Bars are great places to meet women. I think a lot depends on your attitude. If you're on the make and really hungry to hook up, you'll probably go home empty handed, but if you're there to have fun with men and women and let the social dynamic take its course you are more likely to find a woman if not for the night, then for a future date. Its like anything else, when you're desperate you'll strike out but when you're cool and confident and fun to be with you'll see results.