Would you go to a bar by yourself on a Friday

[Bernadine]

night? I just found out I don't have to work tonight, and I feel like doing something. My sisters have plans, and I'm not sure I can get something scheduled with friends so last minute.

There's a Ravens pre-season game tonight, and I'm thinking about going out by myself to watch a bit.

[janegold]

Me, no. I'm too self-conscious. But I think people who do this are awesome. (And I see people at bars alone all the time, so it's definitely not unusual.)

[Jalapeñomel]

Yes! I have brought books to read or study, and I always enjoy myself.

[rageragerage]

Yes! Do it, especially since there will be a game on for distraction. I don't think it is weird at all.

[flex]

Yes I would. Particularly if I had something to do while I was there--like watch a sporting event.

[frezza]

There is a restaurant by me that has a nice bar. There are plenty of people there that are by themselves - men and women. I used to be too nervous to do this, but I go to this place by myself from time to time when DH is out of town. I became really good friends with the bar staff and now we are friends IRL.

[lazyphoque]

Yes, if I were going for a thing (like to watch a game). Have fun!

[horseoutside]

Absolutely! I always sit at the bar instead of at a table when I'm alone since it's so much better for chatting.

[firedancer49]

I would not.

[CheshireGrin]

Do it!

[Bernadine]

Well, I did find a friend to hang out with, so now I don't have to worry about it, lol.

[gozf]

Yes indeed!!

[eightangryreindeer]

Sure. I did this all the time in Cleveland because I had no friends there.

[melindafelinda]

Yes, but be prepared to be hit on. And not by someone cute.

[Deleted]

Never. But I have bad social anxiety and steer clear of social situations when I'm alone. But, if you're comfortable go for it!

[scotty]

I've done it. It's awkward.

[tacokick]

I do. Not normally when I am home but when I travel alone. It is fun!

[blackkitty]

This is how I ended up with my current boyfriend. I had met him before but did not see him again after meeting him the first time. Then I went to a bar by myself and he was there.

Do it!

[ckinla]

I wouldn't, but I kind of hate going to bars with people :-)
I've eaten at restaurants alone though, and it's awkward.

[Deleted]

Sure. I do all the time when I travel for work. And if DH is out of town and I can't get friends to drive to my neighborhood to go out.

[hisno1girl]

To watch a game? Hells yeah!

[jennysmitten]

Yes. And don't bring a book to the bar to read, lol!

[sawyerthedestroyer]

Like a bar-bar or a restaurant bar?

I'd go to a restaurant bar alone, but not a regular bar. That's just me, I like food.

[beefcheeks]

Yes, especially if you are watching a game.

[sugarplum]

I would, especially to watch a game.

[bonquiqui]

I would just watch at home, but I don't like awkward situations, and I am afraid I would feel weird. Go out, and have fun though.