Where to drink 'near-beer'? (5)
I believe the answer is:
local
'where to drink 'near-beer'?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.
This is all the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for local that I've seen before include "Pub down the road?" , "Relating to the neighbourhood" , "The familiar neighbourhood pub" , "Restricted number" , "Public house - not far away" .)