local watering hole
Corner drinking spot
A local watering hole is a neighborhood bar or tavern where regulars gather to drink: Let's meet at the local watering hole after work.
The phrase plays on the original meaning—a pond or stream where animals come to drink—casting human socializing in affectionately primitive terms.
The "local" emphasizes proximity and familiarity rather than destination status.
- barDrinking establishment
- pubLicensed drinking establishment
- tavernPublic drinking establishment
- diveHeadfirst water entry
- dive barRundown, cheap drinking spot
saloon · hangout · brewery · beer garden · taproom · regulars · bartender · bar stool · stool · draft · on tap · pint · cold one · happy hour · after work drinks · neighborhood · corner · neon
local watering holetourist trap
Overpriced attraction for visitors
chain restaurant · airport bar · TGI Friday's · Hard Rock Cafe
local watering holedrive-through
Vehicle-accessible service lane
liquor store · convenience store · vending machine · package store · off-license
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