(Chiefly outside the United States) a bar that is American in style or serves American-style drinks, (in early use) one where customers sit at the counter.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Harper's Magazine.
Definition of American bar in US English:
American bar
noun
(Chiefly outside the United States) a bar that is American in style or serves American-style drinks, (in early use) one where customers sit at the counter.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Harper's Magazine.