So, steampunk is a genre and a design aesthetic. But wait, thereâs more! Steampunk has a philosophical angle as well, which is somewhat of a combination between the maker ideals of creativity and self-reliance and the Victorian optimistic view of the future. This last bit has led to accusations that steampunk includes a fair amount of empire worship, which is a reasonable concern.
saloon - a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter; he drowned his sorrows in whiskey at the bar. bar, barroom, ginmill, taproom. barrelhouse, honky-tonk - a cheap drinking and dancing establishment. cocktail lounge - a barroom in a hotel or restaurant where cocktails are served.
Taverns were places of business, where people gathered to drink and eat. An Inn is a tavern which has a license to put up guests as lodgers. Inns were generally establishments or buildings where travelers could seek lodging and, usually (but not necessarily) food and drink. They were typically located in the country or along a highway; before motorized transportation they also provided stables.