Lol dude, the seating at a bar is, like, SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED for people who are alone. I mean... look at it. It's a bunch of stools that are all facing parallel to each other, for God's sake.
It's not weird at all, unless you *make* it weird. You get me?
Like, if you walk around ACTING like it's weird and sketchy, then... people will treat you like it's weird and sketchy.
That's not really a fact about going to bars alone; that's really just a fact about... doing anything in the world, really. If you are comfortable enough in yr own element, then, other people will basically just accept you doing what you're doing.
That said -- don't be a dick.
That's 2 kinds of "don't be a dick".
1) Don't not buy anything.
If yr gna take up space in a commercial establishment, then... patronize the establishment. Buy SOMETHING. At least get a Diet Coke or something, or some food, if you don't drink alcohol (more power to ya there, by the way #partysober).
Also, if you take up space there for 2-3 hours, you should tip generously. Like, if I'm somewhere for a whole game (with or without friends) and all I order is a Diet Coke or two, I'll still leave $5-10 in tips -- basically, the same amount I'd probably leave if I'd ordered a few alcoholic drinks.
Basically, my ethic is that the servers shouldn't get less money because _I_ don't drink alcohol -- that'd be stupid.
(This applies to the USA... if you live in a country where tipping isn't a thing, then, ignore that last paragraph.)
2) Don't be an antisocial asshole.
You don't have to be the life of the party, but, if you go somewhere public, then... be open to some public interaction! At least a little chitchat with whoever happens to sit next to you, and/or the bar staff, etc.
But, yeah, not weird at all.
It's not even weird to sit down at a bar and... *drink* by yourself. That's something that happens all the time, actually -- business travelers, road trippers, bored people... yeah.
Have fun!
No. I've done it. I didn't have cable at my old apartment so I'd go down to the pub for NHL layoff games, whether any buddies could meet up or not. Obviously, it's much nicer going with friends but going alone isn't the worst thing ever. The pub by my old apartment was a regular wwatering hole for my friends and I thought, so I knew all the staff and would chat with them.
I don't think it's weird at all. Grab a seat at the bar, order a couple drinks, maybe some food and you are golden. There will likely be people there to talk to so you won't feel alone.
I would go to bars all the time and watch sporting events. Keep in mind that bars are a place that locals go to for relaxation, so it is not a big deal to go to a bar by yourself.
I go to dive bars all the time and I see people that are by themselves often, it is not a big deal. :)
No just do it, but know that hose places get packed to the ducking walls on nights with big sports events, like plan to be there early, then sit there for a long time. The least you should do is eat, if ur hungry. Then just grab a beer every once in a while,
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nah, I've done it plenty of times. beats sitting at home getting drunk by yourself lol.
in fact, I met a good friend doing this exact same thing a few years back. we were both sat at the bar rooting for different teams. the banter started flying and we have been friends ever since.
No not weird at all. The men do it here at the pubs alllll the time. Some sit on their own table with a glass of beer just watching football or rugby lol. nothing weird at all.
No, I've done that many times when I traveled. There are other people that go alone as well. If you want to feel less awkward, just sit at the bar. That's what I do.
Not weird at all!! I work at a sports bar type place and it's a common thing. Only advise is sit at the bar. The bartenders and other people there for the same reason usually keep each other company and get into the games together.
No actually it's attractive behavior anytime you do anything that you enjoy. Enjoy yourself and go as often as you like, don't let anyone tell any different.
I've done it before. Maybe a little different I was traveling for work and the hotel had a bar and restaurant. It was January 1 so thats bowl season. So I went to the bar ate and drank and watch some college football.
No it isn't. Last week I went to a sports bar alone to watch ufc 198. A couple weeks before I went alone again to watch the Jon Jones fight at ufc 197 and the Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz fight at ufc 196.
Not at all. Here in Ireland, especially if you're new in town, you go to a pub to make social connections.
Well at some point they'll notice you come pretty much everyday lol so maybe it's better to buy a tv xD
A lot of people go to pubs alone to have a beer or two and watch the game...
No
Just go for it
Who cares what others think?
I learned that the hard way
No i do it all the time its good practice to be secure and happy with yourself.
No it's not weird. Just put yourself out of harms way and sit down away from everyone and watch
s It might be different, but I don't think it's weird. I know people who do this.
Not weird at all, Seeing you are a guy @mariogonazlez
Good luck and Enjoy the game. xx
No where near weird! The atmosphere is nice in bars, get some alone time!!
No... I would do that but I can't because I am sure I'll creepy as guys watching me!
No, not really, but, it's dangerous for women to go out alone
No not at all! Go for it!
Depends on the situation, but who gives a fuck?
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