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Best restaurant POS systems in the UK

What is the best till software for food and drink? We rank leading POS systems for small-to-medium restaurants in the UK.

Emily Sorensen2026-01-25T09:00:00+00:00Published: June 20th, 2025|Tags: Epos Now, Goodtill, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Square UK, SumUp, Toast, TouchBistro UK|
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SumUp Point of Sale review: low-cost POS apps that have improved

Does SumUp Point of Sale work well? We tested the POS Plus and Pro apps and service to discover pros and cons.

Emily Sorensen2025-11-08T19:59:54+00:00Published: November 8th, 2025|Tags: Goodtill, iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, SumUp|
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Epos Now review: tailored POS with hardware for those who can commit

Is Epos Now a good POS system that's worth the contract and fixed monthly cost? We tested the till software and discovered how it really works.

Emily Sorensen2025-09-03T22:21:06+01:00Published: September 3rd, 2025|Tags: Epos Now, iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS|
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Lightspeed Restaurant POS review: above-average app, with some limitations

We tested the Lightspeed Restaurant POS system. Are the features, costs, customer support and user experience enough for restaurants?

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:33:44+00:00Published: February 7th, 2024|Tags: iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS|
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6 best retail POS systems for shops in the UK

What's the best EPOS system for small shops in the UK? Although many options prevail, only few tills are great for small retailers.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:27:59+00:00Published: August 6th, 2024|Tags: EPOS, Epos Now, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Retail POS, Shopify UK, Square UK, Vend, Zettle|
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Square Point of Sale review UK: free, but worthwhile?

Square Point of Sale offers more than standard features you get in other POS apps. But for a free app, are there any caveats?

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:14:57+00:00Published: January 25th, 2023|Tags: iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Square UK|
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Revolut POS review: exceeds expectations for a free café POS system

Revolut's POS app for iPad is basic, with surprising potential. We tested the EPOS and give our opinion of the product and service.

Emily Sorensen2024-04-21T13:29:30+01:00Published: April 21st, 2024|Tags: iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Revolut|
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Square for Retail review: easy POS system for in-person and online retailers

Is Square for Retail good value for money? Are there enough POS features for the cost? We've tested the app and review how the plans compare.

Emily Sorensen2024-03-22T14:19:01+00:00Published: December 3rd, 2020|Tags: iPad POS, Retail POS, Square UK|
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  • Zettle Food and Drink review UK

Zettle Food and Drink review: simple POS system for small eateries

How good is the Zettle Food and Drink app for iPad? What does it cost? We tested Zettle's latest POS app for coffee shops, bars and food trucks alike.

Emily Sorensen2024-01-23T09:12:14+00:00Published: March 1st, 2021|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Zettle|
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Tabology review: impressive all-in-one hospitality POS with genuine service

Tabology's hospitality POS for iPad is affordable and better value than most alternatives. We tested the EPOS features and customer service.

Emily Sorensen2023-10-11T18:00:13+01:00Published: September 29th, 2023|Tags: iPad POS, Restaurant POS|
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Best iPad POS systems in the UK

Whether you run a retail, food or service business, our comparison of the best iPad till systems helps you uncover which to consider.

Emily Sorensen2023-09-29T09:40:21+01:00Published: November 23rd, 2022|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Square UK, TouchBistro UK, Vend, Zettle|
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POS systems for pubs and bars – which are the best in the UK?

The UK has no shortage of bar till systems, but which are optimal for pubs and bars? Compare features of the top six affordable apps.

Emily Sorensen2023-09-29T09:35:16+01:00Published: February 25th, 2021|Tags: EPOS, Epos Now, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Square UK, TouchBistro UK, Zettle|
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  • Shopify POS review UK

Shopify POS review UK: best for unifying online with in-store sales simply

We've tested Shopify POS Pro and Lite and share our insights. Is this the best way for online merchants to sell in store?

Emily Sorensen2023-07-28T14:09:21+01:00Published: January 17th, 2023|Tags: iPad POS, Retail POS, Shopify UK|
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  • Intelligentpos being used on a countertop with tablet stand

POS software comparison of leading till systems in the UK

We compare the five best EPOS software in the UK, focusing on key differences in cost, functionality and purpose.

Emily Sorensen2023-01-24T12:00:11+00:00Published: February 2nd, 2020|Tags: EPOS, Epos Now, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Square UK, TouchBistro UK, Vend|
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Hike POS review: affordable, standard retail POS for iPad, PC and Mac

Hike is a pretty standard POS system for retailers, but has an edge over alternatives: it works on PC and Mac as well as iPad. Is it worth the cost?

Emily Sorensen2023-01-24T11:59:09+00:00Published: April 7th, 2021|Tags: iPad POS, Retail POS|
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iPad POS stands – the 5 most stylish and functional

What's the best iPad POS stand? We've ranked point of sale stands for iPad that pivot, swivel or are fixed.

Dee Primett2023-01-19T20:29:55+00:00Published: June 14th, 2019|Tags: iPad POS|
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POS system feature list: 50 to consider

What are the most important POS functions in a till system? We list the top 50 POS features businesses should consider.

Emily Sorensen2023-01-19T20:27:58+00:00Published: December 5th, 2019|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS|
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  • POS system price

How much does a point of sale (POS) system cost?

What does a POS system cost? We break down the price of POS equipment and software - including hidden costs.

Emily Sorensen2023-01-19T20:26:27+00:00Published: November 20th, 2019|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS|
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  • TouchBistro POS review

TouchBistro review: user-friendly restaurant EPOS with good support

TouchBistro is one of the most user-friendly iPad POS systems available for UK restaurants. Is it right for your food business?

Emily Sorensen2023-01-19T20:23:06+00:00Published: April 7th, 2021|Tags: iPad POS, Restaurant POS, TouchBistro UK|
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  • Intelligentpos POS app menu on tablet

iZettle Pro review: solid hospitality EPOS for the budget-minded

iZettle Pro is a great-value, contract-free restaurant EPOS for the budget-minded, but is it right for you? We analyse features, costs and more.

Ollie Green2023-01-19T20:21:34+00:00Published: November 19th, 2018|Tags: iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Zettle|
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  • POS for takeaway

6 best POS systems for takeaway and delivery

What are the best POS systems for takeaway, delivery, table orders and pickup? We analyse the most affordable software with most features for the price.

Emily Sorensen2023-01-08T21:53:33+00:00Published: January 7th, 2022|Tags: Click and Collect, EPOS, Goodtill, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Revel Systems, Square UK, TouchBistro UK|
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  • Zettle vs Square

Square vs Zettle: which payment and POS system is best for your business?

Zettle and Square have the same transaction fee and no fixed monthly costs, but there are other crucial differences between them.

Emily Sorensen2022-12-13T13:27:25+00:00Published: September 3rd, 2021|Tags: iPad POS, Square UK, Zettle|
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Best food truck POS system: 6 best for iPad and Android tablets

What POS system for mobile food trucks is the best? Our comparison of six food truck POS apps shows which is most affordable, with just the right features.

Emily Sorensen2022-11-10T18:59:09+00:00Published: November 10th, 2022|Tags: Goodtill, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Loyverse, Restaurant POS, Square UK, SumUp, TouchBistro UK, Zettle|
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Five top tips for caring for the iPad you use for point of sale

If you're using iPad for your point of sale (POS), there are certain things you can do to take care of it. Our top tips help you avoid common issues.

Ben Taylor2022-07-05T17:27:45+01:00Published: September 6th, 2015|Tags: iPad POS|
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  • iPad POS on counter during signature transaction

What is cloud-based POS? How does it differ from traditional till systems?

How does cloud-based POS systems compare to locally-hosted tills? We explain how it works and why it's a better system for most businesses.

Emily Sorensen2022-06-02T10:49:40+01:00Published: May 20th, 2019|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS|
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  • POS offline mode

Offline mode of a POS system – what should you know and prepare for?

How can tills work offline? Some cloud-based EPOS have an offline mode, but not all functions will work - read the ins and outs.

Emily Sorensen2022-05-04T15:33:59+01:00Published: July 1st, 2019|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS|
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