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Pub is empty after last one leaves (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bar

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This clue might be a double definition.

'pub' is the first definition.
(both are drinking establishments)

'empty after last one leaves' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'is' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for bar that I've seen before include "Barrier; pressure unit" , "Sandbank; prohibit" , "Drinks counter; restriction" , "Shut out" , "Except - lawyers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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