Restaurant Booking Blog

Tips, insights and best practices on restaurant reservations, booking deposits, table management and more.

Sully Booking vs OpenTable: Which Restaurant Reservation System Is Right for UK Independents in 2026?
18 April 202611 min read

Sully Booking vs OpenTable: Which Restaurant Reservation System Is Right for UK Independents in 2026?

A fair, no-fluff comparison of Sully Booking vs OpenTable for UK and Ireland independent restaurants in 2026 — pricing, features, guest-data ownership, and when each one is the right choice.

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Should Your Restaurant Charge Booking Deposits? The 2026 Guide to Smarter Reservation Policies
24 February 202612 min read

Should Your Restaurant Charge Booking Deposits? The 2026 Guide to Smarter Reservation Policies

No-shows cost UK restaurants £52 per occurrence on average. Deposits can reduce no-shows by 60-75%. Here's when and how to implement them.

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Is Your Restaurant Booking Widget Costing You Reservations? 5 Mobile-First Fixes
12 February 20268 min read

Is Your Restaurant Booking Widget Costing You Reservations? 5 Mobile-First Fixes

73% of restaurant reservations now happen on mobile devices. Yet most booking widgets are still built for desktop screens. Here are 5 critical fixes.

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Table Management Software Explained in Under 3 Minutes (And Why You Need It Today)
10 February 20267 min read

Table Management Software Explained in Under 3 Minutes (And Why You Need It Today)

Strip away the tech jargon and it's simple: table management software is your digital control center for the dining room. Here's everything you need to know.

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Last-Minute Bookings Are Exploding in 2026: Is Your Reservation System Ready?
8 February 202610 min read

Last-Minute Bookings Are Exploding in 2026: Is Your Reservation System Ready?

Last-minute bookings aren't just trending: they're dominating. And if your reservation system wasn't built for this reality, you're hemorrhaging revenue every single day.

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7 Mistakes You're Making with Your Restaurant Reservation System (and How to Fix Them)
7 February 20268 min read

7 Mistakes You're Making with Your Restaurant Reservation System (and How to Fix Them)

Your reservation system should be bringing diners through your door, not sending them to your competitors. Yet most restaurants are unknowingly sabotaging their bookings with avoidable mistakes.

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