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Text Message Your Drink Orders at British Pubs

by Tim Stevens on November 12, 2007 at 02:37 PM

TXT URSELF DRNKAny frequent bar-goer knows that the way to get yourself noticed by an overworked bartender is by having some combination of a good personality and a big tip. While some women may have an easer time flaunting their, um, personalities to get the attention of a busy barman, others aren't so lucky. And, of course, that big tip will only get noticed on subsequent trips to the bar. To dodge the lines, would-be drinkers at a few pubs in the U.K. are turning to their cell phones and ordering the next round by text message.

The system, called MyQbuster (as in busting the queue to get drinks) enables bar-goers to browse a given establishment's drink list via their phone. They can then submit orders with a few thumb-taps and get their lagers delivered to a certain table number or go grab them at the bar.

The service tacks a 10% fee on top of the cost of the round, and of course you'll still be expected to tip your waitstaff. As much as we love tech, we can't help but think that slipping a few extra bucks to the busy barman is still your best bet for prompt service.

From Daily Mail

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Tags: bars, cell phones, CellPhones, drinking, Texting

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