13 of Technology’s Best Alcohol Resources Available!

DrinkedIn BarFinder

What is it? A bar/pub locator - it's a free mobile app available for iPhone/iPad and Android.

What does it do? Find bars near your location from the largest database of over 150,000 bars worldwide. Soon to include a database of close to 10,000 mixed drink recipes as a bonus!

How can I get it? This app is available on the Apple iTunes app-store and Google Play

BAC Alcohol Calculator

What is it? An iPhone App.

What does it do? A fun and interactive way of keeping track of how much you are drinking and its effects on you is by downloading this Blood-Alcohol Calculator. Simple to use and highly rated, this app uses gender, weight and consumption to generate a rough calculation.

How can I get it? This app is available on the Apple app-store.

Mixology

What will it cost me? Only 69p.

What is it? An iPhone App. What does it do? Mixology advertises itself as ‘the ultimate drink and cocktail recipe app’, which can’t be far from the truth! With almost 8,000 different recipes, this extensive and regularly updated library allows you to store your favourites and share them with friends via Facebook and Twitter.

How can I get it? This app is available on the Apple app-store. What will it cost me? Great news, there is a free version with ads!

2013 AA Pub Guide

What is it? A pub locator.

What does it do? This phone app will give you the directions to and locations of some of the best uniquely British pubs and bars. With a directory of over 2,000 establishments, each pub has been entered and selected specifically for their good food, character and comfort. How can I get it? This app is available on the Apple app-store.

What will it cost me? This app is completely free!

ukpubfinder.com

What is it? A pub search engine.

What does it do? This website is simple to use and contains the locations and reviews of thousands of pubs. Unlike the AA Pub Guide, ukpubfinder.com is an open directory. Search by postcode, county or city. Easy.

How can I get it? Directly from the site.

What will it cost me? It’s free!

Gift House Intl. Bottle Lock

What is it? A combination lock for wine and beer bottles.

What does it do? There’s nothing worse than cracking open a bottle of whiskey only to find it half empty or suspiciously watered down! Keep your pesky mates away from your prized drink in future with this combination lock that will keep your bottle safe.

How can I get it? Amazon. What will it cost me? It sells currently for the bargain price of £5.99.

winefolly.com

What is it? A website.

What does it do? Ever fancy yourself as a wine enthusiast? Maybe you just want to learn more about wine? Whether completely new to the idea or a budding taster, this site has many great articles and a shop.

How can I get it? Simply search ‘winefolly.com’ online. What will it cost me? There are no subscriptions required! It’s all free, except the goodies in the shop - you’ll sadly have to pay for those!

buddybeers.com

What is it? A website.

What does it do? No matter where your friend is in the world, you can still treat them to a drink. Using PayPal or a voucher, you can buy your friend a drink which they can redeem at a local participating bar.

How can I get it? buddybeers.com

What will it cost me? The platform itself is free. All you have to buy are the beers.

Drinkify

What is it? A website.

What does it do? Created by a group of friends in a 24 hour intense session, this website will let you listen to music you enjoy and suggest a drink worthy of the artist. How can I get it? Simply search ‘drinkify’ online.

What will it cost me? It’s absolutely free.

Dignity

What is it? An iPhone app.

What does it do? Ever find yourself apologising to your friends for drunken text messages and calls? This may be the perfect app for you! Dignity allows you to set a lockdown mechanism on your phone, preventing access to certain mobile numbers and email addresses. It may serve a basic functionality but you might save yourself some embarrassment with your ex-girlfriend!

How can I get it? The Apple app-store.

What will it cost me? This app sells for £1.49.

Alcohoot

What is it? A smartphone breathalyzer

What does it do? Say hello to the first certified breathalyzer that connects via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to your smartphone! Whether for novelty or to keep track of your own consumption, this clever gadget will help you stay safe.

How can I get it? www.alcohoot.com

What will it cost me? They sell for $75 each.

Philips SBCRU098

What is it? A TV remote that will also open your beer bottle.

What does it do? Ever find yourself collapsing on the sofa, remote in one hand, beer in the other, and it suddenly strikes you that the bottle opener is in the kitchen? This device will ensure that you never confront this issue again - a TV remote with a bottle opener attached.

How can I get it? Amazon. What will it cost me? £14.99

iBottle Opener

What is it? An iPhone cover.

What does it do? Most people are never far from their mobile phone, which got the people at Lightbulb Moments thinking. They came up with a durable iPhone case that couples as a bottle opener. Never face digging through the kitchen drawers again with this practical gadget.

How can I get it? Amazon. What will it cost me? This device sells for £8.79.

BeerCloud

What is it? Android app.

What does it do? It’s an interactive database for avid beer enthusiasts. The exciting app allows you to scan the barcode of any beer and will provide you with information on country of origin, composition and flavouring. It will even suggest foods that will go down well with your chosen beverage! How can I get it? The Google Play shop.

What will it cost me? It’s free!

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