What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sweet thing in pub with poisonous atmosphere? (4,3)" mean?

The definition is "Sweet thing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MARS (synonym="MARS") + BAR (synonym="BAR") = MARSBAR; definition: "Sweet thing" The answer is MARSBAR.

Sweet thing in pub with poisonous atmosphere? (4,3)

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