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Ingegrated Table Reservations that Keep Your Service Flowing

Streamline bookings and maximise covers with Tapa Table — the fully integrated reservation system that connects directly to TapaPOS and Tapa Office. Manage deposits, joins, and capacity rules all from one screen.

Accept bookings online 24/7, prevent no-shows, and deliver a smoother guest experience while reducing admin and staff time.

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Online Bookings Anytime, Anywhere

Let guests book tables 24/7 through your website or branded customer portal — no phone calls or staff intervention required. Tapa Table automates confirmations and updates in real time, ensuring your availability is always accurate.

  • Accept reservations online 24/7
  • Bookings sync instantly with TapaPOS
  • No staff input or manual entry needed
  • Customisable web booking portal for your venue

Seat Guests & Manage Bookings Easily

Handle walk-ins or phone bookings directly from the TapaPOS screen or the Tapa Table web app. View your live table plan, assign seats, and manage services in one unified system for front-of-house efficiency.

  • Seat guests directly from the POS or web app
  • Log phone reservations in seconds
  • Visual table plan with joins and service status
  • Faster turnaround and smoother service flow
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Secure Bookings & Boost Revenue

Protect your business with card pre-authorisations and deposits that automatically secure each reservation. Upsell packages, extras or set menus during the booking process — then automatically transfer those deposits and package payments to the POS when guests are seated. Every transaction is recorded in TapaPOS and Tapa Office for instant reconciliation.

  • Pre-authorise cards to stop no-shows
  • Take online deposits for confirmed reservations
  • Upsell packages, extras and special events
  • Deposits and packages auto-transfer to POS at seating
  • Automatic reconciliation in Tapa Office

Flexible Rules for Smarter Capacity Management

Optimise your dining room with powerful tools that adapt to your operation. Apply leave-time rules, seating limits, time profiles and automatic close-outs to manage covers efficiently and avoid double bookings.

  • Set leave-time and capacity rules per service
  • Apply time profiles for breakfast, lunch or dinner
  • Automatically close out unavailable slots
  • Reduce admin and maximise seating efficiency
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Why Tapa Table Reservations

Tapa Table Reservations streamlines booking and seating for busy hospitality venues. Accept online reservations 24/7, manage deposits and packages, stop no-shows, and optimise seating — all fully integrated with TapaPOS and Tapa Office.

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Online Bookings

Guests can book through your website or portal any time — no calls, emails or staff needed.

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Handle Phone Bookings

Add reservations manually from TapaPOS or the web app and seat guests instantly from the table plan.

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Interactive Table Plan

Visual overview of your restaurant — join tables, track service status and manage covers in real time.

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Deposits & Card Pre-Auth

Secure bookings with card pre-authorisations or deposits that auto-transfer to POS when guests arrive.

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Upsell Packages & Extras

Offer set menus, events or add-ons during booking and automatically apply them to POS and reports.

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Stop No-Shows

Use pre-auths and deposits to secure bookings and reduce lost revenue from no-shows and late cancellations.

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Flexible Seating Rules

Apply time profiles, leave-time rules and close-outs to maximise capacity and service efficiency.

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Full EPOS Integration

Eliminate double entry — reservations sync automatically with TapaPOS and Tapa Office in real time.

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Performance Reports

Analyse bookings, revenue and no-show rates in Tapa Office to refine staffing and service strategies.

FAQs — Tapa Table Reservations

What is Tapa Table Reservations?

Tapa Table Reservations is a smart booking system for restaurants, bars and hospitality venues. It connects directly to TapaPOS and Tapa Office, letting you manage online reservations, deposits, and seating in one place.

Can customers book online without staff involvement?

Yes — customers can book directly through your website or branded portal 24/7. Bookings confirm automatically and appear instantly in TapaPOS and Tapa Office, so no staff action is required.

Can I still take phone or walk-in bookings?

Absolutely. Staff can add reservations manually from the POS screen or the Tapa Table web app, seat guests, and view real-time table availability alongside online bookings.

How does Tapa Table help reduce no-shows?

You can pre-authorise cards or take deposits at the time of booking to secure each reservation. These are automatically transferred to the POS when guests are seated, protecting your revenue from no-shows or late cancellations.

Can I upsell packages and extras during booking?

Yes — you can create special packages, set menus, or extras that guests can select when booking. Payments and deposits for these automatically sync to TapaPOS and Tapa Office when the reservation is seated.

Does it integrate with TapaPOS and Tapa Office?

Yes — Tapa Table Reservations is fully integrated. All bookings, deposits, packages and payments flow automatically into TapaPOS and Tapa Office for live updates, service tracking and reporting.

Can I apply flexible seating and timing rules?

Yes. Set leave-time rules, capacity limits, service times, and automatic close-outs to optimise your dining area and avoid double bookings. Rules can differ by day, time, or service type.

Can I manage tables from multiple locations?

Multi-site businesses can manage reservations across all branches. Each location has its own rules and floor plan, with consolidated reporting through Tapa Office.

Do customers get booking confirmations and reminders?

Yes — customers receive automated confirmation emails when they book and can also get reminder notifications before their reservation. This helps reduce no-shows and improves customer experience.

Can I view deposits and unconfirmed bookings?

Yes — Tapa Table tracks all deposits, pre-authorisations and pending reservations in real time. Unconfirmed bookings are highlighted so staff can follow up quickly or release the table if needed.

What reports are available?

Tapa Office provides reports on reservation volume, covers, deposits, cancellations and no-shows. You can also view performance by day, time, service or location to improve efficiency and forecasting.

Who provides setup and support?

RST EPOS handles all onboarding, training and support for Tapa Table Reservations, TapaPOS and Tapa Office. Our technical team provides full setup assistance and remote support seven days a week.