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  • We tested Square for Restaurants on an iPad and found the POS system easy to use

Square for Restaurants review: plain interface, but efficient EPOS

The Square for Restaurants app looks very plain, perhaps too simple for the monthly cost? We find out by testing the software.

Emily Sorensen2026-04-05T17:42:52+01:00Published: April 5th, 2026|Tags: Restaurant POS, Square UK|
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  • Restaurant POS register with a payment terminal next to menu board

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 POS app on iPad

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 till app on iPad display

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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  • Best cafe POS systems UK

7 best café POS systems for coffee shops in the UK

What's the best cafe till system in the UK? We rate top EPOS software for coffee shops, looking at features, service and overall value.

Emily Sorensen2025-06-27T22:22:08+01:00Published: June 27th, 2025|Tags: EPOS, Epos Now, Goodtill, Lightspeed, PayPal UK, Restaurant POS, Revolut, Square UK, SumUp, TouchBistro UK, Zettle|
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  • Lightspeed Restaurant UK review

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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  • Square Point of Sale

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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  • cafe worker writing VAT rates on paper

What VAT rates should you charge for takeaway food and drinks?

Cafes, restaurants and other food businesses apply different VAT rates. We explain and list the VAT required for different food and drink items.

Emily Sorensen2024-04-29T14:44:16+01:00Published: April 29th, 2024|Tags: Restaurant POS|
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  • Revolut POS software on iPad next to Revolut card reader

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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  • 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 POS app screen

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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  • QR code menu in restaurant

Best QR code menus for restaurants in the UK

We look at different QR code menus for restaurants, comparing simple menus with those that integrate with POS, ordering and payments.

Emily Sorensen2023-04-06T12:11:48+01:00Published: April 6th, 2023|Tags: QR Codes, Restaurant POS|
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  • no contact order

Contact-free ordering – what are the options and how does it work?

What are the touch-free ordering systems for food and drink businesses? Step by step, we look at QR codes, delivery, pickup and self-service kiosks.

Emily Sorensen2023-04-06T12:08:16+01:00Published: November 4th, 2020|Tags: Click and Collect, QR Codes, Restaurant POS|
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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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  • POS system feature list

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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  • 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 system for pizzeria

The best pizza POS systems in the UK

What's the best pizza restaurant POS system with options for delivery and Click & Collect? We compare the leading software for small pizzerias.

Emily Sorensen2023-01-19T20:13:27+00:00Published: January 20th, 2022|Tags: Click and Collect, EPOS, Epos Now, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Revel Systems, Square UK|
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  • Kitchen display system in kitchen with chefs

Should you get a kitchen display system (KDS)?

What are the pros and cons of a kitchen display system (KDS)? How does it replace a kitchen printer? We define and list their unique features.

Emily Sorensen2023-01-19T20:11:44+00:00Published: September 23rd, 2022|Tags: Restaurant POS|
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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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  • food truck POS system

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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  • iZettle Go app on Apple devices standing on a table

iZettle Go app review: how far can the POS system go?

What is iZettle Go and do you get enough POS features, considering it is free? We dig into its possibilities and limitations.

Emily Sorensen2021-10-15T09:55:20+01:00Published: March 3rd, 2020|Tags: EPOS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Zettle|
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