Could you go to a bar with your friends and not drink alcohol?

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William7489 · Accepted Answer

As someone who does not drink anymore, of course I could do it and have. The better question is why would someone who chooses not to drink go out to bars frequently with their “friends“? If you live a fairly sober lifestyle, I can tell you it’s just not that appealing anymore to do the bar and club scene. It can be fun if you’re in a small group of friends who are mature and not looking to get hammered or hook up, but that’s really as far as I go. If you don’t drink you don’t hang out a lot in bars or with people who go to them a lot. It’s just smart

NathanDavis · Accepted Answer

yes, I did... many times

because we were not a group of heavy drinkers... nor we were a group of lets get wasted AF!! lol

so yes, I had it very easy... I would just be hanging out with girls usually, or with the dudes by the pool table (or poker behind "that" door) and then many times I was at the stage, lmao

jennifer_bloom · Accepted Answer

I usually drink if people expect me to drink - but if I'm alone, I will get a cocktail rather than a beer or a serving of mashed potatoes which I like more than beer. To me beer is like a party drink - it kind of gets you into the circle.

Blackcupcake · Accepted Answer

yes, no doubt and it wouldn’t even be a struggle. sugar gets me drunk, so all I would need to order is a soda and I’d be as high as if I took several shots plus added some weird drugs in there

Fireguy17 · Answer

yes, most of the time.
We have a strict policy on drinking, nothing 24 hours before your shift.
Last thing you need is someone nursing a hangover and they make a mistake.
I don't drink that much anyway, so I just don't have an issue with not drinking.
And no hangovers.

Kabluie · Answer

Yeah, lately it had been me going to games and having no alcohol or just one can early on with being the driver. Part of it is me being the season ticket holder and having the parking pass i guess. Or cause $9 a beer can just buy something else more tasty.

Ria_300 · Answer

Ofc that's why there's people who don't drink like me We can just drink a soda pop or whatever else alcohol free that we like a tea or coffee etc.  You dont need alcohol to socialize or have fun.

Mangospacho · Answer

I hardly ever drink so it would be a piece of cake unless they actually had cake at the bar then I probably couldn’t go without a slice or two of cake but I can quit anytime I want so it’s not like an addiction or anything, it’s just one slice of cake to take the edge off.

OddBeMe · Answer

Absolutely. It’s about the experience.

But alcohol doesn’t have to be complex. If you want to try a liquor, just add tonic or ginger ale. I loovve bourbon and ginger ale. But any liquor is better with tonic, too. Just an fyi of peer pressure gets rough.

Jess_D · Answer

Yes if I’m the DD. We always have one and she’s also in charge of keeping an eye on anyone’s drink if they have to go to the bathroom or something. Keeps them safe from someone tampering with their drink.

dustybiker · Answer

My friends aren’t drinkers themselves, we’ve never been bar people. We’ve always been happier just to enjoy good food and laugh. More likely to find us at a pub who serves food or a general restaurant.

AddylynnNightingale · Answer

That would be hard. It depends on who I am with, but if it's the Whole Gang, I will fail.

MystiKaL · Answer

I've done it a thousand times. You DON'T need alcohol to have a good time friends. It helps once in a while, but great company and energy goes a long way.

lightbulb27 · Answer

for sure, what I do most times I'm out although bars are rare for me. alcohol = stupid, except when enjoyed at home with friends and dinner.

Aerissa_Jade · Answer

Yes I have done it many times before, but these days I have a love hate relationship with alcohol. Love how it makes me less shy, more outgoing but hate the next day.

Koalamate · Answer

After working in a bar a surprising amount of people drink non alcoholic drinks. The trick to going undetected is to order when your friends have moved away from the bar and can't hear you order.

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

Not in a bar.  We could refrain from alcohol if we went to a night club to go dancing where water, soda or juice and some finger foods will be just right.

Jaximus-Lion · Answer

I do it a lot, I am the (DAD) in my group of friends. I usually do the driving too so many times when we are going somewhere, i am the one who is not gonna drink and i am cool with it.

mobiusforniner · Answer

Yes i fly them to a bar in my airplane. And when the bartender asks, i just dip my aviators smile and say "sorry, im the designated pilot"

SaoirseS · Answer

Sure. I don’t go to bars unless it’s for some occasion. I either make a brief appearance and leave, or I end up being designated driver.

Moose304 · Answer

I do it all the time now. I have cut way back on my alcohol consumption of late. Honestly, I also chose to be the designated driver. It's OK provided your group is spending money.

MannMitAntworten · Answer

Yes. I have many times. Nothing like seeing people buzzed all around you and the things they do and talk about.

Lionman95 · Answer

Yes, especially if no one else drinks alcohol I also don´t because I feel weird being the only one drinking.

Sparkie460 · Answer

If I'm the designated driver, yes I'll skip the alcohol. Many times I've gone to bars and told the bartender that I'm the designated driver and I got any non alcoholic beverages I wanted for free as long as I was there.

bigpauly · Answer

I could but if they get too drunk it might get annoying.

HighValue · Answer

I don't drink alcohol at all anyways, but I don't like being around people when they drink, so no.

Sixgunsound · Answer

I’ve been the DD before. They want to buy me all the pop and food I can eat, sure!

Agape93 · Answer

Yeap, I drink at home or with friends at their homes. At a bar or club I like to stay sober

pewter_moon · Answer

Yes. I’m not a big drinker. My friends respect that.

TrueConfection · Answer

Yep! I don't drink alcohol, so it's easy. I'm not exactly the life of the party though. 🙅

sweet-chocolate · Answer

Yes of course. I'm not much of a drinker so I usually just get water.

Paulalove98 · Answer

I don’t even drink anymore at all so yup. I don’t care.

AliciaLee · Answer

Yes I dont drink around people that do drink all the time.

msmissydc · Answer

Yes no problem at all. In fact that happens not so rarely.

Ironic_Method · Answer

I don't drink so this is easy for me. Though I don't go to bars either.

sunflower00 · Answer

Yeah of course. I’d usually have a few drinks with them though

kylee2437 · Answer

Yep I can. Anyone that can’t do that probably has a slight problem with alcohol

ShadezMcgee · Answer

I can, yeah. I can be the adult and DD since I was used to that.

curlyfirecracker · Answer

Sure, but wouldn't skip unless I was DD or pregnant.

Changiis07 · Answer

LOL yes! I have before I did it not too long ago as well

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

I hate alcohol, so yes, I could, would I want to? Not really unless its to eat, bars are boring hang out places.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

I do that all the time. Most alcoholic beverages I don’t even like the taste of to begin with. 🤢

red324 · Answer

I mean of you all went and didn't drink that might be an issue, but if only one person doesn't drink they usually give you a free drink coke, dr pepper etc

HippieVeganJewslim · Answer

As a Muslim, I drink no more (or no less) alcohol. I plan to go to a bar in Amsterdam if they have grass over there. If they have Virgin Mary, I’d order that as well.

Psychotic_Buddhist · Answer

Yeah, it's fine, especially if you're the designated driver

AviatorTom · Answer

Sure, if I'm the designated driver, I'll drink coke, water and/or OJ all night.

exitseven · Answer

Yes, I don't go to bars often but I have and I dont drink alcohol.

HaveNoName · Answer

I have been to bars quite a few times on happy hours but I have never ever in my life sipped alcohol... except the 10% in NyQuil.

Dreamclouds · Answer

Yeah ofc, actually drinking alchohol is just really bad for health you must see your own way in life especially at my age when health is so important

Babygirl_S · Answer

I don't ever drink alcohol no matter where you take me.

Mr1derful · Answer

Yep totally. Don’t care about alcohol that much anymore.

UnknownSwede · Answer

I could and I have, but the later it gets and people get drunk it can become a bit too much.

douride2 · Answer

I have gone to a bar with friends & not had a drink of alcohol before & will do it again.

genericname85 · Answer

Sure. But that's a bit like going to the barber shop without wanting a haircut.

loveslongnails · Answer

Sure, I've done that when I didn't feel like drinking.

LordOfThePines · Answer

Yes, I don't really enjoy alcohol. If I drink, it is a holiday or maybe a birthday, and I only drink enough to get a buzz.

PainusNdeeAnus · Answer

Yes I’m usually designated driver not because I don’t drink but because I’m the only one who can drive drunk

Nsync · Answer

I could and I have done it before. It's not the norm though. I usually join them, it is a bar after all 😃

RegularEOS · Answer

Sure, I’ve done that quite a few times. I usually get soda and popcorn while everyone else has beer or wine.

Anonymous · Answer

i've done that many times. i don't drink nor have any desire to.

RicFlair312 · Answer

No point in going if I'm not having a beer at least. Sport bar to watch a game with a drink or 2

Staximus · Answer

I work at a bar 3-5 nights a week and don't drink most nights, even though I can

crmoore · Answer

Yeah. I enjoy alcohol but not as much as others so I have more or less no qualms with not drinking.

Stevefiveo · Answer

Yes, I've never had a drink so it would be easy.

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