A shortened version fo "The localpub", which itself a contraction for the local public house. This does not always imply the nearest pub, just the nearest pub to which the author/speaker makes regular visits.
Synonyms for the local
On this page, you will find 30 slang terms related to the local. Some of the top words include: ntm, cock and balls, sgo, tis, ppl, and 25 more.