The word "bars" is correct and usable in written English
You can use it to refer to a type of establishment that serves alcoholic beverages, a part of a jail or prison, or a place where goods or materials are produced or stored. Example: After work, Jon always went to the bars to wind down.
In January, Strasbourg judges ruled four-to-three threethe three lifers condemned to die behind bars are not having their human rights breached.
But what is galling is that we are into our fourth week behind bars for what I consider to be some pretty mundane reporting.
Instead it's a land inhabited by continental-style bars and cafes, with a cuisine that's largely Asian, Mediterranean or Japanese and a decor dictated by Ikea-chic.
An existing state law already bars Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks from disclosing identifying information about hunters who kill bears, mountain lions or wolves.
Wandering around the great halls and the bars and tea-rooms of Westminster last week was to witness the coronation of the SNP as the natural party of government in Scotland and the one that former Labour people now trust to represent their aspirations and best interests.
Except that's not going to happen while so many industries are based here and so many sandwich shops and dry-cleaners and wine bars are reliant on their custom.
The centre of the compact walled town is full of gorgeous boutiques and unusual jewellery stores (in case gifts are in order), pretty cafes with flower-filled gardens (should the Mediterranean sun make an appearance) and tiny bars with plenty of private nooks and crannies.
1. PRAGUE Snowflakes blowing across the Charles Bridge, music recitals in candelit churches, underground bars, firelit restaurants serving huge plates of comfort food and fine red wines... How could your lover fail to be won over?
A fitting memorial to this much-loved man would be to stop subsidising the Commons bars.
But, according to the WHO, exposure to noise levels of 100 dB, typical in nightclubs, bars and sporting events, is safe for no more than 15 minutes.
There's plenty of sand to walk, a couple of beach bars to retire to and, of course, superb, swimmable sea.
