iZettle Pro:Best for bars and nightclubs


Looking to slim down and streamline the cash handling at your bar or nightclub? iZettle provides a smooth, simplified system that connects with your iPad to cut costs. Download the app, connect it to the card reader, and start making money. iZettle works without internet, letting the night’s service flow without disruption. The card reader takes payments in seconds, speeding up service and freeing up your bartenders to engage with customers and mix delicious drinks.

 

iZettle’s speed makes it great for the fast-paced, energetic life of your bar or nightclub. But its table management features also make it a clever, cut-price solution for a smaller cafe or restaurant. In addition to a range of back office features, it integrates with big brands like Xero and Planday, so you can stay on top of the books and better understand what makes your bar tick.

 

How much?

The iZettle Pro card reader is available for £39/month. You’ll also pay 1.25% of each transaction that goes through the card reader.

 

To expand your kit into a more fully formed hospitalityEPOS systems, you’ll be best off going for the iZettle Store Kit. Priced at £899 (currently reduced to £818), it includes a card reader and dock, plus a stand for your tablet. There’s also a cash drawer, receipt printer, and some rolls to get you started.

 

Pros:

 

Lower monthly price than other EPOS solutions for bars

Simple, effective design

X Cons:

 

Hotel Perfect

Best for hotels

Hotel Perfect logo

Hotel Perfect is an aptly-named EPOS solution designed with the specific needs of hoteliers in mind. It goes a long way to closing the gap between your hotel’s bar and reception. And its waiter pads mobilise your team so they can serve with speed and style. Charge bills to rooms and automate discounts for promotions and happy hour. It won’t just be your guests who benefit – this EPOS system makes for happier waiters, receptionists and managers, too.

 

Hotel Perfect’s people-focussed EPOS also lets you set up discounts for staff and regular customers. Plus it comes with a loyalty card system where frequent stayers can accrue and spend points. Put simply, if you’re in the hotel trade, this EPOS system is perfect for you.

 

How much?

Pricing information for Hotel Perfect’s hospitality EPOS system is available on request.

 

Pros:

 

Fingerprint scanner speeds up staff sign-in

Can handle multiple different menus

X Cons:

 

Not suitable for hospitality businesses outside of hotels

 

iiko

Best for managing multiple locations

iiko logo

Calling IIKO an Epos system is a bit like calling a computer a calculator with more buttons. Yes, the till features let you process payments with ease; but it does so much more. Iiko helps your staff run ship efficiently, while a raft of reporting tools assist with your back-of-house admin. It's a win-win.

 

Run a sit-down establishment? IIKO can digitise your floor plan and suggest ways to utilise the available floor space. Need fast food delivering? The system lets you schedule and coordinate deliveries with your drivers in real time. Ingredients running low? IIKO’s inventory tracking system is a step ahead, and it’ll warn you before problems arise.

 

Multi-store management capabilities are one of IIKO’s biggest selling points. For small businesses with grand expansion plans, IIKO is a truly future-proof POS solution.

 

How much?

IIKO's starting ‘Accelerate’ plan costs £39/mo, which includes 24/7 online support and initial setup advice from the team. If you’ve got more than one store to manage, you’ll want to go for their ‘Grow’ plan at £49/mo. And for sprawling multi-location operations, it's best to request a bespoke quote for the chance to get an even better deal.

 

Pros:

 

Simple browser-based software

Convenient cloud storage

X Cons:

 

Relatively new to the UK

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Next steps

Choosing an EPOS system for your hospitality business doesn’t have to be a chore. Each system listed here is raising the ‘bar’ in its own way – whether it’s iZettle for simplicity or Worldpay Hub for style. TouchBistro is reinventing the way hospitality takes payments, with solutions for pubs, breweries and food trucks. And if you’re in the cafe business, EPOS Now is a quick-thinking solution that makes your life easier.

 

So what next? For more detailed pricing info, you can click here for tailored EPOS quotes from Expert Market-approved suppliers. Or read on for our expert tips on choosing the supplier for you.

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