Drinking-places (4)

I believe the answer is:

bars

(Other definitions for bars that I've seen before include "Prohibits; pubs" , "Blocks off" , "Rods or drink dispensers" , "Prohibits; sandbanks" , "Drinking holes; prohibits" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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