment that serves alcoholic drinks For other uses, see Pub (disambiguation) . "Public house" redirects here; not to be confused with Public housing . "Ye olde pub" redirects here. For the plane flown by Charles Brown in WWII, see Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler incident . Unicorn Hotel, Church Street, Manchester, England A thatched country pub, the Williams Arms, near Braunton , Devon , England The interior of a typical British pub The Ale-House Door (painting of c. 1790 by Henry Singleton ) A pub (short for public h

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