Never drink alone.” It’s one of those old sayings, attributable to no one in particular (and given this excellent updated spin from Stanley Tucci: “One is never drinking alone. Someone else is always drinking somewhere”). But one bar has taken the adage rather more literally than most.
Alibi, a cocktail and karaoke bar in Greater Manchester, reportedly implemented an unusual door policy when it first opened three years ago: solo partygoers are strictly verboten. “No single entry,” reads a sign on the door. “After 9pm, Alibi does not permit single entry. If you are with guests already inside the venue, please contact them in advance of entry. This is for the safety of all guests.”
