saloon vs taphouse

saloon and taphouse both are nouns.

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

As nouns, saloon and taphouse are synonyms defined as:

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

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

saloon (noun)	taphouse (noun)
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter	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
a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors