pothouse vs taphouse

pothouse and taphouse both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pothouse	Yes	No	No	No
taphouse	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, pothouse and taphouse are synonyms defined as:

pothouse and taphouse: tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals

Other synonyms of pothouse include gin mill, pub, public house, saloon.

pothouse (noun)	taphouse (noun)
tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals	tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals