+An alehouse was a traditional establishment primarily serving [Ale](/wiki/ale) and other simple refreshments. More humble than an [Inn](/wiki/inn), it provided a vital local space for social gathering and conversation, often run by a "brewster" or "alewife".
+## See also
+- [Pub](/wiki/pub)
+- [Tavern](/wiki/tavern)
+- [Beer](/wiki/beer)