Bar-POS

Bar POS System Built for High-Volume Service

Our tailored Bar POS solutions harmonize seamlessly within your establishment. This synergy creates an electrifying ambiance where every facet of your service caters to the utmost satisfaction of your patrons.

Streamlined Operations

GoTab’s intuitive Bar POS system simplifies bar management

  • Handle orders and payments quickly and efficiently
  • Manage inventory with ease to stay organized and stocked
  • Free up staff to focus on delivering exceptional service and memorable experiences

What to Look for in a Bar POS

Bars have needs a generic restaurant POS doesn't always solve. Here's what matters most:

  • Speed under pressure — fast tab opening, reordering, and closeout so lines never build up during a rush
  • Hardware built for bars — durable enough for spills, tight bar-top space, and constant handling
  • Built-in walkout protection — pre-authorization that locks funds before drinks go out
  • Flexible service — tools that work whether guests order at the rail, from a table, or straight from their phone

Easy Tab

GoTab’s Mobile Ordering ensures guests have effortless access to your menu, anytime, anywhere

  • Allow patrons to place orders directly from their mobile devices, even in crowded settings
  • Enable seamless bar tab management with pre-authorized tabs sent via text
  • Let guests continue ordering, share tabs with friends, and keep the party flowing

Insufficient Funds Protection

GoTab’s innovative solution helps bar operators tackle walkouts and insufficient funds

  • Lock funds on a credit card for the balance due whenever a new order is placed
  • Ensure payments are collected before orders are sent
  • Protect your revenue while providing a seamless experience for guests

Hardware Flexibility

GoTab offers top-of-the-line POS hardware designed for bars, but we also work seamlessly with your existing equipment

  • Use our durable, state-of-the-art hardware for enhanced performance
  • Optimize your current setup with easy integration
  • Adapt our system to meet your bar’s unique requirements

Seamless Online Ordering

GoTab’s online ordering system enhances your bar’s food and beverage program

  • Accept orders directly from your website, social media, or email
  • Streamline the ordering process for guests, whether they’re at the bar or ordering to-go
  • Integrate seamlessly with your POS to manage food and drink orders in one place

Real-Time Reporting, Full Transparency

GoTab’s Product Mix feature gives bar managers the tools to optimize operations

  • Analyze your most successful menu sections and compare individual item sales
  • Access daily sales and product mix summaries anytime with cloud-based reporting
  • Manage tabs, process refunds, or close open tabs from anywhere


integrations

Seamless Integration
With Top-Tier Solutions

See All Integrations

Responsive Kitchen Operations

GoTab collaborates with operators to seamlessly connect front-of-house and back-of-house using our Kitchen Display System (KDS) and management tools

  • Streamline communication between teams for faster service
  • Optimize kitchen workflows for efficiency and accuracy
  • Ensure every order is prepared and delivered seamlessly

Customizable Loyalty Programs

Strengthen customer relationships and drive repeat business with GoTab’s loyalty programs

  • Reward regulars with exclusive discounts and perks
  • Attract new patrons with enticing incentives
  • Offer special VIP events to create memorable experiences
Support

Personalized Assistance
Anytime, Anywhere

Our hospitality experts are ready to assist you around the clock via phone, email, and live chat on your devices, ensuring you receive real support whenever you need it.

Dedicated Experts

Our dedicated on-shore hospitality experts are available around the clock, ensuring you speak with real professionals, not automated responses.

Investing in Customers

The support we offer is more than just a service; it's a philosophy. It's about being available, being present when we’re needed, and investing in our customers’ success.

24/7 Support

24/7x365 live support with instant responses and real support.
articles

Related Articles

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out these common questions about 

Bar-POS

What are GoTab’s alcohol ordering policies for bars?

In compliance with national, state, and local liquor laws, servers will not serve alcohol to underage guests. If ordering alcoholic beverages, guests should be prepared to show their server a valid ID. Underage members are still welcome to place orders for food or non-alcoholic beverages through GoTab!

What is a bar POS system?

A bar POS system is point-of-sale software built for the pace of bar service — fast tab creation, quick reordering, and payment tools designed around high-volume, high-turnover service rather than table-by-table dining. GoTab's Bar POS combines this with Easy Tab (a tab that travels with the guest via text), Insufficient Funds Protection to prevent walkouts, and hardware built to hold up behind a busy bar.

What happens if a patron forgets to pay before leaving?

GoTab requires that everyone who opens a tab with a credit card when placing their order. If a guest leaves a tab open, the tab will automatically be closed when the venue closes. Therefore, guests cannot accidentally leave without closing their tab!

How do bar guests receive their order?

If guests are ordering through a server or bartender on the GoTab POS there is no change. The main difference with GoTab is when members order via a QR code on their table. In that scenario, the server will know which location the order was placed from and can check the guest’s identification for age verification and deliver the drink to the guest. Depending on the bar setup, guests can also be notified via text that their drink is ready with directions to the pickup location.

How do bar guests tip servers?

With GoTab, bars can configure a default tip that can be automatically applied to each order. Guests can also adjust the tip percentage on the payment information screen, however, some venues may choose to require a minimum tip (or service fee).

What's the difference between a bar POS and a restaurant POS?

Bar POS systems prioritize speed and tab management — fast pre-authorization, easy reordering, and quick closeouts for guests who order multiple rounds over an evening. Restaurant POS systems are built more around table service and kitchen routing. GoTab covers both: bars get fast tab tools like Easy Tab, and if you also serve food, the same system connects to GoTab's Kitchen Display System for full front-of-house/back-of-house coordination.

Request a Demo

Ready to experience GoTab for yourself? Sign up for a free demo and learn about our special offers that make switching your POS easier.

$1B+
transactions per year
25%
faster table turns
35%+
higher check averages