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 can't see how one could define the 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" .)