TRCGroup is right - a T2-B is not going to survive in that environment. Once thing you could do is give them an iPHone/Android phone or iTouch app since they probably have one laying around anyway. Doubling that up with a SurfIR remote is a quick and dirty way for them to control the system and an inexpensive remote in case of a calamity.

We have done bars with iPad / Launcport / In-wall docks with SURFiR remotes and have had good results and positive feedback.