Do you eat out alone? ???

I wish I could.
In another life I had no problem going into a cafe at lunchtime if out shopping etc and having a snack or sandwich and a coffee but now I am on my own and much older (old!) I wish I had the confidence to go out and have a proper meal.
When my H was well it was a regular thing with us to go out for lunch, evening meal, dinner.
It is just another thing I miss very much.

I would but don’t eat out that often and it’s usually on an occasion with family. It wouldn’t bother me though.

If I'm travelling/away from home/out shopping have no problem eating alone - don't want to starve!

However, I wouldn't make a conscious effort to go out from home for lunch or dinner, wouldn't see the point.

I would now Urmstongran but not when in my teens or even twenties. Not sure whether it’s due to the confidence that comes with age, or the can’t-be-arsed with what anybody thinks! I quite like people watching and can’t do that in company!

I couldn’t do it I’m afraid, if I’m out and see people eating alone, I always feel sad for them, although, there’s clearly no reason to!

I have a friend who was widowed quite young, and she does it all the time, she thinks I’m ridiculous!

I often go out to lunch on my own with a good book......my idea of bliss ☕️??

No need to feel sad for lone diners. Not everyone you see doing so is lonely or bereaved.

I’m married but if my husband and I are apart for any reason (this week for example) and I fancy eating out then I do!

And I do not take a book - eat me dinner and have a good look around!

Quite happy to eat out alone. Doesn’t bother me what others are thinking.

I will stop for a lunchtime snack/ coffee if out shopping but wouldn’t usually eat a full on evening meal by myself if still at home. I wouldn’t really enjoy holidaying alone either . Just think it’s no fun with nobody to chat to.

Yes it doesn’t bother me. I remember once being on a trip to Paris with my language course. I chose one morning to go shopping alone and then had lunch in a small bistro with a carafe of wine. Must admit had trouble finding the metro for the trip back

Never bothered me. DD, who is happily single and lives alone regularly takes herself off for the day to do all sorts of things and this inevitably involves meals out.

Usually have my Kindle in my handbag, but would never read in a restaurant, that does look desperate, don't play with my phone either, just sit and people watch.

Why on earth would you think someone eating alone, need pity or sympathy?

If I'm out I'll find somewhere nice and have a meal. Why on Earth not?

I frequently do, always have done, always will, no fears for me. When our DC were little, DH would often tell me to go out on my own shopping on a Saturday "and have a nice lunch out and a glass of wine."
I like people watching, and the whole experience of having a meal out. Am thinking of going to Milton Keynes one day next week, and usually have a nice lunch in Cafe Rouge. Will savour a meal I haven't had to cook myself!

Normally it’s just a coffee and a sandwich never eaten full meal,out. Don’t go far anyway!

My treat for myself from time to time is to go down to London for the day on my own and visit art exhibitions. Part of the pleasure is to sit in a restaurant with a good book, good meal (which I haven't had to cook) and glass of wine. I see quite a few other people doing the same - whyever not?

I very often eat alone when out , but with going on coach trips to Hotels may sit with other people on the trip.
Mick

Yes I certainly do. Mr B is often out in a running race on a Sunday and doesn’t always get back much before 4. So I often book myself into a restaurant on the waterfront have a Sunday lunch and a glass of wine. Love it. Also do it other days if M r B doesn’t want to eat out and I do.

I don't have a problem eating alone either. Like others I love to people watch but sometimes take a magazine or paper as well.

If I have to I will - at a hotel for work purposes or out shopping all day, that sort of thing. I wouldn't choose to go out on my own to a restaurant, no.

I did similar in Paris dragonfly46 Thu 12-Sep-19 08:21:41

I went for a city break with a friend who loves art. We went into the Musée d’Orsay but after a good couple of hours I was ‘cultured out’ and she was in her element! We agreed to part and meet at a certain point two hours later.

I took myself up to the restaurant, asked the maître d’ for a table for one and enjoyed the most delicious lunch with a glass of wine. Result = two happy friends!

I use to, now I couldn’t, no confidence

Used to stay in hotels on my own when I had to for work, quite enjoyed the occasional freedom to eat what I wanted, when I wanted, and go to bed at a time to suit me without worrying about DH needing sleep, but now I am retired I wouldn't choose to go out and eat on my own. It's cheaper to eat at home, so meals out are for special occasions!

I would , lunchtime, if I was out shopping etc but not to a proper restaurant, for an evening meal.