Naw man, don't do it for your friends....do it for YOU. Going out alone is a tall task, but what i like most about going out alone is that you're in control of everything and it forces you to do things that you never thought you could do. I went out alone last weekend and had a blast. Its what you make it.
Just go in there and start talking to people....guys, girls....everybody, even the bartender and security guys.
I actually used to go to different spots alone...im a loner by nature....
Maybe your right...