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Description
Porchlight serves as a cloud-based platform tailored for the booking and management needs of independent pubs, restaurants, and cafés. Featuring an AI phone assistant named Thomas, it efficiently manages incoming calls and schedules reservations based on real-time availability, forwarding any unmanageable requests to staff for follow-up. All booking channels, including phone, website, and Google, are consolidated into a single venue diary equipped with a comprehensive floor plan. Additionally, the staff app integrates various functionalities such as rota management, clock-in systems, payroll tracking, tips management, and food safety inspections, providing a centralized tool for venues to oversee bookings and daily staff operations. This service is specifically designed to assist independent hospitality establishments in the UK, ensuring they can effectively manage reservations during peak service hours as well as outside of operating hours. With Porchlight, venues can optimize their operations and enhance customer service.
Description
Tablekeep is a booking software tailored for independent dining establishments across Australia, including restaurants, cafes, and bars. This system operates directly through the venue’s website, ensuring that all bookings, guest lists, and customer interactions remain exclusive to the venue itself. Offering a straightforward monthly fee starting at $79, it eliminates commission charges per reservation, fees for individual diners, and costs related to the covers that would have been collected regardless. The service includes a customizable booking widget for any website, along with a dedicated booking page, a floor plan that facilitates table assignments, a run sheet for managing walk-ins and waitlists, guest profiles that allow for self-service modifications and cancellations, and a comprehensive reporting dashboard. Notifications and reminders are sent using the venue's own domain, making them appear professional and personal rather than generic communications from a third party. Additional premium features include the option for deposits and protection against no-shows through Stripe without incurring platform fees, the ability to sell set menus and supplementary items at the time of booking, the organization of ticketed events, and an AI assistant that utilizes the venue's unique data to enhance customer experience. Moreover, this innovative approach helps foster stronger connections between the restaurant and its guests, ultimately driving customer loyalty and satisfaction.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
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Integrations
Google Business Profile
No
Pricing Details
£249/venue/month
£249 per venue per month, VAT included. A 14-day free trial is available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$79 AUD/month (flat, not per u
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Porchlight Hospitality
Founded
2026
Country
United Kingdom
Website
porchlightpro.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Tablekeep
Founded
2023
Country
Australia
Website
tablekeep.com.au
Product Features
Restaurant Reservations
Capacity Monitoring
No
Custom Reservation Inventory
No
Deposits / Prepayment Processing
No
Email Marketing
No
Facebook Reservations
No
Feedback Management
No
Guest Data
No
Guest Notifications
No
Mobile App Booking
No
Online / Website Reservations
No
Reminders
No
Reporting / Analytics
No
Seat / Table Optimization
No
Text/SMS Communications
No
Waitlist Management
No
Product Features
Restaurant Reservations
Capacity Monitoring
No
Custom Reservation Inventory
No
Deposits / Prepayment Processing
No
Email Marketing
No
Facebook Reservations
No
Feedback Management
No
Guest Data
No
Guest Notifications
No
Mobile App Booking
No
Online / Website Reservations
No
Reminders
No
Reporting / Analytics
No
Seat / Table Optimization
No
Text/SMS Communications
No
Waitlist Management
No
Alternatives
No Alternatives