Table for One

I went out to a concert yesterday (Northern Synphonia performing Beethoven symphony number 5 at the Sage Gateshead, for those who care) on me tod - Mrs C decided she didn't want to come with me so I went on my own and decided to go for a meal beforehand - I was the only punter in the restaurant.
Now it's bad enough asking for a table for one (you may as well shout I HAVE NO FRIENDS!) but to have 3 staff stood at the bar staring at you whilst you eat... it don't half make you feel self conscious!