Long before the term social distancing entered the lexicon, introverts were thriving.But lets clear one thing up right away: Being introverts doesnt mean were all a bunch of hermits. Introverts like going out as much as the next personas long as its a manageable, crowd-less situation with comfortable places to sit! The emptier the bar, the better. The less likely to be bothered byGASPother people, even more ideal.

As a professional drinks writer and editor who travels solo a great deal for a living, the author has learned a thing or two about drinking alone. For instance, seclusion is key. Look for a bar that offers numerous opportunities to sequester yourself. Avoid the communal tables, sit as close to the end of the bar as possible (a corner two-top in a darkened room is best-case-scenario), and dont skimp on the beverage: Order something with complexity that makes you quietly contemplate whats in your glass, how it got there, and how your surroundings are accentuating the drinking experience. Tiki bars are among the most conducive to that vibe, as everything from the ingredients, to the dcor, to the music is designed for just soaking it all in without distraction, but never discount the daytime dive bar either.