what's like going into a bar alone? is it a good idea?

>>81572002 (OP)
fukno. who goes to bars

>>81572010
it is fucking saturday night bro, everyone is at the bars or hanging around with friends and im here alone wasting my youth

>>81572027
nah fuk bars. people with friends are with their bf gfs or hanging out at someone's house. bar scene is only for college towns, for college students

it's kind of going out of your way just to drink but if it's on the way home from work it's not terrible

>>81572002 (OP)
I go to this edgelord bar that plays some pretty fun music occasionally on weeknights. It's pretty all right, I rarely talk to anyone and usually just take it all in, but every now and again I'll wind up in a conversation and be glad I went.

Would not really recommend going on a weekend if you don't have anybody to go with or if you're not willing to be really outgoing, but that's just me and YMMV.
>>81572054
Wouldn't worry about this, I think it's basically assumed that most people are going specifically to get out and drinking is just something to do.

>>81572002 (OP)
If you're a beer enthusiast and have money to splurge on drinks and tips, sure, you'll probably enjoy the bartender and make some new friends at the bar.
>I don't actually do this myself cause I'm a broke NEET and sober

>>81572002 (OP)
>what's like going into a bar alone?
Depends on the bar and the city.
There are "hangout bars" and "destination bars".
Destination bars are usually crowded, people go as a group kind of thing.
Hangout bars are divy or calm small bars.
Hangout bars exist more in cities, but in towns, bars will be kind of mixed purpose depending on day of the week and time. During happy hour, almost everything is acceptable as a hangout bar. But as it gets later in the evening, or if it's a friday/saturday night, they likely shift into "destination bar" territory.
Destination bars are less comfortable alone. Hangout bars are usually chill.
Easiest solo bar going experience is avoid friday/saturday nights, or even prime time, and just go and order a meal with your drinks late afternoon.
Whether you strike up conversation with people or meet anyone interesting is a dice roll. Sometimes it's a wash. To meet regulars, it usually takes going to the same spot at similar time and day of the week for a while.

>is it a good idea?
Depends on your locale and personality.
Relying too much on bars for social outlets is a slippery slope to alcoholism.
But if you live in a big city, it's completely normal to go out alone. To the extent, it'll seem weird or off-putting if you're not comfortable going places by yourself.
But if you're in more of a small town, people might act like you're a pariah.

>>81572002 (OP)
If you're sociable it can be kinda nice talking to the guy next to you about whatever. A new conversation with no strings attached. But you do feel pretty fucking lame being by yourself when nearly everyone else comes with someone.
I do it very very rarely at this one bar where everyone there is open to talking to everyone, everyones around the same age, and the bartender is everyone's friend. Good vibes.

>>81572002 (OP)
depends on what you're looking for. I started going to bars alone a couple years ago and eventually got a small group to go out with, but they moved on without me and I went back to being solo. luckily that group eventually broke up anyways.