A British regional term, particularly used in parts of Northern England, for an off-licence — a shop licensed to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises (i.e., to take home rather than drink in a pub). Beer-offs were neighbourhood staples before supermarkets dominated alcohol retail, often attached to pubs or operating as standalone shops where you could grab a carry-out. The term is nostalgic but still recognised in areas where it was common.
Nip down to the beer-off on the corner and grab a couple of cans before the match starts.
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(UK, regional) An off-licence.
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