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Generally, it is perceived that there are many places which are involved in the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages like serving to the guests for their consumption inside the premises, or like occasions which do not include any commercial trade or shops like liquor stores which permits the consumers to take away the liquour for consumption at some other place. From the above, it is suggested that the places offering beverages for in-premises consumption are more frequented by consumers and are more or less associated with the hospitality industry being their primary, secondary or tertiary business activity. It is a fact that the hospitality industry all across the world considers bars as an integral part of the complete guest experience. |\n| 1.2 OBJECTIVES |\n| After reading this chapter learner will be able to:\u003Cbr>􀁸 Understand about the history of bar and alcoholic beverages.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Have knowledge about modern bar design, layouts and location.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Classify various types of bars.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Identify the legal aspects affecting beverage businesses.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Bartender. |\n| 1.3 BAR |\n\nThe Cambridge dictionary defines bar as ―a place where drinks, especially alcoholic drinks, are sold and drunk, or the area in such a place where the person serving the  \ndrinks stands‖. Collins put it other way and defines bar as ―A bar is a room in a pub or hotel where alcoholic drinks are served‖. Oxford defines bar as ―An establishment where alcohol and sometimes other refreshments are served‖. 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