Bar
Bar with drinks service, tapas, cocktails, and table management for pubs, taverns, and nightlife venues
Included Modules
All freeEverything you need to run a Bar, ready to go.
Cash Register
Cash register operations, shifts, and cash counts
Customers
Customer management with CRM features, lifecycle tracking, tags, …
Inventory
Stock management, movements, and inventory counts
Invoicing
Create and manage invoices, credit notes, and billing
Orders
Multi-channel order management for commercial sales
Sales
Universal sales engine — transactions, payments, and reporting
Tables
Floor plan, table management, and session tracking
Tax Management
Tax rates, calculations and reporting
Pre-built Roles
2Role templates for a Bar. Assign them to employees during setup.
Bartender
Waiter
Setup Guide
AI AssistantStep-by-step commands to configure your Bar hub in minutes.
Setup Guide: Bar
Configure your Bar hub from scratch using the ERPlora AI Assistant. All commands below are sent to the Assistant at
/m/assistant/.
Step 1 — Describe your business
Send this as your first message to the AI Assistant:
Hi! I have a bar in Amsterdam. It's called "The Corner Bar". We serve drinks, bar snacks, and light bites, with a counter and tables. We're open from midday until late. I need to set up the full system.
The assistant will detect your business type and install the right modules. The hub will restart (1-2 min).
Step 2 — Configure everything
After restart, send this complete configuration message:
Perfect, modules are installed. Please configure everything:
- Business info: name "The Corner Bar", address "8 Leidseplein, 1017 PA Amsterdam", VAT number NL123456789B01, phone 020 123 4567, email thecornerbar@gmail.com
- VAT: 9% included in prices. Classes: Reduced Rate (9%) for food and drinks served in venue
- Payment methods: cash, card, contactless
- Employees:
- Mike van der Berg (Bartender, PIN 1234)
- Anna Smit (Waiter, PIN 5678)
- Products:
- Draft beer (€3.50), Soft drink (€2.50), Water (€1.50), Espresso (€2.00), Cocktail (€8.00), Nachos with dip (€5.50), Toasted sandwich (€5.00), Club sandwich (€7.50)
- Zones and tables: Terrace (8 tables), Indoor (6 tables), Bar counter (no number)
Execute everything without asking further questions.
Modules installed
| Module | Purpose |
|---|---|
| cash_register | POS cash drawer management and daily Z closing |
| customers | Customer database for loyalty and regular clients |
| inventory | Stock control for drinks, ingredients, and bar supplies |
| invoicing | Issue invoices and simplified receipts (tickets) |
| orders | Order management per table and bar counter |
| sales | Record transactions and manage open tabs |
| tables | Table map with zones, status tracking (free/occupied) |
| tax | Tax configuration — reduced rate for food and drinks |
Roles
| Role | Key permissions |
|---|---|
| Bartender | sales, cash register, tables, view-only inventory |
| Waiter | sales, tables, orders |
Typical use cases
- Open order tabs per table and add drinks during service
- Close table bills with payment by cash or card
- Manage the bar counter with immediate charge per item
- Track drink stock and place orders with the supplier
Notes
Hospitality sector — reduced VAT rate for drinks and prepared food served in a bar. Counter and table orders are independent. It is recommended to configure the kitchen printer if hot snacks are served, so orders go directly to the kitchen.
Start your Bar with ERPlora
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