drinksinreading.com search engine and social network launched
Looking for a Reading watering hole? drinksinReading.com is a newly launched search engine allowing users to search for places offering food, drink, entertainment, Wi-Fi and more in the town.
The online guide will be maintained and updated by the bar owners themselves, and consumers may sign up to become friends with their chosen venues (so that special offers, for example, may be received by email or SMS).
Laurence Williams, who started drinksinreading, explained to me that inspiration came from the Robert Elms Show on BBC London in May 2007 when an American caller said that he was unable to find detailed information on bars.
He added that the Reading site is a test case (chosen for its demographics), with further sites planned for Bristol, London and Cardiff.
Laurence also emphasised that they will be working closely with drinkaware and similar organisations, including Reading PubWatch, to promote sensible drinking. A very good move, I say.
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The more information on Local bars and restaurants the better. It would be good to see the site link up with The Scores on the Doors website that publishes the hygiene rating the local council gives to food related businesses.
Check out http://www.scoresonthedoors.org.uk/ if you don’t know the site. Several councils are involved in the scheme. It’s a complete eye opener, especially for takeaways in the area.