Get running in under an hour

Sign up for free and create your venue profile

• Click 'Get Started Free' and fill in your restaurant details
• Choose your venue name and create a tenant code (e.g., 'mypub')
• Set up your first staff account with email and password
• Verify your email address to activate your account

Set up your restaurant's opening hours and service times

💡 Required for all plans

• Go to 'Service Periods' in the staff dashboard
• Add service periods (e.g., Lunch, Dinner, Brunch)
• Set opening and closing times for each service
• Configure which days each service operates
• Set capacity limits and booking cutoff times

Create your table inventory and floor plan

💡 Skip this step if you're on the Basic plan

• Navigate to 'Tables' in the dashboard
• Add tables with names (e.g., 'Table 1', 'Window Booth')
• Set minimum and maximum capacity for each table
• Optionally use the floor plan editor to arrange tables visually
• Tables can be combined for larger parties

Make the booking experience match your restaurant's style

• Go to Settings → Branding
• Upload your restaurant logo
• Set primary and accent colors to match your brand
• Customize email templates with your branding
• Configure your booking page URL (yourname.orbistable.co.uk)

Configure automated emails and SMS messages

💡 SMS requires Premium or Pro plan

• Go to Settings → Notifications
• Enable booking confirmation emails
• Set up reminder emails (24 hours before)
• Configure SMS notifications (Premium+ plans)
• Test notifications by making a sample booking

Set up deposits and prepayment collection (optional)

💡 Optional - Standard plans and above

• Set deposit amounts for specific times or dates
• Configure no-show fee policies
• Set prepayment requirements for large parties
• Test with a small transaction

Share your booking page and start accepting reservations

• Test the complete booking flow from guest perspective
• Share your booking page URL with customers
• Add the booking link to your website and social media
• Consider using the embedded widget (Premium+)
• Monitor your first bookings in the dashboard