Would you go to Wetherspoons alone?

[jmh740]

Just about to take dd to drama classes at the library, I have a book to collect from library wondering if I'm brave enough to go to w'spoons with the book and read for an hour while I wait for dd to finish her class, the library closes at 7 the drama class is 7-8 Would you think it was odd if you saw someone alone in Wetherspoons? The car park I'll park up in is in the middle of the library and w'spoons

I'd be happy to go in anywhere alone. I don't understand needing an escort for a pub or restaurant.

Yes

I've never had a problem going into pubs and restaurants on my own. I quite enjoy it And is a bloody rarity now with kids

Same as lljkk the only reason I wouldn't go to Weatherspoons is because I wouldn't want to give money to Tim Martin. But, that's not why you are asking OP. Sorry, unhelpful I know.

Their app is really handy for ordering for/drinks to the table when on your own.

Ordering food/drinks that should read

Course!

It’s not Aleppo

Yes, and have done loads of times. Why on earth wouldn't you?

No Wetherspoons is shit and I hate Tim Martin.

If I saw someone in a pub reading a book...

I would mostly be insanely jealous

Yes, and I do.

the only reason I wouldn't go to Weatherspoons is because I wouldn't want to give money to Tim Martin

Why so much hate for Tim Martin?

I used to go there with a book as it was cheap coffee and free refills, but don't anymore because of Tim Martin. I'd rather pay more for less than give him my money.

@Ultramic I'm guessing because he supports Brexit so it's a sulk/protest thang

Yes, I've gone in my local Wetherspoons alone quite a few times to have something to eat. I try to go during off peak times though,to ensure that I can get a decent table.

I thought the same as you. I thought wonder if I'll be ok to have a drink in a bar while I wait for my train. I had my phone charging, headphones in and within 5 minutes I had a stinky old man sitting me to me chatting me up. it seems a woman on her own is asking for trouble!

Yes, Brexit. And if it's sulking, #proudtobeasulker

Although I will go in to use their toilets.

I go to the pub alone sometimes, I like hanging out with a book and a glass of red of a Sunday afternoon. I wouldn’t go to my local Spoons alone but that’s only because I live in a town with 4 pubs, of which 3 are lovely and the spoons attracts all the old men who would likely hassle me. The other pubs are much nicer. But a pub in itself - no problem at all!

Think it depends on the Wetherspoons. I'd go into the nearest one to me on my own, but there's another one I wouldn't want to go in even if so was in a crowd.

Sorry that sounds very odd I mean I have been in there and had questions as to why I’m there alone. Not an unbroken vein among the clientele. But I’m aware that’s just my local!

I've done it

Absolutely. Why not?

I wouldn't think it was strange at all. Get a coffee or a drink and relax with your book. Who cares what a load of strangers may or may not think anyway.