Is there a (common) single word for an old-fashioned, non-modern, simple, dirty, untidy bar/place ?
A noun would be preferable.
There is an informal British term:
spit-and-sawdust Used to describe an old-fashioned or simple pub or bar, of a type whose floor was originally covered with sawdust.
First of all:
- Is this word only used as an adjective? Can it be used as a noun?
- Is it a common word? Can it be used for places other than pubs/bars?
- Is there any AmE equivalent of this word? or a common word both in BrE and AmE?
- Can we say that "shabby" is an equivalent?