You can also stand by the bar, or, if you're female, near the rest room, where there's often a line.

Everyone knows that a few drinks can affect the way you look at that smiling stranger across the bar.

Also, people can dance on the bar in saloons allowed to stay open 24 hours.

The second man graciously thanks the first man and continues to the bar.

Don’t waste time with the friend of your best friend who just happens to be there, when the one you WANT is sitting at the bar waiting to be approached.