CAMRA creates virtual pub

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Fancy a pint at the Red (On)Lion? The real ale organisation Camra has created a virtual pub to recreate the atmosphere of the real thing and help tackle loneliness and social isolation during the lockdown and closure of the UK’s pubs.

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Join us at the Red (On)Lion!

We've created a virtual pub where people can get together to help tackle social isolation while the nation’s pubs are closed. The Red (On)Lion is a video platform where anyone can enjoy a chat over a pint.

Check it out

http://theredonlion.co.uk


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The new facility is a video platform where anyone can enjoy a lively chat over a beer or cider, or a soft drink. There is a ‘main bar’ area, and visitors can also create or book a table to set up video conferencing with their friends.
Tables can take part in games such as Heads Up and Charades, or participants can tune into ‘presentations’ and events such as pub quizzes and expert-led tutored tastings, bringing all virtual social activities into one place for the pub-goer.
The platform also supports Facebook LIVE streaming for pub quizzes and other events run by brewers and pubs, who can easily submit them for sharing.
Nik Antona, Camra’s national chairman,said:

While nothing can replace the community created by a real local pub, we wanted to create a home where the nation’s beer and cider drinkers can come together for a chat and a drink. We’re all experiencing social isolation and loneliness, so now it is more important than ever before to come together as a community to support one another.

The Red (On)Lion is the social arm of Camra’s #PullingTogether campaign, which was launched two weeks ago with the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) and Crowdfunder to support the brewing and pub industry during this difficult time.
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There's at least one other as well. I don't use Facebook so can't access either.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-52061947And there some bloke running a pub quiz on Youtube Live every Thursday at 8.00pm. He said he expected 50 people but apparently had 100k joining in!