Whenever I’ve traveled, watering holes have been the site of my fantasies: Would this be my coffee shop if I moved to Buenos Aires? At a time when communities need them the most, watering holes are threatened by everything from pandemics to high housing costs causing displacement. Broadening the understanding of the watering hole to include all kinds of thirst-quenching drinks is a significant aspect of bridging gaps in which watering holes can serve as public spaces. These bars—and the popularity of nonalcoholic beverages—offer a chance to help redefine watering holes as inclusive spaces for everyday engagement. Public Sphere for Public HealthWalkable, bikeable, and more accessible infrastructure certainly aids in creating this kind of thriving community culture with watering holes as centerpieces.