New Bars Lets You Tap Your Own Beer

Patrons serve themselves from taps installed at the bar’s tables

A new franchising concept called the Pilsner Unique Bar is mixing the town of Pilsner’s venerable brewing tradition with leading-edge technology. Patrons no longer have to line up at the bar or wait for a server. Instead, they serve themselves from taps installed at the bar’s tables. A display keeps track of how many beers have been poured.

On top of that, the Pilsner Unique Bar is connected to sister franchises elsewhere in the country, so that patrons can challenge barflies in other towns to contests.

Not only do the taps cut down on staffing needs, it also lets customers get their brews as soon as they want them, and attracts parties and groups.

This concept is similar to the The Baggot Inn in Dublin, where people swipe a credit card to pull their own beers. Staff is on hand to offer tips on how to pull the perfect pint.

When will this concept show up at your local dive bar? And what’s next? DIY Cocktail bars for wannabe mixologists?

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