THE IDEA
Finally: Social Drinking goes online!

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Homeoffice? Quite alright for most. No more commuting? Even great. No more nonsense-talk with your best friends over a drink or few? F*%& you Corona! There is only so much one can take! 

Enter modern video-conferencing tools! Enter the rise of teledrinking with the opening of the worlds first teledrinkingbar! Might it be here in the #teledrinkingbar with your friends or strangers from around the world or in your very own virtual speak-easy or online pub with your best friends: Get together over a drink, or numerous more to meet, discuss, connect, shit-talk like in the real world!

On a slightly more serious note: Social integration has been proven to be the number one indicator of longterm happiness. We shouldn´t waive on it even shortterm and even though a face-to-face meeting is an aweful idea at the moment. 

UPDATE 2022: We had some really fun moments in the Teledrinkingbar. But as said back then:

This shit will go over.
Your friendships will stay.
Live and enjoy them!

So we have closed the Teledrinkingbar in July 2022.
Thanks for all visitors & supporters!


 

 

Some rules apply even here:
- Make an appointment at a specific time with your friends to meet here, or get lucky looking who from around the world might be there.
- In case of the latter: Introduce yourself, telling a bit about your current situation, where you are in the world – and maybe about your countries drinking culture. Be kind, silly and the best you. There is enough unpleasant in the world – and this bar doesn´t got a bouncer.
- Please use a headset. Otherwise the sound is terrible.
-  Make a screenshot and share it online to inspire others to not loose sight of social interaction. Tell the world who you did meet.
Tag #teledrinking #teledrinkingbar
– 12 guests max at a time. The owner of the #teledrinkingbar has no fixed place in the bar and willbe outside of the worlds most exclusive bar most of the time. 

Our favourite Teledrinking-Tool

 

We tried a few online Video-Conferencing tools, but like Whereby best. It does not need any additional software or plugin to be installed while at your desktop (only on your phone). It works directly in your browser and with close to any setup. It´s free up to 4 people, and costs only 9,99€/month for more – one of the cheaper “nights out” ;)

As a “bar owner” you just sign up, set a link and share this link.
As a guest you join by entering via this link.

Feel free to share your own bar link with the world &
set specific opening hours or topics! 

 

FAQ
(aka different variations of WTF?!)

 

How does this thing work?
You click on one of the “Enter the Teledrinkingbar” links. You get forwarded to the Teledrinkingbar, which is a Video Conferencing room which can accustom up to 4 guests. You can set a time to meet up here with your friends or meet whoever is in there. Whoever clicks on the link when there is a place available gets in the bar – and might meet 3 strangers from around the globe, to share drinks, thougths, laughter! 

Do I have to pay anything for this service?
No. The teledrinkingbar is a free virtual place to socialize. Anyways, the main “service” is the idea, that we shouldn´t let the social distancing become a emotional disctancing from your friends. Do the closest thing to having a face-to-face chat & drink: Have one via video-chat 

How can I set up my own #teledrinkingbar?
You can use any videoconferencing tool you like, which enables multiple friends to join simultaneously. We like Whereby best, since it is reliable, works without software on desktops and holds up to 4 people in the free, and up to 12 people in the relatively cheap 9,99 € paid version. 

Is this limited to a certain country?
The Teledrinkingbar is open for anyone around the globe. We are in this shit together. So why not drink together! 

Isn´t this idea silly – especially in face of such a serious times?
It´s silly, it´s stupid, it´s nonsense, yes. But we deeply believe this relief and social connection is what is needed as well. Social distancing is needed but tough. It´s a lot easier to cope with with your best friends around and a good drink at times! 

Do I have to drink alcohol?
Lots of us connect having a drink with some of the most fun, relaxed, outgoing and social moments in our life – quite the opposite compared to the current situation. We therefore think, teledrinking is the perfect counterpart and at least set up the teledrinkingbar as place to drink alcohol. Much more important is the general thought: we encourage any kind of virtual socializing (“telelizing” that is?!) – might it be sharing a tea or coffee over a short chat or baking and tasting the same cake over hours. Whatever feels best for you! Just stay in touch!