[hdiwan]

Wine Bars work for us. When you go, sit at the bar, introduce yourself & your companion to the bartender, ask them for their favourite wine, specify red or white, if you know, if not, trust the bartender. Drink the glass slowly, while you chat up every person at the bar.

[legerdemain]

Eh, I'd rather not make a regular habit of drinking in bars. It really messes with my workout the next day.

[bardan]

Pubs and bars would be my suggestion too, although you will inevitably wind up meeting a higher than average number of problem drinkers.

It can be a bit of a drag if you become too familiar in your local drinking spot as people might approach you even if you're just trying to quietly read on your own.