What is a POS bar system?

A bar POS system is specialized software and hardware designed to help bars streamline their operations, from taking orders and payments to managing inventory. It helps to enhance efficiency and improve customer service, and provides valuable insights into sales and stock levels.

Do I need management software for my bar?

Management software is essential for efficient and profitable bar operations. It helps you track sales, manage inventory and speed up transactions, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Plus, it provides valuable insights into your business, helping you make informed decisions and improve customer service.

How much does a bar POS system cost?

The cost of a bar POS system varies widely depending on the features and scale required. For example, basic systems may start with a free plan—though you usually end up paying for hardware outright or pay higher processing fees—whereas more sophisticated systems can start anywhere from $69 per month, which can increase with additional features and customizations. When shopping around for a system, be sure to speak to a sales rep about what you need from your bar POS system so they can give you the most accurate pricing information.

What is the most popular POS system for bars?

The most popular POS system for bars depends on the size and complexity of the business and its operations. A popular POS for bars and restaurants with multiple locations and/or more sophisticated operations is Lightspeed Restaurant, which offers more flexibility and customization, free 24/7 support and advanced data and analytics.

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The bar POS built to handle unlimited orders, fast.

Whether you're pouring pints or mixing mojitos, get the bar POS system that speeds up service so you can focus on creating a buzz.

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A bar POS that helps you serve with ease.

In just a few taps, bartenders can browse through menus, enter orders, open tabs and accept payments. Our cloud-based bar point of sale software helps you focus on what matters—creating unique experiences for customers.

Enter orders and process payments fast
Create combos for top menu items to speed up ordering at the bar
Easily manage bar tabs and reduce number of transactions with pre-authorization
Split bills by item, course or seat and offer your guests single-seat checkout

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Why choose Lightspeed for your bar?

Give your staff the fast, reliable bar POS software they need to serve guests faster and give better service—because every second counts when the bar is slammed. Manage your inventory, menus, reservations, delivery, customer data, payments and more—all with one bar POS.

Reliability

Fast, ultra-stable platform that’s configured for your floor plans, menus and workflows. Seamlessly integrate your favorite third-party tools.

Advanced insights

Identify areas where you can improve—from forecasting staffing needs to optimizing your menu to building stronger teams.

Free 24/7 support

Get quality support every step of the way—from one-on-one onboarding to free 24/7 phone and chat support, we’re here when you need us.

Multilocation solutions

Shared customer data across locations, remote access to your back office, advanced menu management and access to our open API.

Lightspeed Restaurant makes bar management a breeze.

Anywhere you are, you're in charge. Manage your menus and floor plans, track revenue, keep tabs on employee performance and more from your desktop or iPad. Get everything you need in one system.

Design custom floor plans directly in your bar POS to accurately represent your bar or pub
Create as many menus as you need and assign them to specific devices and shifts
Never do a manual inventory count again with automated ingredient management
Keep tabs on your bar no matter where you are with a cloud-based POS system

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Extend your reach with delivery.

Sync your menu with major food delivery apps and reach new customers quickly.

Get orders from top apps like UberEats, Skip The Dishes or DoorDash sent directly to your POS
Maximize your delivery zone to reach as many customers as possible
Work efficiently by consolidating online orders on a single screen
Use Lightspeed’s reporting tools to see what’s working and spot new opportunities

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Bar POS software from the company you trust

We’re obsessed with building cutting-edge, flexible point of sale technology that empowers entrepreneurs to run their businesses smarter, easier. And we offer unparalleled 24/7 free support so you can get the help you need, when you need it.

"Lightspeed - Best POS ever!"

"Lightspeed has been a joy for us since the day [it] joined the team. The interface is intuitive and designed for easy navigation. Lightspeed customer service is superb. Their response time is often within minutes and they are helpful and kind. We absolutely love Lightspeed."

"Comprehensive, complex, great support."

"Lightspeed is one of the deepest restaurant POS systems out there. It has lots of features that other systems lack and there's plenty of room to grow. Best of all, their support is amazing. They are very proactive about customer success and open to new feature suggestions. Always improving, always dynamic, never static."

"Take the plunge, get Lightspeed."

"Lightspeed was possibly one of the best decisions we could have made for our restaurant. We are now able to accurately determine quantities of items sold and see what menu items are performing [so we can] highlight those items. Customer support is always available. They will do their absolute best to fix every problem you have."

Raise the bar with a POS system that scales with your business.

Lightspeed Restaurant is a system that grows with you, so you can continue making confident business decisions for your bar. Get the data and tools you need to keep capitalizing on success.

Get actionable data that helps you increase your profit margins for one or multiple locations
Use Training Mode to train new and seasonal employees in no time on an intuitive, easy-to-use bar POS system
Edit menus quickly and push edits out to all or selected locations in one click
Grow your business with a bar POS designed to handle sophisticated operations at scale

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Deliver a seamless unified payment experience.

Give your customers the freedom to pay their way and manage it all directly from your Lightspeed Restaurant POS.

Offer transactions wherever you are with credit card, debit card and mobile payments
Let your customers pay quickly at the table from your payment terminal—no more POS needed at hand
No hidden costs or installation fees
Rely on a team of experts for chargeback management and fraud assistance

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Flexible plans for every budget

Whether you have one or 50 locations, there’s a Lightspeed plan that's right for you. As your business grows in size and complexity, we’ve got you covered with enterprise features and tools to support your business as it evolves.

One-on-one onboarding, free 24/7 support
Advanced data and reporting
Integrated payments
Offline mode

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Top restaurant tools available with Lightspeed

Multi-location restaurants can consolidate all their data for a clear overview of performance.

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Integrate the most complete inventory management solution into your Lightspeed POS system.

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Sell high-quality, custom-branded gift cards designed for Lightspeed Restaurant.

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Aggregate all your data for analysis and use machine learning to stay on top of your inventory and streamline procurement.

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Considering the switch to Lightspeed?

Switching to Lightspeed is easy. From data migration to hardware and payments setup, our industry experts will support you each step of the way.

Get fast 24/7 support
One-on-one onboarding
Dedicated Account Manager to answer every question

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Sleek restaurant POS hardware.

From technology that lets you keep working offline to kitchen printers designed for humid environments, our top-quality restaurant hardware is tailored specifically to your needs.
Go ahead, turn up the heat—we can handle the hustle.

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How Bar 404 saves ~7 hours on inventory and up to $500/ week on labor costs

Since switching to Lightspeed’s bar point of sale software, Toronto-based speakeasy Bar 404 has slashed time spent on inventory by 83%. A seamless integration with 7shifts allows them to optimize scheduling and save $400-500 a week on labor.

“We have like 200 types of whiskey. Just putting that in the system would take 6-7 hours. Now I [copy and paste my LCBO order into an excel sheet] and I upload that in Lightspeed. Everything is like magic. Within 5 minutes, my menu is there. Having Lightspeed in the building, I feel the difference.”

Rohit Sharma, General Manager, Bar 404

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