What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bar writer pens two fifths of story (6)" mean?

The definition is "Bar". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ST (synonym="ory") in BIRO (synonym="BIRO") = BISTRO; definition: "Bar" The answer is BISTRO.

Bar writer pens two fifths of story (6)

Independent Cryptic #11860 | 10 Across | 2024-10-14 flower

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