To be in a pub on my own?

[KittyLaRoux]

Daft argument with DP. We had planned to go to the pub but he left the hose stating he was going out.
I decided not to change my plans.
I am sat in a lovely pub garden overlooking the river and feel/felt comfortable on my own. However the looks from otger patrons and concern from the bar staff are making me feel lime i am commiting a masdive crime.
So aibu to want to be sitting in a pub by myself enjoying the day and my own company with out judgement?

Where are you, 1975?

Wish I was joining you or in a pub alone & ignoring the relentless supervisory & caring duties that are expected of me, playing the ill card is not working that well. So I will have a gin & tonic please & some crisps.

It is int it.
The table is actually the concern not me. Damn them.
Glass collector has just given me a head tilt.
Would it be wrong to get a third drink and prolong their table envy?

If you get another drink they will pinch the table!

Noooo coat and fags left on the seat. Thats ownership

Round here theyd pinch the fags, dump the coat, sit at the table and deny all knowledge!

No none of that in these parts.

They just talk about you and pass judgement on your mental health

Very sweet couple have asked me 3 times now if i am ok and waiting for somebody.

They're probably bored shitless with each other and need someone else's "trauma" to create some excitement in their life....

I love going around on my own - pubs, cinemas etc. - and love people-watching too.

"These parts" don't sound like much fun. Are strangers similarly judgmental in other areas of life, or only when a woman is out and about without an escort?

You enjoy your drink and your pub garden!

Ah I'd love to be in a pub garden by myself at the moment, the family are getting on my tits and I'm desperate for a smoke, drink and a bucket glass of wine

I go out all the time and have never once been asked if I'm ok am I doing something wrong?!

Surely if you're just sitting there reading a book or mumsnetting then you just look like you're on your own?

trills i have had many a great night in this pub.....as a couple. It appears as a single you are judged. I am a little dissapointed.

Maybe i can start a new trend?

Also i think nice couple and their friends maybe swingers.

I think you may havery inadvertently wandered into "The Slaughtered Lamb". Or a local pub for local people.

This is hilarious. Start winking at them every so often.

Beat me to it DangerousBeanz! I was just going to say 'Is it a LOCAL pub for LOCAL people?' I have walked into a few of those in my time and walked straight out again.

I was going to say swingers...

Honestly OP, that sounds wonderful, make the most of it and have a lovely time!