A man has gone viral for ordering a pint of Stella Artois on his own and claims the “stigma” around it “needs to be broken” – with men across the country agreeing it’s “one of the best”
Blokes are banding together nationwide to shatter the “stigma” surrounding solo pints, hailing it as “one of the best”.
The trend for solitary pub visits is gaining traction on Twitter/X, with individuals venturing out to their local pubs alone for a beverage.
Social media user @HarryAFC86 has sparked a conversation with his lone Stella Artois, insisting that the taboo of drinking solo “needs to be broken.” He tweeted: “Stigma behind having a pint on your own needs to be broken.”
The sentiment resonated with many, and although some argue there’s no stigma in enjoying a drink by oneself, Harry contends it exists because it’s not as widely accepted as it ought to be.
One commenter expressed their love for solo pints, saying: “There’s not stigma fella, love a pint on my own in the summer, sat outside a London pub people watching.” However, Harry countered: “I’d say there is, it’s not really the done thing and there’s defo people that judge, not that I care tho.”
Others shared how ditching their phone for a pint alone served as an unexpected mental health respite, commenting: “During a difficult time in my personal life I didn’t pick up the phone to friends to go for a drink but after work I’d go have a couple on my own sat in the sun and it was the headspace I needed but didn’t know.”
A third chimed in to praise the merits of enjoying a pint alone, saying: “Did it last week. Went out to watch the football. Nothing wrong with it. I’ve also been for a meal on my own before aswell. Again nothing wrong with it.”
On Twitter, solo pints have gained traction as a must-have experience. One user humorously noted: “Without question, one of the best. Up there with the airport beer. Elite level.”
Another person commented on the tranquillity it offers: “One of the most peaceful things you can do.” Moreover, a third individual added their testimony: “Always enjoyable, the perfect chance to chill and think about whatever.”
Some have suggested having a solo pint to try out the quiet, with one user saying it gives him a chance to think. They wrote: “enjoy having a pint on my own. Don’t see the problem. Can get through a lot of arguments in my head and win them all as well. Don’t have to buy expensive rounds either. Win win. I do have friends btw.”
Others agreed, and say they don’t care whether they are looked on strangely by other pub-goers. “Prefer having a pint with mates, but absolutely love to have a quiet pint on my own as well,” they wrote. “Just sitting there or reading something. If someone thinks that is strange I couldn’t care less.”
