I'm sort of vaguely amused by the fact that there's a 16 year old on here who hasn't been clubbing because they're too young, and people being surprised that a 17 year old has been able to go clubbing.
Man, times have changed, I used to frequently go clubbing when I was 16 and 17, as did pretty much everybody I knew. Bouncers didn't bat an eyelid.
ahhh the good old days.
god I feel old.
OP - by all means go clubbing on your own if you want, it's a good way to meet people. Myself personally I'd have never dared when I was younger because of being too self-conscious about dancing on my own, but generally to tell you the truth if you have a few drinks it's probably likely that you'll end up talking to random people, and bobs your uncle, you're not alone any more.
The problem with going with friends anyway is that you usually end up getting dragged to clubs that you don't really like. At least if you go on your own you can choose where you want to go.
I'd go clubbing on my own now, but I like I said I wouldn't when I was younger. I'm 27 now though, I don't tend to give a toss what people think anymore really. It's funny, the older you get, the less bothered about other people's opinions you become.