Peters said the decision was also informed by safety concerns, noting the increased responsibility hospitality venues carry for their solo clientele.
Residents speaking with the Daily Mail had a range of views on the policy.
Amy Marsh said the move could inhibit people from going out of their comfort zone, calling the rule “strange”.
“It’s a hard thing to go into a bar on your own and if anything it should be encouraged.”
But others referenced “weird” interactions with single drinkers, particularly drunken men.
Though the ban does not apply to singles specifically, Nicola Slawson, author of Single: Living a Complete Life on Your Own Terms, told Metro the policy makes singles seem “weird or freaky”.
“There’s so many reasons to be on your own and to lump everyone in the same box is quite sickening, it’s really hurtful to a lot of single people.
“I do understand they’re trying to protect people, but you’re just throwing all single people under the bus because there are a few letchy people.”
Also on the banned list are roadmen, tracksuit wearers and those wearing Stone Island clothes.