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Where it's neighbourly to have a drink (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

local

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'where it's neighbourly to have a drink' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for local that I've seen before include "(Pub) of the district" , "Public house - not far away" , "Restricted number" , "Hostelry" , "Village inn" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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