noun
drinking establishment; bar
A somewhat formal or written term for a place where alcoholic beverages are served; in everyday speech, 飲み屋 or バー are more common.
駅前に新しい飲酒店ができた。
A new drinking establishment opened in front of the station.
この通りには飲酒店が並んでいる。
Drinking establishments line this street.
Compound of 飲酒 (drinking alcohol) and 店 (shop, establishment).