Hospitality software profile
Now Book It
Restaurant reservation, table management, CRM and operations platform used by Australian and New Zealand venues.
| Status | Source-backed seed profile |
|---|---|
| Last checked | 2026-06-23 |
| Evidence | Official/source-backed seed data |
| Hands-on tested | No |
Seed profile: this is a source-backed structure pass, not a finished hands-on review. Pricing, screenshots and operator evidence still need checking.
Comparing options? Start with the Bookings / reservations shortlist.
Editorial verdict
Short version: Restaurants needing direct reservations, table management, deposits and guest data
Be careful if: Very small cafés that do not take bookings.
Quick facts
| Category | Bookings / reservations |
|---|---|
| Best for | Restaurants needing direct reservations, table management, deposits and guest data |
| Not ideal for | Very small cafés that do not take bookings |
| Venue fit | Restaurant, Bar Pub |
| Regions | AU, NZ |
| Pricing | Subscription |
| Pricing visibility | Partial |
| AU availability | Yes |
| Profile depth | Source-backed seed profile |
| Last checked | 2026-06-23 |
Pros
- Restaurants needing direct reservations, table management, deposits and guest data
- Pubs/bars/clubs/wineries that need booking workflows
- Operators wanting broad POS and social/marketing integrations
Cons
- Very small cafés that do not take bookings
- Venues wanting per-cover marketplace demand rather than direct booking control
Who should shortlist Now Book It
- Restaurants needing direct reservations, table management, deposits and guest data
- Pubs/bars/clubs/wineries that need booking workflows
- Operators wanting broad POS and social/marketing integrations
Who should avoid it
- Very small cafés that do not take bookings
- Venues wanting per-cover marketplace demand rather than direct booking control
Pricing notes
Subscription. Before signing, confirm monthly software cost, payment fees, hardware cost, onboarding fees, contract term and cancellation rules.
This section should eventually include verified AU pricing, hidden-fee notes, contract caveats and payment-processing assumptions.
Workflow notes
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Official page says 11,000+ restaurants use Now Book It in AU & NZ; social links include AU company presence.
Integrations
| Pos | Abacus, Bepoz, Doshii, H&L, IdealPOS, Impos, Lightspeed, OrderMate, Square, Tyro Connect, Triniteq |
|---|---|
| Payments | Stripe, EzyPay |
| Other | Meta, Instagram, Google My Business, Impact Data, me&u |
Alternatives to compare
- SevenRooms — Mid-market and group restaurants focused on guest CRM and retention
- OpenTable
- ResDiary
- Eat App
- Resy
Evidence / sources
See also: how we evaluate tools.
- reservations/table management — Official page: reservation/table management, deposits, waitlists, booking widget, AU/NZ usage claim, flat monthly fee statement.
- integrations — Official integrations page: POS, social, hospitality partner and payment integrations including Square, Tyro, Lightspeed, OrderMate, Impos, Doshii.
FAQ
Is Now Book It available for Australian hospitality venues?
Now Book It has an Australian availability signal in our current source notes. Check the vendor directly before signing, especially for support hours, local hardware and pricing.
Who is Now Book It best for?
Restaurants needing direct reservations, table management, deposits and guest data Pubs/bars/clubs/wineries that need booking workflows Operators wanting broad POS and social/marketing integrations
What should buyers check before choosing Now Book It?
Check pricing, payment lock-in, hardware requirements, support hours, integrations, contract terms and whether exports are clean enough for your accountant or ops team.