Leave it to Williamsburg to launch what is the city’s first “Beer ATM” after Paloma Rocket on the Lower East Side, following up other quirky food dispensaries like the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM and Paris’ baguette ATM. Randolph Beer, a bar which has locations in Nolita and Dumbo as well, has a Beer Wall with 24 beers on tap available with a swipe of a credit card at both the Williamsburg and Dumbo locations. There is also a variety of sizing options from a one ounce taster to 12 ounces.
The beer ATM at the Dumbo location of Randolph beer. Photo courtesy Randolph Beer
It seems that no matter how far we’ve come, the appeal of quick, self-service continues from the first automats in New York City in the beginning of the 20th century to now.
Michelle is the founder of Untapped New York and the author of The Art Spy (HarperOne, forthcoming) Secret Brooklyn, Secret New York Hidden Bars & Restaurants, and Broadway. michelleyoungwriter.com
Photo courtesy Randolph Beer