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I have a friend like this. I once went to the loo and came back to find her surrounded by about eight men!

But it doesn't sound much fun for you, so stick to your guns and only agree to go to restaurants with a drink before/after but not as the main event.

Very few people are physically beautiful - that's why they're so (supposedly) valued by society, because what they have is quite rare.

So, bit pointless stressing about it. Just focus on being chatty and open, and keep smiling. If you're stood there feeling awkward - then you will be giving out an awkward vibe which men will pick up on.

My ex was a stunning'y beautiful bloke, he looked like an Armani model - girls would virtually trample over me to get to him. So I know a bit how you feel.

I agree she doesn't sound like much of a friend. True, she has something rare and special and she can't help that - but she can act appropriately in the circumstances.
To me, acting appropriately would be graciously smiling and making it clear she's there to talk to her friend and doesn't need drinks bought or the rapt attention of an unknown male to make her evening. Bat them away rather than beckon them in.
And if she insists on going to to pick-up joints rather than the more low-key options you suggest, you'll know she's agyer an ego-boostand puts that above your comfort and enjoyment of the evening.

Sorry, but if she values random men buying her drinks over catching up with a close friend (and at that friend's expense) she doesn't seem much of a friend to me.