First in bar, always having time for a drink (8)
I believe the answer is:
beverage
'for a drink' is the definition.
('beverage' can be a synonym of 'drink')
'first in bar always having time' is the wordplay.
'first in bar' becomes 'b' (1st letter of 'bar').
'always' becomes 'ever' (synonyms).
'having' says to put letters next to each other.
'time' becomes 'age' (an age is a period of time).
'b'+'ever'+'age'='BEVERAGE'
(Other definitions for beverage that I've seen before include "Liquid refreshment" , "Liquid for drinking" , "Tea, say" , "Non-alcoholic drink" , "Prepared drink" .)