Definitions

1. noun

A type of blues music venue or club, typically located in the rural South, where musicians would perform and drink.

“The blues legend’s music career began at a local barrelhouse, where he honed his craft in the 1920s.”

2. noun

A building or room used for storing or serving liquor, often with a bar or counter.

“The old barrelhouse at the back of the property was converted into a craft brewery.”