I like going out to bars and everything, but I think I’d like it more if I could nerdily acquire fake trophies and points while doing so. Finally, my dream has become a reality with Foursquare.
How much do I like this home metal bar, this beautiful sculpture/unidentified drinking object created by architect Zaha Hadid for London’s Home House? Let me count the ways:
At first glance, it’s just an ordinary bar playing some sporting event on television. You think, that’s not really anything special. I’ve seen bars before. Heck, I’ve vomited on bars before. And what is that? Oak? I’ve certainly vomited on oak.
Over in Britain they have an annual contest that seeks out the most creative sheds from across the country. This year’s winner was submitted by owner Tim McNeill–an octagonal garden shed he dubbed the “Rugby Pub.” This manly oasis features a fully-stocked 15-foot bar with tons of storage, three fridges, eight skylights, a ceiling fan, hammock and a sink with cold running water. McNeill considered TVs and phones to be a distraction, so he intentionally left them out of his plans. I can’t say I agree with the TV part, but I can see where he is coming from. [Readersheds via Metro] galleryPost('pubshed', 3, '');
English backpackers are about to find that working in an Aussie pub is not quite the easy ride ticket to free drinks it used to be.
The Barilliant is an integrated liquor management system. What does that mean? It means that computers moniter every single drop of alcohol you pour and order. The idea is that when you order a drink, the bartender swipes a wristband, enters the order, receives payment then pours the ordered drink, with beer and spirits measured to the millilitre. The idea is to prevent wastage and theft.
On top of that, the Barilliant also monitors every facet of the beer, from keg contents to gas pressure, so that publicans can be more efficient in making sure every beer is the perfect temperature with the best possible head.
The final component of the system is Pulse TV, a screen that acts as a point of sale marketing tool, displaying promotions, advertising, or negative publicity about the pub across the road.
