Britons can pull their own pints as Butlin's becomes first holiday park in Europe with Self-Serve Bars

Butlin's has made history as the first holiday park in Europe to roll out Boxbar self-serve drink machines across all of its resorts.

More than 100 of the units went live today at entertainment venues in Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness — perfectly timed for the school summer holidays.

The machines can pour a drink in just six seconds, which means they could collectively serve up hundreds of beverages every minute across the three sites.

The move is designed to slash those dreaded bar queues for families and Big Weekender guests alike.

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Guests can choose from more than 20 different drinks at the self-serve stations, covering draught beers and ciders, cocktails, spirits and mixers, plus soft drinks.

Fan favourites like Madri, Guinness and Smirnoff are all on the menu, alongside the brand's own creation, Butlin's On The Beach cocktail.

The machines are open to everyone on family breaks and adult-only Big Weekenders. Families who've booked the popular All-Inclusive Drinks package can tap into the Boxbar units, too, making it even quicker to grab a round during their stay.

Head of Innovation at Butlin's, Heidi Watson, said: "This is an exciting first for Butlin's. Everything we do is about improving the guest experience and our new Boxbar Self-Serve Bars will make a real difference to guests on a family break or a Big Weekender.

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"Open in time for the school summer holidays, the bars are designed to reduce wait times and make it quicker and easier for guests to get a drink. This means less time queuing and more time enjoying their holiday with family and friends."

Butlin's recently added more holiday options for Britons, with more adults-only Big Weekenders soon to be available.

Holidaymakers can book onto trips with themes they have never run before, and three-day bookings starting from £59.

Butlin's has unveiled an exciting new adults-only getaway for pop music fans, and it's great news for anyone who loves a good tribute act.

The Giants of Pop Tributes Weekend will take over the Minehead resort exclusively from May 21, 2027, tapping into the ongoing wave of 90s and 00s nostalgia that people can't get enough of.

The three-night break promises performances celebrating some of the biggest names in pop history, including Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Queen and Lady Gaga, alongside plenty of other acts.

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