GoTab POS System Review
GoTab lets guests order and pay from their phones while staff focus on hospitality. Built for breweries, food halls, and bars that want to run lean and boost guest spend.
What's In This Review
System Overview
GoTab
by GoTab
Mobile-first platform with QR ordering and roaming tabs. Built for breweries, food halls, and casual bars—not high-volume nightclubs.
Best For:
Breweries, taprooms, food halls, casual bars with tech-savvy guests.
Key Features
QR Ordering
Guests scan, order, and pay—no app needed.
Roaming Tabs
Guests control their tab from anywhere in the venue.
Walkout Protection
Automatic fund locking prevents unpaid tabs.
Kitchen Display
Real-time order flow to the kitchen.
Pros & Cons
✓ Strengths
- • QR code ordering reduces labor costs
- • Device-agnostic (iOS, Android, web)
- • Built-in walkout protection with fund locking
- • Excellent for multi-vendor food halls
⚠ Drawbacks
- • Learning curve for guests unfamiliar with QR ordering
- • Integration issues reported with delivery platforms
- • Still maturing—occasional bugs reported
Venue-Specific Ratings
Restaurant
Good for casual dining with QR ordering—less suited for fine dining service models
Bar
Works for breweries and taprooms, but guest-led ordering misses creating an experience
Nightclub
Not built for high-volume nightclub speed—use SmartTab instead
Quick Serve
Strong QR ordering but may be complex for simple counter service
Pricing Breakdown
Transaction Fees
- • Card present transactions
Software
- • Scales with features needed
* Pricing varies based on processing volume, hardware packages, and contract terms.
Our Verdict
Bottom Line
Breweries, taprooms, food halls, casual bars with tech-savvy guests.
Our Take:
GoTab offers 24/7 support via phone, SMS, and in-app chat.
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