noun
liquor store; sake shop
A shop that sells alcoholic beverages, especially sake. Similar to 酒屋, but 酒房 can carry a slightly more traditional or specialized nuance.
See also: 酒屋
駅前に新しい酒房ができた。
A new liquor store opened in front of the station.
酒屋 is the more common and general term for a liquor store. 酒房 is less frequent and may suggest a more specialized or traditional shop.
Compound of 酒 (sake, alcohol) and 房 (room, chamber, or shop). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination conventionally refers to a place where alcohol is sold.