Bars are way too overpriced, why do people continue to go to them?

Just think that when you pay $7 for a drink you are not buying the alcohol you are buying the experience. I worked in a restaurant for a few years and I don't know how many times my managers told us that. Personally I do not like to pay that much for a drink if im just trying to get drunk, but usually when I go out thats not my main focus.