Where near beer is served? (5)
I believe the answer is:
local
'where near beer is served?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.
This is all the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for local that I've seen before include "Village inn" , "The familiar neighbourhood pub" , "belonging to particular area?" , "(Pub) of the district" , "Confined to a place" .)