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Stop where drink may be had (3)

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I believe the answer is:

bar

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'stop' is the definition.
(bar can mean to stop or prevent)

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(Other definitions for bar that I've seen before include "Iron rod or drinks counter" , "Watering hole" , "Prohibit; pressure unit" , "Pub; ban" , "Rigid piece of metal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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