For the boozer, it's a close thing! (5)
I believe the answer is:
local
'for the boozer' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for local that I've seen before include "Near at hand" , "In the vicinity" , "Pub - not far away" , "where the neighbours drink?" , "Confined to a limited area" .)