I think it is a really bad idea for newcomers to hang out in a bar but like Bambozle said alcohol is everywhere. I think it is important to learn youor triggers. One of mine is college football. Another is a casino (I relapsed twice in a casino). Someone else said to check your motives. Why would you want to hang out in a bar? If it is just to live vicariously through others then this is a very bad motive.