spit-and-sawdust

Adjective

colloquial not-comparable of a pub usually

(colloquial, of a pub, etc.) Having a basic, traditional appearance and rudimentary facilities.

Japanese Meaning

（主にパブなどで）素朴で伝統的な外観を持ち、最低限の設備しか備えていない様子

We ended up at a spit-and-sawdust bar where the beer was cheap and the conversation was lively.

私たちは結局、素朴で設備が簡素なバーに入り、ビールは安く会話はにぎやかだった。

Sense（1）

(colloquial, of a pub, etc.) Having a basic, traditional appearance and rudimentary facilities.