Banning Solo Drinkers From Bars Is only Going to Add to the Loneliness Crisis

Banning solo drinkers from bars is only going to add to the loneliness crisis

As a cocktail bar defends its policy to prohibit anyone without friends from entering under the guise of ‘safety’, Helen Coffey wonders whether it hails the death of socialising with strangers

Banning solo drinkers from bars is only going to add to the loneliness crisis

As a cocktail bar defends its policy to prohibit anyone without friends from entering under the guise of ‘safety’, Helen Coffey wonders whether it hails the death of socialising with strangers

Bar owner defends ban on solo drinkers

A Greater Manchester cocktail bar has sparked controversy after banning solo drinkers, with its owner claiming they ‘mither’ other customers and pose safety risks late at night. Carl Peters, owner of Alibi in Altrincham, shared the policy on Instagram under the caption ‘Door policy drama’, explaining that single patrons are no longer allowed after 9pm. Peters said the move is designed to prevent incidents in a busy, late-night environment. A Gre…

South Korean Restaurant Turns Away Solo Diners Because It “Doesn’t Sell Loneliness”

A restaurant in South Korea has sparked controversy after openly turning away solo patrons with a banner that claimed it "didn't sell loneliness".