A drinking place—bar, pub, or tavern—where people go to drink (often casually).
駅前の古い飲み屋で、常連客と静かに飲んだ。
I had a quiet drink at an old bar in front of the station with some regulars.
今日は飲み屋に寄らずに帰るつもりだよ。
I plan to go home tonight without stopping by any bar.
あの飲み屋は料理が美味しくて、地元の人に人気がある。
That izakaya has good food and is popular with the locals.
一人で入りやすい飲み屋を探している。
I'm looking for a bar that's easy to enter alone.