I think you should put yourself and your own needs first. I could not have got sober being in a bar. That's not to say yourpartner should change of course, his job is his job. You can only change you. If he wants to see you he will make arrangements to see you away from the bar when he isn't working.
Actions and time speak louder than words. When you stay sober he will realize you're serious. relationships do change when we get sober, my marriage has too. wishing you all the best.