My feed
Premium

Please
or
to access all these features

AIBU?

Would you go to a restaurant alone?

109 replies

Insanityismymiddlename · 23/09/2014 17:47

Just that really, I fancy a specific meal from my local rotisserie but don't want to look stupid going by myself, DH can't come as he would have the DCs, DP is working and I don't really have many friends less that would be avalible short notice.

OP posts:
TillHammerZeit · 23/09/2014 17:50

Yes,and regularly do so. There's no shame in it.

rainbowinmyroom · 23/09/2014 17:51

Yes. Bring your tablet or a book.

formerbabe · 23/09/2014 17:51

I would...but I'd take a magazine or kindle with me.

MrsWinnibago · 23/09/2014 17:52

Oh yes definitely. When I work away in London I always do. I LOVE it. I like eating in hotels alone and in restaurants and cafes. I take a book and stare at everyone!

Chaseface · 23/09/2014 17:52

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

2Bemused · 23/09/2014 17:53

I frequently eat out alone.
A book or the iPad make perfect company between courses.

whois · 23/09/2014 17:53

Yea and do. Take a book or iPad or something if you'd rather read. Sometimes I'll like to read and other times I like to people watch. Sometimes I like to sit up at the kitchen area thing if it's a restaurant with an open kitchen as that's quite fun.

Marmiteandjamislush · 23/09/2014 17:54

I love it. I must be very brazen though 'cos I just people watch. Reading a book at the table seems unnatural to me.

Marmiteandjamislush · 23/09/2014 17:56

Have you confused what dp means OP?

BackforGood · 23/09/2014 17:57

Only if I were away somewhere, on my own.
At home, I'd sort out babysitters and go with dh - far more pleasurable than going to a restaurant on your own.

Insanityismymiddlename · 23/09/2014 17:57

Long story Marmite and Chaseface just run with it ;-)

OP posts:
smokeandglitter · 23/09/2014 17:57

Yes, I tuck myself away in a corner and read my book when alone.

Is DP parent if husband has children? Just being nosy.

BackforGood · 23/09/2014 17:58

I presume in the OP she is referring to a 'dear parent' as she already has a dh Wink

Ipigglemustdie · 23/09/2014 17:58

Dp and Dh?...........

gordyslovesheep · 23/09/2014 17:59

Yes - I would and I do :)

Iggi999 · 23/09/2014 18:00

You know no one will care about the restaurant thing till we have pulled apart your domestic set up!! Grin

BunnyLebowski · 23/09/2014 18:00

OP are you Tilda Swinton??

Grin

KnackeredMuchly · 23/09/2014 18:04

Do it! They might think you're a critic and be extra nice to you Grin

Insanityismymiddlename · 23/09/2014 18:06

I have a husband and a partner, just to clear that up, all very confusing and a long story but it works for us.

Normally I wouldn't go to a restaurant by myself but I am having issues with food at the moment so can physically only eat if I fancy something in particular, normally not an issue as I make sure I shop for most eventualities but I haven't the correct ingredients or patience to cook today

OP posts:
Sp1rals · 23/09/2014 18:09

Hmm, is this really about going to a restaurant on your own?

FindoGask · 23/09/2014 18:12

I have been to restaurants on my own! I take a book sometimes, but just as often I don't. It's ace - a real treat.

Insanityismymiddlename · 23/09/2014 18:13

I do have a few unread books on my bookshelf just worried people will think I'm strange eating on my own

OP posts:

Don’t want to miss threads like this?

Weekly

Sign up to our weekly round up and get all the best threads sent straight to your inbox!

Log in to update your newsletter preferences.

You've subscribed!

Icedfinger · 23/09/2014 18:14

A husband and a partner? Sod the restaurant, we need to know more!

BunnyLebowski · 23/09/2014 18:14

I don't think anyone will think you're strange! Take your book and enjoy your dinner Smile .

francisdrakehasleprosy · 23/09/2014 18:14

Love going to a restaurant on my own. The coffee tastes so much better. The wine tastes so much better. The company tastes so much better.

Please create an account

To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.