watering place

noun3

1. •
   A place where water may be obtained, e.g. for a ship or for cattle.

   • The station of the little watering-place was almost deserted, but a small, fat man in a fur overcoat ran forward to meet them, and greeted them warmly. — 1925
2. •
   A place where there are springs of medicinal water, or a place by the sea, or by some large body of water, that people visit for bathing, recreation, boating, etc.

   • "You should drop all work instantly, Challenger, and take three months in a German watering-place," said he. — 1913
3. •
   (informal) A place where alcohol is sold and consumed; a bar.