a place for the sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks.

a room or place for general use for a specific purpose

a dining saloon on a ship.

a large cabin for the common use of passengers on a passenger vessel.

British .

(in a tavern or pub) a section of a bar or barroom separated from the public bar and often having more comfortable furnishings and a quieter atmosphere.

saloon car.

a drawing room or reception room.

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alehouse , bar , barroom , beer joint , cocktail lounge , dive * , drinkery , gin mill * , hangout * , joint * , nightclub , pub , public house , speakeasy , taproom , tavern , watering holenotes:a salon is a gallery where works of art can be displayed , a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work , or a large room used for receiving and entertaining guests; a saloon is a tavern or pub with a bar and public rooms , cabin , dramshop , groggery , grogshop , hall , testament