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A bar, also known as a saloon, a tavern or tippling house, or sometimes as a pub or club, is a retail business that serves alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, liquor, cocktails, and other beverages such as mineral water and soft drinks. Bars often also sell snack foods, such as crisps or peanuts, for consumption on
Introduction. Brief history of bars and alcoholic drinks. Development of bars. Modern bar design, layout and location. Ownership types – pubs and bars. Legal aspects affecting beverage. businesses. The modern pub experience. Conclusion. References. Lesson 1: The Development of Bars. Aims and Learning Outcomes of the Lesson.
The bar has a rich history, with evidence of drinking establishments dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. These establishments, often called “tabernae,” would serve wine and sometimes even food , making them the original “ wine and dine” establishments (sorry Olive Garden).
Fundamentally, a bar is a commercial establishment selling alcohol by the drink. Yet this minimal definition hardly captures the essence of an institution that has served as the chief leisure headquarters for millions of Americans for nearly four centuries.
This chapter aims to provide the knowledge necessary to understand the origin and development of the bar and its alcoholic beverages, from the ancient times up to the 21st Century. It also explores the various types of ownership, designs, traditions and innova-tive practices which modern pubs and bars have adapted to sustain their business.
It traces bars back to ancient Greece and Rome, where taverns served food and drink. Throughout history, bars have evolved from simple taverns and alehouses to different specialized types of bars today, including sports bars, college bars, and bars focused on specific drinks.
The Development of 1 Bars Aims and learning outcomes This chapter aims to provide the knowledge necessary to understand the origin and development of the bar and its alcoholic beverages, from the ancient times up to the 21st Century.
