Question: what is the difference between tavern and pub

title: Drinking establishment
text: A drinking establishment is a business whose primary function is the serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises . Some establishments may also serve food , or have entertainment , but their main purpose is to serve alcoholic beverages . There are different types of drinking establishment ranging from seedy bars or nightclubs , sometimes termed `` dive bars '' , to 5,000 seat beer halls and elegant places of entertainment for the elite . A public house , informally known as a `` pub '' , is an establishment licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises in countries and regions of British influence . Although the terms are increasingly used to refer to the same thing , there is a difference between pubs , bars , inns , taverns and lounges where alcohol is served commercially . A tavern or pot - house is , loosely , a place of business where people gather to drink alcoholic beverages and , more than likely , also be served food , though not licensed to put up guests . The word derives from the Latin taberna and the Greek ταβέρνα / taverna . 

Answer: answer: A public house , informally known as a `` pub '' , is an establishment licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises in countries and regions of British influence .
A tavern or pot - house is , loosely , a place of business where people gather to drink alcoholic beverages and , more than likely , also be served food , though not licensed to put up guests .
answer: A public house, informally known as a `` pub '', is an establishment licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises in countries and regions of British influence. A tavern or pot - house is, loosely, a place of business where people gather to drink alcoholic beverages and, more than likely, also be served food, though not licensed to put up guest .  The word derives from the Latin taberna and the Greek taverna.