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Say hello to London’s cyber-sommeliers

The cyber-sommeliers were unveiled by Martin Williams, CEO of venue-owner Rare Restaurants, in a LinkedIn post

The cyber-sommeliers were unveiled by Martin Williams, CEO of venue-owner Rare Restaurants
The cyber-sommeliers were unveiled by Martin Williams, CEO of venue-owner Rare Restaurants

For restaurateurs, having their businesses on hold until lockdown lifts may have felt a little like Waiting for Godot. Now, at least one of them has decided they are better off waiting by robot.

M Restaurants, which operates two high-end eateries on Threadneedle Street and Victoria Street in London, has an unconventional welcome planned for diners returning to the City after lockdown: Robot champagne waiters.

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