taphouse vs pub

taphouse and pub both are nouns.

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

As nouns, taphouse and pub are synonyms defined as:

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

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

taphouse (noun)	pub (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