I used to work at a bar while I was in college. I quit about 3 years ago, but I still frequent the place after work, whether it be to have dinner or have a few beers before I head home. I'm totally fine going there by myself because I know I'll run into one of my friends. I trained all the bartenders and waitresses at some point, so if my drinks/food aren't free, they're heavily discounted.

Magoo's Pizza's on University (back in the 80s, once owned by the family of one of my Georgia Alpha Gam sisters who used to post here on GC) had 100+ beers on tap and was a sorority favorite enjoyed by many from my chapter. They recently closed, but will reopen later on this month with the same staff, just with a different name. Over the years we've dated bouncers and bartenders and after a while there's no such thing as waiting in line to get in and having to show your ID. You can't go wrong with 75 cent drafts.

ETA: To the OP, thank you for reminding us that there IS life outside Fall Recruitment.