taphouse vs pothouse

taphouse and pothouse both are nouns.

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

As nouns, taphouse and pothouse are synonyms defined as:

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

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

taphouse (noun)	pothouse (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