Not all bars have the same "type" of people. Also if you're looking for camaraderie or friendship, it's a pretty good place to have talks of all kind - the silly ones are the best!

But even if I don't drink? Seems like a bar is not a place I would want to go. I know there can be other things to do there than drink, but still.

I find camaraderie is excellent through sports leagues and board game events, stuff like that.