Is it sad to go to the bar/pub on your own?

[username300]

Sat night: is it sad to go out for a drink or two on your own?

No, it's confident

Not at all! Do it! Go enjoy your own company!

No, have done it many times or I take the dog who is excellent company and loves a packet of pork scratchings.

Don't want to look like a right weirdo being sat in a busy bar on my own but just don't want to be sat in a silent house in my own company all night (baby free night!)

Not at all. I often do.

How do you meet people if you don't go out?

@elephantoverthehill I'm only used to going out in a group (except all of my my friends are busy this weekend, my first weekend after a break up!) I just don't want to be stuck in the house feeling miserable. I'm almost tempted to keep my toddler at home except I need some freedom to think at the minute!

In doing it right now, I’m waiting for my film at the cinema. Also alone.

My flatmate talks too much and it irritates me, I don’t fancy holing up in my room, so I’ve taken myself on a little date-night.

@SmackthePhony have a good date night with yourself! I wish I could grow some balls and have the confidence, this weekend might be the one 😂

I used to do it all the time and occasionally still do. A book/newspaper/Kindle/phone or dog (I loved my old drinking buddy!) is all you need if you'd feel too "alone" without.
Sometimes I got chatting to people, sometimes I didn't want want to. All good. I don't think anyone takes any notice at all nowadays.
Go out. Enjoy yourself. Ooh, and have one for me

Do it! Take a book, I do sometimes. I go out for dinner too and holidaying by myself later this month. It’s a really nice feeling to just be able to ‘be’ by yourself.

I hope you end up in a better bar than this though. Bloody people watching things on their phones with no headphones

Not weird at all, I love it. Granted I have a house full at home so it’s a rare luxury, but when I travel or when I used to still live alone, I used to go out on my own all the time. I’d avoid the creepy pick up bars and go somewhere you can relax without drawing the creepers in. But go, it’s wonderful.

I personally haven't and wouldn't.

Doesn't sound much fun to me, sitting alone. I'd probably just be on my phone. But it probably depends what the vibe is like at this bar / pub.

Nah! Go for it. If you think you might feel a bit self conscious, maybe have a glass at home to warm you up and then go and have a glass of something lovely out and really enjoy it. I've had some fab nights where I've left friends to catch the last bus home but didn't feel quite ready for bed so headed to my local for a night cap.

Nope used to do it all the time when I was travelling, better than sitting in the hotel room

I’d obviously avoid Yates on a Saturday night but a nice bar with your tablet or a book, go for it

Sounds like heaven to me. I'd take headphones though, in case someone tries to talk to you when you don't want to!

I wouldn't on a Saturday night

Lunchtime yes

Or I go to a pub where I can watch the footie

If it's a quiet pub then yes

Possibly places that have a bar but also serve food are a good first bet. Less potential for rowdiness/unwanted attention. That said a lovely local with a fire and lots of nooks is wonderful x

I enjoy it, but I also enjoy sitting in "a silent house with just my own company".

If you are worried about feeling alone, it's probably better to do something that entertains and distracts you, like going to the cinema.

I agree. Not on a busy night.

But I love going out alone, whether to the corner café, the cinema or a park/terrace/walk/cycle on my own.

I usually end up having a chat anyway. Met some lovely people like that. Not for ever friendship, just to broaden your horizon.

Met a Syrian refugee once too, we (the lovely guy I was chatting to) bought him a coffee, water and some food.

Getting out of the house is always good!

username300 sorry, that wasn't meant to be unkind. Maybe I should have added a smiley face. Go for it.

Oh, by the way, lots of Groups on FB for Solo Women Travellers. They go all over the world. (like me).

Check them out to get some confidence and inspiration. Small steps first :-)

I personally haven't and wouldn't.

^Me too. I don’t know anyone who would go on their own.

No, I used to have a meal and take a book, to fend off unwanted attention.

I wouldn’t I think going to a pub alone is odd.
My DP will if he’s waiting for someone but not for me.