Rathskeller: meaning, definitions and examples
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rathskeller
[ หrรฆtหskษlษ ]
beer hall
A rathskeller is a restaurant or bar, especially one located in a cellar or basement, that serves beer and often traditional German food. The term is derived from the German 'Ratskeller,' which refers to a municipal, town hall cellar where beer would be served. Rathskellers are often characterized by a cozy, rustic atmosphere and are popular social gathering places, especially in areas with German heritage.
Synonyms
beer hall, brewery, pub, tavern
Examples of usage
- We had dinner at the local rathskeller last night.
- The rathskeller offered a selection of craft beers.
- He enjoyed the lively atmosphere of the rathskeller.
- We celebrated Oktoberfest in the rathskeller.
Translations
Translations of the word "rathskeller" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rathskeller
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคฅเฅเคธเคเฅเคฒเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Rathskeller
๐ฎ๐ฉ rathskeller
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐััะบะตะปะปะตั
๐ต๐ฑ rathskeller
๐ฏ๐ต ใฉใผใในใฑใฉใผ
๐ซ๐ท rathskeller
๐ช๐ธ rathskeller
๐น๐ท rathskeller
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ผํธ์ค์ผ๋ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงุซุณููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ rathskeller
๐ธ๐ฐ rathskeller
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆฏๅฏๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ rathskeller
๐ฎ๐ธ rathskeller
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐััะบะตะปะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแกแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rathskeller
๐ฒ๐ฝ rathskeller
Etymology
The word 'rathskeller' originates from German, combining 'Rat' meaning council and 'Keller' meaning cellar. In historical terms, a Ratskeller was a space beneath a town hall (Rathaus) where council members and citizens could gather to enjoy beer and socialize. The tradition of visiting rathskellers is deeply rooted in German culture and reflects the importance of communal drinking spaces in fostering community spirit. As German immigrants settled in various parts of the world, they brought the concept of rathskellers with them, leading to the establishment of similar venues in places like the United States. Over time, the term has come to describe any casual place that serves beer, regardless of its architectural style or specific connection to municipal buildings.