Going to a nightclub alone

LegacyUser

Usually when I'm on a night out, I'm there with the same people and we always end up having the same conversations. Sometimes I'd like to just go out and talk about different things with new people. I'm the kinda person that isn't a fan of sitting in at all so I was just wondering what would peoples opinions be on going to a nightclub/disco bar alone? I've contemplated it a few times but never actually gone through with it because my belief is that people may think it's a bit pathetic to see someone alone in a place like that and probably wouldn't want to talk to them.

looksee

Do you go to night-clubs to talk? Wouldn't you be better in a pub? And how would you make contact with other people in a night club - if its possible to crash other groups couldn't you do it from the group you are with - leave them to go 'exploring' I mean.

Idle Passerby

The other people at the club wont necessarily know you're there alone. You're not going to be glued at the hip to your friends the whole night even if you are with people. There's no need to announce you've come out by yourself. If anyone asks and your really uncomfortable about admitting it you could always say your friend has already left or your waiting for them to show up.

YumCha

Check out http://www.meetup.com/ - lots of groups in Dublin, lots of them meet in pubs so you don't have to go alone and you can talk to all new people

judgefudge

I've had a decent chat with someone I met in the pub who was alone. I wouldn't judge someone for it.

Can't you go out with your mates and just break away from them to talk to other people? It might be easier.

If you are in college societies are a great place to start. If not in college clubs and hobbies are great.

dd972

Never understood the judgmental attitude towards those on their own in pubs / clubs, people view them as if they're on their Jack Jones 24/7/365 when in all likelihood these people have partners,friends,families,work colleagues like everybody else.

Always thought I'd would be a novel idea to have pubs specifically for people on their own with internet access, newspapers etc, and the opportunity for people of all backgrounds to make new friends rather than cliqueing it up in little groups.

Lorna123

I think it would be great to go places like nightclubs on your own because then you can come and go as you please and don't have to make arrangements with anyone. Now the question is are you male or female. Males can get away with this much easier than females. Of course at a nightclub nobody need know if you are on your own, I have done that myself a few times in my youth and had no problem with it at all. Pubs might be different, but if they are packed and everyone is standing around then nobody needs to know if you are on your own or not. I see nothing wrong with going places on your own so long as you have thought out how you are going to get home....on your own. I would not like to be walking the streets at all hours on my own, male or female, but most public places have taxis lined up outside for getting home so that would be fine.