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A spot to get smashed with grub? (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gastropub

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(Other definitions for gastropub that I've seen before include "Bogus trap (anag) -- somewhere good to eat and drink?" , "Eatery" , "Local with good food" , "Place to eat" , "Bar serving high-quality food" .)

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