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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

Are you managing a restaurant or cafe? If you can relate, then you understand that your reservation book acts like a vital ingredient in your operation, seamlessly integrating your bookings, tables, and customer information. However, it has the potential to be so much more than just a ledger. That's why we developed The Parable App—a comprehensive mobile restaurant reservation system tailored for the iPad, iPhone, and Macbook (including those with the new M1 chip). You can find The Parable Restaurant Diary on the App Store, where it offers a one-month free trial with no per booking or commission fees, a low flat monthly rate, and a subscription model via iTunes without the need for additional credit card details or contracts, allowing you to cancel anytime. Having firsthand experience running a bustling restaurant and cafe, we are acutely aware of the challenges posed by traditional paper reservation diaries. Yet, we also appreciate their advantages. The Parable is specifically created to maintain the beloved aspects of the classic reservation book while addressing its shortcomings. With this innovative app, managing your reservations has never been easier or more efficient.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Google Business Profile Yes 

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

$12 per month
Free Trial Yes 
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 Yes 
iPad App Yes 
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) Yes 
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

The Parable

Country

Australia

Website

theparableapp.com

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 

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