im only 21 but in my experience bars are a horrible place to make new good friends. ive met more people in the last year that ive opened up by just saying hi to randoms everywehre i go. so i guess im just sayin dont think just cuz u go to the bar its gonna make things pick up and u will meet all kinds of new friends. try doin that everywhere. ud be surprised how many people will talk if your just nice, and ud be surprised how many girls will enjoy a conversation with u out of the blue. hey it works for me....