Synonyms of watering holes

watering holes

noun

plural of watering hole

as in pubs

a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises

supposedly, that Broadway hangout was the favorite watering hole for 1940s celebrities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pubs
• taverns
• saloons
• watering places
• bars
• nightclubs
• gin mills
• dramshops
• public houses
• cafés
• grogshops
• barrooms
• sports bars
• cantinas
• cabarets
• taprooms
• joints
• wineshops
• bottle clubs
• package stores
• bistros
• speakeasies
• dives
• alehouses
• roadhouses
• brewpubs
• barrelhouses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of watering holes

Where to Eat and Drink There are exactly two permanent watering holes in King Salmon. — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

There’s a handful of eating spots and watering holes here, each with a distinct vibe. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026

Some Boston watering holes reportedly ran out of beer when Scottish fans descended on the city. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 July 2026

The bar at the Chequit, which had been one of the few local watering holes left on the island, closed during the off-season for the first time in memory. — Reeves Wiedeman, Curbed, 22 June 2026

Forbes Travel Guide’s Best Hotel Bars For 2026 Hotel bars are havens for travelers—locals, too—and to honor the watering holes on the top shelf, Forbes Travel Guide recently released its 2026 Hotel Star Bars, which spans 18 countries, from Singapore to Scotland. — Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

And a few miles south, Cape Canaveral's surf-centric neighbor, Cocoa Beach, offers a heartier menu of watering holes ranging from relaxed to raucous. — Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 19 June 2026

For example, drought often concentrates elephants around water and food sources, such as watering holes, where those sick or weakened by starvation are more likely to succumb to the harsh weather conditions, poor water quality, or predators who have taken notice of the herd’s behavior. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026

Add in a killer (and vintage) spirits collection and pop-ups hosting the world’s top watering holes? — Virginia Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026