Stomping ground and Watering hole

Stomping ground noun - A place for spending time or for socializing.

Watering hole and stomping ground are semantically related in place for socializing topic. In some cases you can use "Watering hole" instead a noun phrase "Stomping ground", when it comes to topics like social place, place for get-together.

Watering hole noun - A place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises.

Stomping ground and watering hole are semantically related in place for socializing topic. Sometimes you can use "Stomping ground" instead a noun phrase "Watering hole", if it concerns topics such as social place, place for get-together.