The craft beer industry has never stood still. From hazy IPAs to barrel-aged stouts, breweries and taprooms have always been places of creativity and innovation. But in 2025, the change isn’t just in the pint glass—it’s in how breweries operate, how guests interact with them, and how technology powers the experience.
In the past, dining out meant choosing between a cozy sit-down restaurant or a lively bar. But today, guests want more than just a great meal or a perfectly mixed cocktail—they want an experience. From axe-throwing bars to virtual reality lounges, family entertainment centers (FECs) and eatertainment venues have emerged as some of the fastest-growing concepts in hospitality. Operators are finding creative ways to combine immersive entertainment with food and beverage (F&B) programs that keep guests engaged—and spending—long after the first round is served.
Stone Brewing is one of the most iconic names in craft beer. But behind the bold IPAs and legendary bistros lies an equally impressive operational engine. In a recent webinar with GoTab and TipHaus, Stone’s hospitality leaders gave us an inside look at how they’re using tech to improve guest experience, streamline ops, and keep their team focused on hospitality.
Breweries and taprooms operate far differently from traditional restaurants. Instead of fixed table service, your guests are roaming—moving between the bar, patio, merch counter or events, placing multiple orders in one visit. Add beer flights, growler fills, ticketed tastings, rotating events and retail merchandise into the mix, and you need a POS solution that flexes with your business demands. Here’s why GoTab outpaces Toast as the brewery‑focused POS.
Recently named Newsweek’s Best Golf Entertainment Venue in the U.S. for 2025, Atomic Golf is redefining what guests expect from eatertainment. And behind the scenes, powering every tab, order, and interaction? GoTab’s Entertainment Point-of-Sale platform.
For over 30 years, Garfinkel’s has been a cornerstone of the Vail, Colorado, experience. Locally known as “Garfs,” this iconic establishment in Lionshead Village has long been more than just a place to grab a drink after hitting the slopes. It is a neighborhood pub in a resort town, a spot where ski boots and flip-flops coexist, and where guests return each year like clockwork. It is the kind of place where stories are passed down through photos on the walls and where the traditions of après ski meet the future of hospitality.
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GoTab, a leading Point-of-Sale (POS) platform, announced the launch of four new integrations to its partner ecosystem. These new POS integrations cater to the varied demands of restaurants, breweries, bars, and eatertainment venues, empowering them with more versatile solutions.
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Hospitality commerce platform announces further expansion of integrated partner ecosystem, introducing a range of new solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience of hospitality businesses
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Leading commerce platform bolsters presence in the growing eatertainment category; Integration with Restaurant365 enables labor optimization and operational excellence